Podcasts about authentic sex

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invites her friend Stacey back onto the show to reconnect and explore the concept of the ‘Ecology of Sexually Thriving.' The conversation kicks off with personal updates on their lives and relationships, touching on the importance of needing space after a breakup, as well as the impact of travel, simple living, and work-life balance. In the second half, they dive into how the ‘Ecology of Sexually Thriving' can unlock your sexual and relationship goals. Stacey sheds light on the interconnectedness of all parts of you and how your life experiences shape this ecology. Stacey guides Juliet through a process to uncover genuine desires and needs, sharing prompts to uncover the necessary changes to align with aspirations. This episode explores what it means to embody one's desires and thrive sexually on a practical level. Tune in to discover actionable steps to take meaningful strides toward your desires!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet joins The Finger Food Podcast to dive into her journey and relationship dynamics. From returning to a heterosexual relationship after a four-year partnership with a woman to meeting Nick and realising he was ‘the one'. Juliet opens up about the challenges they faced when she was ready for a baby while Nick wasn't quite there yet, and how therapy has been crucial in their relationship's growth. Juliet also discusses the differences between having babies in your 40s versus your 20s, keeping the spark alive with saucy role play, and navigating conflicts in relationships. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt conversation!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet sits down with her mentor, Chantelle Raven, to explore the power of a daily embodiment practice and how it can transform your relationships. Learn how to navigate relationship growth together, how to understand your feelings, and how the masculine and feminine energies play out in conflict. Chantelle shares how to manage big triggers, stay present in discomfort, and the key to responding to our beloved in healthy ways. Discover when to address triggers, the importance of breath, sound, and movement, and how non-verbal communication plays a role in dealing with conflict. This conversation also dives into connecting with pleasure and desire, and demonstrates how a specific embodiment practice can be easily integrated into your day. This episode is a must listen! Listen to my Morning Practice Playlist on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NubTptcCvyDel6gTi6vhn?si=df6ce4281a1f4905 Discover Chantelle's work - embodiedawakeningacademy.com

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet joins the Witches Being Witches Podcast to share about her journey into sacred sexuality and sexual empowerment. She speaks about the essence of being a sexually empowered woman, the impact of historical shaming, and the role of sexual health in overall healing. Juliet also explores sex magic, self-pleasure as self-care, and the importance of libido and safety in sexual wellness. Tune in for her insights on combining Tantra and sexology, yoni and womb healing, and tips for more empowering and magical sex.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by her partner and holistic lifestyle coach, Nick Perry, for a candid Q&A about their seven-year strong monogamous relationship. They share the story of how they met, reveal what annoys them about each other, and answer the most-asked question: how often they have sex. They also explore navigating desire and attraction to others outside the relationship, handling triggers, and maintaining intimacy while parenting three kids. From relationship agreements to lessons learned from cheating and finding acceptance of body changes, this episode offers an honest look into their dynamic and insights as coaches and lovers.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet answers audience questions on a range of intimate topics. From being a 'unicorn' in non-monogamous relationships and navigating threesomes with friends, to exploring the difference between making love and just having sex. Juliet dives deep into these interesting aspects of intimacy. She also offers advice on handling insecure or less experienced partners, relationship dynamics being a sex educator, and tips for using dating apps to find like-minded singles. The conversation touches on relaxing during sex, navigating age gaps, body hair and the 'dark feminine.' Plus, practical insights on hands versus sex toys, managing early ejaculation, processing divorce, dealing with a lack of sex and being in a relationship where one partner isn't interested in personal growth or evolving. Don't miss this comprehensive episode packed with valuable advice and insights!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on The Peaches Podcast. Juliet and Tori talk about how relationships can drift apart and lose intimacy over time, the pitfalls of a 'set and forget' mindset, and the frustrations that build up when these issues aren't addressed. This episode also explores the challenges of maintaining libido and intimacy while parenting young kids, the importance of taking responsibility for your role in your sex life and relationships and tips on communicating desires and needs with your partner, as well as how to tackle issues head-on. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with practical advice and real-life wisdom!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by Zoe Bosco to dive into the world of feminine energy and magnetism. Zoe shares insights into the energetic anatomy of the female body, revealing how each part - from the clitoris to the womb and ovaries - interconnects with its own unique subtle energy.  Zoe discusses how energy blocks manifest, emphasises the crucial role of maintaining healthy boundaries, and explores how anyone can tap into the power of feminine energy. Exploring the transformative power of gratitude, Zoe explains how it can be harnessed to magnetise and manifest our deepest desires. She provides practical tips on nurturing ourselves through energetics, embracing the full spectrum of pleasure, and the importance of devotion and alignment with our true selves. This episode invites listeners to activate their feminine energy, empowering them to connect with, attract and create the life they desire. Tune in for an enlightening and empowering discussion that inspires you to embrace your female power, unlock your energetic potential, and awaken your inner magnetism.

Ever wondered what really goes on at kink sex parties and play spaces, or what it's like to hire a sex worker? In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invites guest Morgan Penn to share her firsthand experiences in these intriguing realms. From swingers parties and primal play, to hiring a sex worker and attending spanking workshops, Morgan shares the realities of exploring the kink scene. This episode covers the experience of being a first-timer, navigating play spaces as a single and with a play partner, and the importance of aftercare. Morgan also discusses the differences between tantric and non-tantric environments, offers perspective on safety and communication, and much more.Tune in for a captivating and revealing conversation that will immerse you in the fascinating world of kink, sex parties, and sex work.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet delves into audience questions and provides expert advice on a variety of relatable topics. She discusses how to navigate trust issues, make career moves, and explore the darker aspects of sex magic and fantasies. Juliet also offers practical tips for first-time users of crystal sex toys, achieving orgasms, and enhancing body connection during self-pleasure. Additionally, she shares her insights on maintaining high standards in dating, starting a career in the sexology industry, overcoming impostor syndrome, recovering from personal boundary breaches, transitioning out of breastfeeding, understanding a partner's porn habits, and addressing erectile challenges. This episode is packed with valuable insights and advice for everyone!

When you think of sex, gut health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, issues like thrush, body odor, bad breath, IBS, and mood swings can significantly impact your sex life and confidence in the bedroom. In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by Kate Rix to delve into how enhancing gut health can transform these conditions and revitalize your overall well-being. Kate shares insights on the gut microbiome, discussing its influence and the causes of gut issues, as well as the vaginal microbiome and its connection to overall health. Learn how to achieve balance for a healthy gut ecosystem and discover practical, easy-to-implement tips on food and lifestyle adjustments to prevent common turn-offs in the bedroom, such as unpredictable bowel issues and bloating, especially when exploring anal sex. This episode will help rejuvenate your skin, gut, and genitals, empowering you to reclaim that sexy, energetic feeling in the bedroom.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by Shaney Marie to explore the world of female love, sex, and eros. Together, they go into the unique dynamics of making love to a woman (highlighting the differences between intimacy and eroticism with women and men), the magnetism of the pussy and feminine heart, male curiosity about women-on-women sex, and how women can tap into their "energetic cock". They also speak about shame surrounding sexuality and the profound healing that can occur when exploring deep connections and intimacy with others. Tune in for an eye-opening and heartfelt discussion that breaks down barriers and celebrates the healing power of love and sex between women.

Curious about the world of polyamory? Or perhaps you're in a polyamorous relationship and questioning if it's the right fit for you? In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet welcomes Jasmeen Hana to share about her decade-long journey through polyamory and her recent realisation that monogamy is her true calling. This conversation delves into the challenges and spiritual growth involved in navigating desires, transitioning between relationship agreements, and understanding the differences between polyamory and monogamy. Tune in for valuable insights on marriage, celibacy, and those pivotal 'What are we?' conversations. Join Jasmeen and Juliet for an authentic and profound exploration of love and self-discovery.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet sits down with Allira Cohrs to chat about the secrets to keeping marriage spicy, how to build body confidence, and navigating life's ups and downs as a couple. Allira shares her own experiences with building a deeply connected relationship over long-distance, balancing intimacy as busy parents, relationship rules, her personal views on body image, dealing with breast implant illness (and an explant as a result), easy skincare tips, thoughts on aging, role models for marriage, and insights on everything from money matters to first date experiences. This episode covers it all!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet dives deep into casual sex dynamics, masturbation dogma & awkward sexual experiences – covering the good, the juicy, and the downright raw. This conversation explores navigating emotional attachments while staying authentic and open, and tackles the awkward and messy sides of sex like farting, queefing, thrush, hemorrhoids and poo. Yep, they go there! Stacey and Juliet share the real deal on their self-pleasure practices and discuss the varying tools and techniques they use to experience orgasm. Get ready for a fun and candid conversation that will challenge your hang-ups and expand your sexual horizons with confidence and comfort.

Are you ready to take the next step with your partner and move in together? It's a big decision that can have a major impact on your relationship and sex life. In this episode of the Authentic Sex podcast, Juliet discusses how to navigate this transition and build a strong relationship while also considering the changes that may occur in your sex life. Juliet shares her personal experiences and provides tips for having important conversations about values and expectations before taking this next step. Whether you're currently navigating this change or considering it in the future, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a smooth transition and build a lasting, healthy relationship while also ensuring a healthy and fulfilling sex life.

Join Juliet in this episode of Authentic Sex as she delves into the topic of performance anxiety and shares expert tips for overcoming it and building sexual confidence. With a focus on mindfulness exercises, communication techniques, and holding space, Juliet provides practical strategies for both men and women who want to improve their sexual experience. Whether you're struggling with these challenges yourself or want to support someone who is, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to feel empowered with the tools to move through anxiety and improve their sexual confidence and enjoyment.

Join Juliet in this exciting episode of Authentic Sex, as she shares the secrets to owning your sexual confidence and making the first move. From communicating your boundaries and desires with clarity, to building resilience around rejection, Juliet reveals practical strategies for improving your sexual experience. Whether you're in a relationship or single, this episode has something for everyone who wants to actualise the sex life they deserve and desire. Don't miss out on this empowering and informative episode!

Join Juliet in this episode of Authentic Sex, where she shares her personal tips and tricks on how to flirt like a pro. Whether you're single or in a long-term relationship, Juliet's techniques for building sexual tension and connection will have you feeling confident and playful. Discover the power of humor, body language, eye contact, and touch, and learn how to use compliments to build intimacy and connection. Don't miss out on this episode packed with hot tips and expert advice to boost your confidence and authenticity!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invites Amy Lou, mother of three and birth worker, to share her personal experiences and offer insight into real relationships while in the thick of the child-rearing stage of life. The conversation covers a range of topics, including finding time for sex while juggling a family and co-sleeping, the changes in love and intimacy after having children, and the challenges of switching from "mum mode" to "sexy mistress." Amy and Juliet also explore sexual energy, horniness, masturbation, and orgasms before, during, and after birth. In addition to sharing their own experiences, they answer audience questions and provide practical tips for navigating the complexities of sexuality and parenthood. Tune in to this candid and informative conversation for a deeper understanding of the realities of postpartum sex and relationships.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, we're diving into the juicy topic of manifesting your ideal lover. If you're ready to welcome someone special into your life, then you won't want to miss this short, guided meditation led by Juliet herself. Whether you're looking for a new lover, partner, or simply someone to share intimacy, love, and great sex with, this guided visualisation is perfect for setting your intentions and aligning with your desires. Juliet's soothing voice will guide you through the process, helping you to relax, let go of any blocks or resistance, and open up to the possibilities that await.

Welcoming Juliet Allen to the table!Juliet is a globally leading sexologist and mentor who draws on her background in psychology, sexology, yoga, and Kundalini Tantra to empower individuals to embrace their sexuality and transform their sex lives and relationships. She initiates the conversation on how to have great sex every day through her online Pleasure School and her own podcast, Authentic Sex.In this intimate conversation, Juliet shares her experience of returning to a heterosexual relationship after a four-year partnership with a woman and how much she missed it. She also discusses how the day she met her baby daddy, Nick, she knew in that moment that he was the one for her. Juliet opens up about the challenges she faced in their relationship when she was ready for a baby and he wasn't quite there yet. She emphasizes how therapy has played a pivotal role in their relationship's success and evolution. She delves into the differences between having babies in your 40s vs your 20s, offers insights on keeping the spark alive through saucy role play, and provides guidance on navigating conflicts in relationships and so much more!Big thank you to our partner at Peaches & Cream for helping us spread the sexy word!Follow Juliet on Instagram hereFollow Finger Food Podcast on Instagram hereFollow Stacey O on Instagram hereFind out more about working with Stacey O here - www.staceyogorman.comI get so inspired by every conversation I have with my community, so if you loved this episode, share it and come say hi on Instagram or email me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invites you to join The Tantric Shaman Elaine Yonge for a discussion about pleasure, breath, and energy as medicine. This conversation supports listeners to learn more about the wisdom and capacity within ourselves to heal and maintain a state of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Listen as Elaine shares practices that can support you to be present in your body and the crucial role of conscious breath in pleasure and energy flow. Explore the workings of your life force energy and discover how to increase your capacity to experience all pleasure. Gain a deeper understanding of the things that may be preventing you from accessing pleasure and learn about shamanism and how to alter our state with the 'sacred spot.' This informative discussion will leave you inspired to embrace the journey to natural wellness and elevate your pleasure in more ways than one!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited special guest Zoe Bosco onto the show to talk about pleasure after trauma. Together Juliet and Zoe talk about how trauma affects the body, the different kinds of trauma, the effects of unhealed past trauma and its impact on pleasure and sexual experiences, accessing power and healing through Tantra, what's on the other side of healing... and so much more. This is a deeply personal episode and a topic close to both Zoe and Juliet's hearts.

Communication is so much more than just words. It's meaning what you say AND saying what you mean. Selfish honesty asks us to look INSIDE rather than responding the way we "think" someone wants us to. It's observing. It's reflection. It's important for all genders to be acknowledged for their brains and emotions to feel well f---ked in our bodies. Teaser word: toes. You're invited to practice paying attention to what you really want and owning it.  This episode is part of an ongoing series called "Let's Talk about Sex" with my friend Taylor. Our goal is to normalize conversations like this to encourage others to do the same. We believe it will create stronger and more enjoyable relationships with ourselves and partners if more people are talking about sex. Podcast mentioned: Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen Connect with Taylor-leigh on IG Sign up for Sexy Sunday poetry prompts HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), Website Check out the Yoga Strong Podcast HERE

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited her partner Nick Perry back onto the show to talk about cock shame, sexual shadow, and leaky sexual energy. This episode is a deeply personal and groundbreaking conversation about taboo topics that just aren't discussed much (if at all) in our culture. Most men experience some sort of cock shame - but why, what about, and what causes it? What is sexual shadow and how can we understand our own and bring it to the light so that it doesn't affect us in a negative way. And what is leaky sexual energy? There's SO MUCH in this episode, it's a great listen for all genders and will no doubt be a great conversation starter and potential life changer for anyone who listens.

In this episode of Authentic Sex the tables are turned and Juliet is interviewed by Claire Baker about postpartum sex, what to do when our libido drops after birthing our baby, what to do when our period returns after birth, honouring our bleed as mothers, how to navigate relationship dynamics when both people are primarily in their masculine energy, what it's like to have two children and run a business, spirit babies, mismatched libido ... plus so much more. This episode is ideal for new parents, especially Mums, or Mums-to-be, who want to learn more about how to embrace the full range of experiences that womanhood and motherhood has to offer, whilst also enjoying intimacy and connection.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet continues to break taboos by bringing death into the light and out of the shadows. With her special guest Halie Halloran, a Holistic Deathcare and Funeral Guide, they have a conversation about all things death, dying, and grief. This episode is full of great wisdom and guidance from Halie, who speaks about the aftercare process of death, dealing with grief, supporting the grieving, managing fear surrounding death, what's wrong and unnatural with the current paradigm, holistic and practical preparation of death, eco options for funeral/death, what happens/where do we go after death, death being a rite of passage, the parallels of birth, sex and death... plus so much more. This is a must-listen episode!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited Holistic Sleep Consultant Claire Fair onto the show to talk about how we can support our children to sleep better so that we as parents can enjoy more sex! It's so common for parents to feel sleep deprived and this can cause major challenges in relationships, especially because lack of sleep can affect our libido. This episode explores how to co-sleep and also enjoy intimacy, tips for newborns to set them up for great sleep habits, tips for toddler sleep, what the common challenges are for new parents, Juliet and Nick's journey with their son's sleep, and how it's affected their relationship and intimacy, plus so much more. This is a must-listen for parents with young children who want to get more sleep and prioritise intimacy!

What is transcendental sex and how can we experience deeper connection with ourselves and others when exploring intimacy and sex? In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited international teacher Winter Jade Icely back onto the show to talk about how to expand our consciousness and sexual connection beyond the traditional ways of relating. This conversation is powerful and full of the deep wisdom and experience that Winter shares with the world.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited author and Tantra Teacher Laurie Handlers onto the show to share her wisdom and teachings with the world. Laurie is 74 years of age and enjoys a healthy, happy, and juicy sex life with her partner Michael who is 20 years younger than her! In this episode Juliet and Laurie talk about making love in the unknown, the Tantric laws of intimacy, how Tantra and BDSM unite, sacred sexuality, the dom/sub dynamic, extraordinary lovers (and how to become one), why Laurie believes couples are an endangered species, plus sex and happiness over 60! This episode is full of amazing content that is bound to support anyone, no matter what age, to enjoy a healthy and happy sex and relationship life.

In a world full of botox, how can women age gracefully and enjoy sex as we age? That is the question Juliet and Melissa Louise explore in this episode of Authentic Sex. This conversation is juicy! Topics covered are botox and boob jobs (has Juliet had botox??), the ageing journey as women, the Maiden versus the Crone, why cortisol is fucking our health and our sex life in old age, unapologetically ageing, menopause, how to have heaps of sex as we grow old and Melissa's top tips on how to have a juicy pussy at age 50 (hint, it has to do with butter). There's SO MUCH juice in this episode!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited her friend and experienced kinesiologist Zoe Bosco back onto the show. This episode is rich will insights, personal stories, and practical tips about how to explore cervical orgasms, how to create more wealth and expansion in all areas of life, how to move through limitations around money, and why creativity can bring so much pleasure into our lives, how to balance work and spaciousness ... plus so much more!

What does it mean when we have sex dreams about people other than our current lover/partner?? Is this classified as cheating? How can we keep long-term relationships alive and juicy? We talk about all this and so much more in this episode of Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen and aliveness coach, Tabitha Fennell. This episode covers intimacy as a couple with young children, co-sleeping and sex, the advantages of regular therapy, how to avoid arguments, are soul mates actually a thing?, and what to do when we feel jealous of our partner's friends, mismatched libido ... plus so much more! www.juliet-allen.com

Faking orgasms, pornstar-style moans, pretending to like things you're really not into... Performative sex shows up in a whole range of ways. There are some truly valid reasons why women are faking their pleasure during sex, but what lives on the other side of performative sex is a drool-worthy world of authenticity and bliss. Melissa Vranjes is an internationally certified Holistic Sex Coach based in New Zealand and she joins me for this episode to talk all about the impacts of performing in bed, as well as the beautiful benefits of being authentic in your sexuality. Some of the things that come up during this episode are... Reasons why you might be engaging in performative sex How performative sex can show up in self-pleasure How being performative in the bedroom can impact your entire life The ways that authentic sex benefits your pleasure And literally SO much more. This episode is here to show you that your pleasure MATTERS. Want to connect with Melissa? Check out her Instagram here to see how she supports hundreds of women to step past the fear and shame that sex brings and feel unbounded with the possibility of their sexuality and relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sofie-louise/message

Welcome to Season 6 of Authentic Sex! In this episode, Juliet invited her partner and holistic lifestyle coach Nick Perry onto the show to answer the audience's questions about sex and relationships. This episode explores relationship challenges, what to do when feeling attracted to someone else in a monogamous relationship, low libido, comparison with other couples, the importance of solitude (how to support your partner to enjoy solitude), why feminine energy is attractive, how to seek support when stressed and sleep deprived, mismatched libido, sex life as new parents ... plus so much more! www.juliet-allen.com

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Juliet Allen Juliet a mama of two living in the Northern Rivers NSW Australia. She is Australias leading Sexologist and the host of the Authentic Sex podcast and head teacher at Pleasure School. In this episode we will dive deeply into her conscious conception journey and years of preparation and miscarriages with her partner Nick, as well as her first hospital birth with her daughter and then her more resent beautiful home birth with midwife Libby and her doula. It's not random that women have an empowering birth experience and a nourishing postpartum like Juliet did. It takes planning and prepping body, mind and soul and in this episode Juliet shares it all to my delight! Curious about Juliet? Find her on instagram as @juliet_allen or at www.juliet-allen.com Want to shout Anna a coffee? You can do so on our Patron page: https://www.patreon.com/thenaturalbirthpodcast Join The Maiden, Mother & Maga Village https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/the-village Learn More about THE NATURAL BIRTH COURSE HERE www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Do you find yourself acting in a certain way in an attempt to be what those around you would find more ‘loveable' --- even if those actions are not congruent with who you really are? Join us with Sexologist, Emy Tafelski, from Me-Therapy.com, who specializes in breaking down the walls that have stopped people from finding the love they so desperately need and deserve. Find out how you can live your authentic life with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle and sexuality in order to create meaningful relationships and connections with others.

Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Do you find yourself acting in a certain way in an attempt to be what those around you would find more ‘loveable' --- even if those actions are not congruent with who you really are? Join us with Sexologist, Emy Tafelski, from Me-Therapy.com, who specializes in breaking down the walls that have stopped people from finding the love they so desperately need and deserve. Find out how you can live your authentic life with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity, lifestyle and sexuality in order to create meaningful relationships and connections with others.

We're keeping the sexual embers alive and burning on the podcast today. Australia's leading sexologist (and SuperFeast's favourite), Juliet Allen, talks to Mason about post-birth sexual desire, how to funnel sexual energy into all areas of your life and filling your cup first so it can overflow with more energy for yourself and others. Almost eight months after the birth of her son, this conversation reveals another blooming layer of Juliet that we've never seen before. She talks very openly about her lib*do, while fully immersed in the role of motherhood, her evolution as a sexologist with such longevity in the industry, and why advocating more time for self is so connected to our sexual vigour. Mason discusses the best herbs and practices for supporting our Jing/Kidney essence and how to maintain long-term sexual vitality well into our old age. Make sure you tune in, you don't want to miss this episode.   "I feel all those things contribute to sexual desire, and that's not just coming from me, but for the hundreds of people with whom I've worked. A lot of the work I do with people when I'm coaching is evaluating their life and going, "Okay, what's working? What's not? How can you get more time to yourself?" or whatever it is. As soon as they get their ducks in a row, become more organised, and start advocating for themselves and what's important again, the lib*do is like BOOM. 'Oh, surprise, surprise. You want to have sex again', every time".   - Juliet Allen     Mason and Juliet Discuss: Sexuality in isolation. Lack of lib*do shaming. Birth and sexual energy. Excessive leaky sexuality. Jing essence within the Kidneys. Self pleasure without ejaculation. Leaking Jing and long-term sexual vitality. The Yin/Yang expression of sexual essence. SuperFeast tonics for sexual essence / lib*do. Why advocating for time to self is so important. Tantra; Choosing with awareness what brings joy. Juliet's postpartum journey with her sexual desire.      Who is Juliet Allen?  Juliet Allen is a Sexologist, Tantra practitioner, host of the Authentic Sex podcast, and head teacher at the Pleasure School. Juliet comes from a background in psychology and sexology, is a qualified Yoga Teacher, and is trained as a Kundalini Tantra practitioner. Juliet is a committed mother, passionate entrepreneur, and lover of all-things sex and sensuality. Known for authentically sharing her own experiences as a sexually empowered woman, Juliet is committed to freeing people from mundane and disempowered sexual relationships and opens up the conversation of how to have great sex every day. Now Australia's leading Sexologist, she resides in the hinterland of Northern New South Wales, Australia. Juliet spends her days with her family, making love and swimming in the ocean.   CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST    Resources: Juliet-Allen.com Juliet Allen podcast Juliet Allen Instagram Yinn Body Instagram Superfeast Deer Antler Superfeast Cordyceps     Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We'd also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify!   Check Out The Transcript Here:   Mason: (00:00) Hello, Australia's leading sexologist and SuperFeast's favourite sexologist, friend of the show.   Juliet Allen: (00:07) Hi, Mase. Thanks for having me back.   Mason: (00:10) Yeah. I think this is round three, I think, for the SuperFeast Podcast. I think-   Juliet Allen: (00:18) I think so.   Mason: (00:19) Remember the first one you came to that we sat in that spare room of that house I had I think up in Coorabell? That was the first one for the SuperFeast Podcast.   Juliet Allen: (00:30) Yeah, I remember that. That was fun. Yeah. I think it's around three. I was trying to think about that this morning, as to how many we've done now together. It's always fun though, so I'm glad to be back.   Mason: (00:37) Yeah, and I'll never forget the one over on my old podcast, the Mason Taylor Show, masturbation in utero.   Juliet Allen: (00:45) Oh. What a great title.   Mason: (00:46) Yeah. I think that still just randomly trends every now and then. It just enters into the charts of top downloads. I'm like, "Oh yeah, there it goes again."   Juliet Allen: (00:56) Yeah. You can't go past that one.   Mason: (00:59) Thanks for coming on. I know you're postpartum right now and I know you're in that baby bubble, and I just really appreciate you coming on. We're having a libido month as you know at SuperFeast, which can mean any number of things when you're coming at it from the way we talk about sex and libido and daoism. I just really value your take always on how to more... I mean, someone said to me yesterday, they don't like me using the word sustainable, and I think because it's been politicised and turned into green washy, shitty businesses going, "We're super sustainable." Just like, "Dude, you're a fucking beer company. Shut up."   Juliet Allen: (01:39) Oh, I said that to Nick the other day. I got some promo from a clothing company saying, "We're sustainable." I was like, "What? Does that make me just want to buy your clothes, now that you've just put a sentence on the end of an email saying you're sustainable?" Like, it just, I don't believe a word of it. I don't believe a word.   Mason: (01:59) No, I mean let's, we could go on about that. Businesses should just be in reality, do the best they can and stop patting themselves on the back so much. But in terms of sustainability, talking to you about libido and sexuality, you've been doing this for so long, and you have this amazing ability to go into, have those fun taboo conversations that burst through these layers of mental programming. They're like, "You're not allowed to talk about libido that way or anal that way," or whatever it is.   Mason: (02:30) Then at the same time, this is what I talk about a lot in the podcast when I talk to practitioners, I like practitioners that can treat symptom and disease, but know that they need to provide the bridge over to never coming back to the practitioner ideally as well. Which you have that ability to bring people into this beautiful world of sexual essence, everything, sex, love, and then know that we are bridging over to that essence and that reawakening and renaissance of people connecting their sexuality, connecting and integrating to their life so that they have a real, sustainable, in harmony life where that's integrated. That's why I like talking to you and why I wanted to jam about libido with you. So yeah, what's on your mind and in other places and things?   Juliet Allen: (03:20) What, with libido or life?   Mason: (03:22) Yeah, I mean libido mostly.   Juliet Allen: (03:24) Well, I was saying to you off air, let's call it, that my libido is actually, since giving birth has been... Well, no, I lie. I gave birth and then straight away my libido was bam, back on. Literally within a couple of days. I was, like, "Whoa, this is amazing." I thought I was like a unicorn, because I'd heard so many stories. Obviously this was my second baby, so I'd been through it before. But I'd heard so many stories from clients who had said, "My libido hit rock bottom, and it was really challenging." I'd never really experienced that.   Juliet Allen: (04:05) So then my libido came back online straight away and I thought, "Yep, it doesn't happen to me." Fast forward about two months postpartum and I just, my libido disappeared. I got to two months postpartum, and my libido just disappeared. I'm now seven months, seven and a half months postpartum and I still don't have much of a libido, which is really new for me. As you know, my libido is always pretty high, and I have quite a... It's quite consistently high.   Juliet Allen: (04:41) It's cool though. I really love it, because it's giving me an opportunity to feel what it's like to have a really long period without really feeling like sex, except for when I'm ovulating. I'm all for it when I'm ovulating. That happens to a lot of women. Yeah. That's where I'm at with it. But I'm also really cool with it. Because I'm like, "Yeah, this is a season in my life where I'm parenting my new son, and I'm being super present with him and we both are, and that's a priority for us." We co-sleep and I'm breastfeeding on demand and all the things that feel good for us.    Juliet Allen: (05:25) Occasionally I say to my partner, Nick, "Baby, are you okay?" Because I'm not used to being the partner who's not up for it so this is new for me. I'm like, "Are you okay?" He's like, "Babe, I'm fine. This is our season to just be with Soul and it's going to change and it's okay." We still have sex every now and then. So I wanted to be honest about that because here I am talking about libido and mine's quite low at the moment, but I also think that that's really normal and that there'd be so many people listening who'd be like, "Oh my God, thank God. It's normal."   Mason: (06:05) Yeah, I was hoping to have a few thank God moments. I love talking about the spiciest of topics. Then we were just talking about the Byron Bay tantra scene and just thinking about little hot pockets. I'm thinking about the Ashram communities over in Costa Rica, everywhere, just how they're sacred little places where everyone can be excessively sexual and create these abnormal expectations on libido. All of a sudden all the personal practises, whether it's Daoist practise or tantric practise, starts revolving around sexual essence and libido.   Mason: (06:41) So it's good to go through those little initiation bubbles, but when that expectation becomes the norm, it's really, I find it disturbing to think that people have to go into that level of isolated dedication to sexuality and libido. Always being at this, probably if you think about over a 50 year period, it's very unreasonable to expect yourself to be at that peak that our mind tells us is actually healthy. Then at the same time, you've got to juggle processing your, let's isolate anger and let's process our anger. Then let's isolate our mental acuity. Then let's isolate the gaining of skills and then isolate being a good husband or wife or partner. It's all these isolated things, it's like they're good for a moment or a period to isolate and study, but then it has to become integrated so you're not thinking about these things and it becomes a wholeness.   Mason: (07:44) I'm interested there. For you, if libido not being present, but then what is there? Because libido is like a dangle, as we were talking about earlier. It's a dangle to talk about this, but your libido's not gone. Your libido's connected to other parts of your body. I'm sure you're getting lots of insights as to as Nick said, going into maybe a winter season around the yang expression, which is maybe that's what we call libido, the yang expression of sexual essence. What are you learning about the different sides of the libido conversation?   Juliet Allen: (08:18) Yeah, that's a really good topic. I love talking about this. What I'm noticing is, and what I see libido as is also an expression of our creative energy and that they're quite similar, that our sexual energy and creative energy is one really to me. It's interesting because I'm not feeling to connect sexually much. I think that's due to many reasons. I guess we could talk about how different things impact our libido. For me at the moment, I know it's lack of sleep at night because Soul's up a fair bit. I'm not, if I were to be honest, food prepping as much as usual so my nutrition's probably gone down. We still eat amazingly, but not as good as we would like to. I think that's impacting, and then lack of solitude is impacting my libido. I'm making sure I schedule it in, but it's so little compared to what I had before so that definitely impacts me.    Juliet Allen: (09:30) Then I think I get to the end of the day, or I wake up in the morning and I've been breastfeeding a lot. When you've got a baby on your hip all the time, you're always in contact with something. So the last thing I feel like is then going back into contact and intimacy with my partner. So they're, just backtracking, some of the things I think have been impacting me with libido. But what I'm noticing is because I'm not dropping into that energy with myself or with Nick, I've got so many creative ideas. It's like a bubbling pot in my head and it's actually, I'm trying to get more organised in my week so that I can actually schedule in the morning, which is called my creative morning or whatever we are going to call it, where I can just get all the ideas out of my head onto paper and then look at it and go, "Okay, how could I manifest these? How can I create them? How can I get my team involved?" But I think that what I'm noticing, is that now that I'm not engaging in sex as often, the energy's being redirected into new creations.   Mason: (10:48) What is that showing you? There's so many things going on in my head. The one hearing you, I just can see the value of understanding that there's certain things you're not able to do when you're in this bubble of nurturing your little one, that it's okay. Maybe it's just not the time, but you're doing enough and being aware of just because it's winter, keep the embers, let's just do enough to keep the embers going, knowing that it's going to come back. Because I think it's probably a good thing to be aware of, for people not to get it down on themselves when it goes right down, but really try not let those embers go out. I think a lot of people do have that year or two or three years sometimes after birth where the libido flame goes. Right?   Juliet Allen: (11:35) Yeah. They do. Yeah. It's a good one, the embers thing, because yeah, I think it's important not to let it go out completely. I don't feel like for myself that that's happened at all, and it's definitely picked up in the last month since Soul's gone on solids actually, because he's having a tiny bit less feeds. It's like I'm having that bit more of space to myself. But yeah, you got to keep the embers just simmering away, whatever you say. I think that's what's great about using, and this wasn't intentionally a plug for SuperFeast, but every day I use the SuperFeast products, and I think they help me and they definitely help Nick. He swears by them for libido, help the embers just keep hot.   Mason: (12:27) Yeah. The tonics, even if we, and we'll use them as a reason to talk about this concept of keeping the embers alive. If we're not having the pressure to have to be, and it doesn't have to be postpartum. I know a lot of guys. I know I've gone through this phase where I've been come the closest I've ever come to a depression or a self-hatred and after having some what I considered monumental failures, and everyone's like, "Your failures are your biggest lessons," and I'm like, "Yeah, they are now." But at the time, my whole identity is crumbling and it's hard, so I definitely, I've had that phase.   Mason: (13:13) And of course when I talk about the tonics and lifestyle, it pales in comparison to having open communication with for me with my lover or even if you've got just a good friend, if you're alone or journaling with yourself to be like, "This is what's going on." Just that alone can keep those embers alive and not let it go out. But then talking about tonic herbalism, it's where they fit in a lot of the time. And people do associate taking say the deer antler or Cordyceps and being like, "I'm horny, I'm hard." But sometimes it is about taking them during convalescence periods, postpartum periods. It's just they're not going to let you, they're going to help you just not tip over the edge.   Mason: (14:02) Same as you saying, I think this is an important one because I feel like there's a lot of subconscious no libido shaming sometimes in our culture, especially in our circles, and you saying you've got Nick, you're talking to Nick, and he's like, "I've got awareness of this is a season of our life." You're trying to have moments where you do book in your solitude, which seems like it's obvious. It's like, that's hard when you've got a lot going on. That just keeps it alive without necessarily I think with the tonics even taking tonics, not expecting them to just turn the libido on, not seeing it as a failure that they don't immediately, it's not all bubbling over straight away. But it is a just keep hanging on, keep those embers alive and just clinging on that little bit. I think that's a really important distinction. Glad you we danced there.   Juliet Allen: (14:53) Yeah. It's a long term thing I think with the tonics too. It's not just like, "Oh, I'm going to take deer antler this morning in my cacao." I mean, Nick swears by deer antler though. He's just so protective of his jar of deer antler. If I haven't put it in, he's like, "Where's the deer antler? Why didn't you put it in?" However, I don't think-   Mason: (15:11) Nick's a winner, though. Nick's a winner. That's why.   Juliet Allen: (15:14) Yeah, yeah, yeah. He loves it. Yeah. But I think with the tonics, for me it's a long term thing. I know that if I have them, which I do daily, they're keeping me just simmering away, but also looking up to my health long term, which is what my vision is. I'm going to be in my sixties, seventies and still enjoying a really great sex life and not get to 60 and be like, "Yeah, now I have cobwebs and I'm never going to have sex again." That kind of mentality. I want to feel vitality and I want to feel libido and I want to enjoy a great sex life for a long life. I know people and mentors in my life who have that and that's my long term vision. So incorporating things like the tonic herbs is part of that long term vision for me.   Mason: (16:05) I think that's because when you think about that vision, we're going 50 years into the future, it's impossible to hold onto all of those. I want good bone structure. I want good mental health. I want good libido. I want to be able to be generous. I want to be able to receive. I want to be able to dominate. I want be able to also submit. It's too much to hold. I think this is again why I appreciate talking to you about sex so much is that we just such a deep dive into the subject and then such a relinquishing of the isolation of the subject and watching it bleed over into a real life that doesn't have idealism within it to be where it's boring and hard to... It's the most interesting thing, but in an Instagram world, it's the most boring thing to try and market this reality.   Mason: (16:57) But yet I know I like the SuperFeast podcast and having conversations with you. I feel like I've been a custodian from that road to Rome that you sit in, where people go, "Wow, at some point I really do forget about libido and I really do forget about sexuality in isolation. I become integrated and harmonious so that all of those things by happy accident are there when you're 60 or 80." I want to talk to you about that. Because the tonic herbalism is about having the capacity for say spontaneous joy. You have the capacity for libido to emerge, which is different to giving you libido. Here right now you've cultivated capacity for it to emerge.   Mason: (17:44) I don't know if you've got any insights there around that relating to your own sexuality and your own libido in order to make that, to be able to perceive how it's something that is bubbling under the surface and you're cultivating and it comes out at a natural time without possessing you. Yeah. That's I guess my question I'm roundabouting.   Juliet Allen: (18:08) Oh, a couple of things pop up for me around that. What did you say about joy with the tonic herbs?   Mason: (18:15) It's especially from the Ayurvedic as they talk about taking the tonics in order to cultivate a capacity for spontaneous joy.   Juliet Allen: (18:24) Ah, that's so good. Because tantra, which I teach and which you mentioned, and I've studied lots and experienced and travelled the world learning about. Tantra for me, the definition I was told by a mentor of mine is choosing with awareness what brings joy to our life. So tantra isn't just about like, "Let's have a orgy and all the kind of myths around tantra," although there is a lot of that going on, but choosing with awareness, what brings joy. So it just popped in my mind, the link there between the herbs and what you just said about joy and then tantra, which is for me choosing a lifestyle and a life that brings joy. But for me, when I feel joy, I also feel like the embers are alive and that I'm feeling turned on by life.   Juliet Allen: (19:22) That's the most important thing for me. The most important thing for me is not having sex every day and having multiple orgasms and all the stuff that's in Instagram at the moment, squirting and this and that. If you do this in the G-spot and all these things that are becoming more and more spoken about, which is awesome, because it's downing the stigma. But for me it's like how can I feel turned on in work? How can I feel turned on within my family and not in a, you know what I mean by that? How can I feel really, yeah, excited by life, because when I feel excited and when I feel joy, then I'm more likely to feel like I want to share that with others, including share it sexually, share that energy.   Mason: (20:16) I mean, look, I know you brought up getting turned on in life, turned on within family and then we got to be like... But I know what you mean, but I think about it quite often. It's how we want to deny in birth that that came from sex and love. So we're like, "No, not allowed to have any of that near," which I get, because it's a very, that's a very nuanced conversation that a lot of people new to the conversation would be like, "Oh, hey, you can't bring that energy near children." Which it's like, yeah, hear your nuanced conversation, but don't literally throw baby out with the bath water. I think it's a symptom of that isolation. Like, all right. Sex sits over here and that energy sits over there. Then that energy can't come anywhere in real life or around other people. You do that where only God can see you and then God's watching dirty little [inaudible 00:21:16], you know?   Juliet Allen: (21:18) Yeah, yeah, definitely. Oh, with the birth stuff I could get into that big time around, yeah. I don't know whether we go there, but how that energy brings the child in, and then we're not encouraged to enjoy that energy when it comes into the birth space in general, unless you have the midwife I had or the birth team of your dreams that does encourage that. But yeah, so much there.   Mason: (21:51) I mean, by all means jump into it, but I just wanted to bring up that it's like a real syndrome that people are trying to cut that part of themselves that they associate purely with sexuality and libido and that feeling and that energy from anywhere else in their life. But if you get out of the Western colonised way of thinking, you'll see it's not just pure sexuality. It is like a lustre for life.   Juliet Allen: (22:16) Yeah. That's what it is. When I say turned on by your family, it's not like I'm feeling all horny when I pick up my son. It's not that. That's what mainstream would be, "Oh, yeah, she's a fucking whatever you call it."   Mason: (22:30) Exactly. They would.   Juliet Allen: (22:31) It's like, no, I'm talking about I'm excited when I walk into the family home and Nick's in the kitchen with Soul on his hip and my daughter's in her bedroom at the moment because she's 15 and a half and loves hanging. But you know, when my daughter's in the house, it's like I'm feeling excited by that. I'm not feeling like, "Oh God, back to the family or okay, locking in for dinnertime." You know, I want to bring that energy into everyday life. Yeah.   Mason: (23:06) I mean, I would love because I think we're close to birth as well, so I'm always interested to talk about birth and the reality of the energy of birth. But just very quickly, and I think you've covered it a lot on your podcast and I think we've probably talked about it before, but just some basic maybe some kind words or some guiding words for people who maybe they love their life and they love their family, et cetera, but it's just that spark is perhaps not there. Perhaps they could do with a few real practical things that they can do or practises perhaps from the sexual realms of themselves that they could explore to see what's emotionally energetically or sexually in the way of them just getting that spark back when they walk into work, family home, when they're going to bed. Any just little guidance?   Juliet Allen: (23:56) Oh, there's so much to that.   Mason: (23:57) You have one sentence, one sentence to nail it.   Juliet Allen: (23:59) Stop it. Neither you or nor I are a one sentence person when it comes to these topics. Look, for me, it's like coming back to where, and this is so cliche saying this, but how can we fill up our own cup so that we walk into the family home feeling full within ourselves so that there's this bubbling brook just overflowing so that we can then share that with our family. That is so easy to say and quite challenging I would say for a lot of parents. You know what it can feel like to have a child and want to give them everything and then you can neglect yourself. I can neglect myself because I just want to give so much. So for in particular parents, it's like defining what's going to make you feel like you are overflowing so that you can give that to your family.   Juliet Allen: (25:04) Because when I feel overflowing, I feel like, "Okay, now I can give." Whereas when I'm coming from the dry well, it's resentment. Resentment begins to build and that's just a killer for relationships. It's a killer for your relationship with your kids, if you're resenting them. Catch yourself if you're feeling any sort of resentment and then communicate that and then get help, like therapy, coaching, mentors, whatever you need. Yeah. This feels like really basic stuff but it's stuff that really helps me.   Mason: (25:41) I mean, well I guess again, if we are talking about it over a 60 year period, you are going to come back to the basics I think constantly. It's just whatever releases the dam. I mean, I will go quickly because I know people don't want to hear from me. They want to hear from you, but-   Juliet Allen: (25:57) No, they probably do want to hear from you. I would.   Mason: (25:59) Maybe, maybe both. Me too, secretly.   Juliet Allen: (26:04) Yeah, yeah.   Mason: (26:11) I think you've just reminded me though of what is often a dam for myself and remembering different ways to fill up my cup. I guess one of the ways I forget that I can fill up my cup is, because sometimes I'm like, "God." I'm moving, I'm even doing some meditation. I'm really trying to make sure that I have time with Tahnee and my kids, and something just still feels like, Great. I go to therapy. What the hell is happening?"   Mason: (26:41) I think I've spoken to enough guys that I know for me, this isn't an all the time practise, but maybe a once a year period where I'm really good at not feeling, which is I think a stigma for men, but I feel like for everybody. But I think you see there's a renaissance of especially on Instagram of women going like, "I'm actually going to get in touch with my essence of my sexuality," and they put the videos up. It's all lovely and never would I suggest this for guys to do that, but the essence of that, where-   Juliet Allen: (27:16) I'd love to see you do a dance video. Could you please? They'd like it.   Mason: (27:19) I mean, I've got my character. I've got my character, the Conscious Cucumber, that I do.   Juliet Allen: (27:23) Oh my gosh. Yeah. I think you've written about that.   Mason: (27:27) I've got an influencer as well, Masella-Moon.   Juliet Allen: (27:29) Oh, I love the influencer. You could do a merge of the two and do a really amazing dance video where you're feeling into. Yeah. Anyway, sorry.   Mason: (27:39) Oh, I was just going to say sometimes for me the thing that I need to release the dam of me getting some colour, because I'm just really, I'm just so good at hiding from my feelings and pretending. I'm a good actor. Is just that 20 minutes of self-pleasure without the focus being on release and ejaculation. I remember when I first came across that practise, for me people listening to me would know I'm pretty comfortable talking about sex and talking about my sexuality. I've had open conversations with Tahnee about it on this podcast, with yourself.   Mason: (28:14) But actually again, it sometimes can be like, "Oh, I've gone into a little bit of an act of my outward identity. Can I sit there for 20 minutes touching myself and feeling myself?" It's like I'm getting the [inaudible 00:28:29] for myself. I'm just not a finished project, but that's when I do do that, I put it like, "Okay, I'm going to focus on that this week," and maybe two or three or four times, I am able to do that. It completely releases the emotional dam for me, because I just can't hide from feelings that I have towards myself when I'm in that space. I can when I'm stillness or standing meditation or qigong formations or yin yoga, but when I'm in a self-pleasure without a focus on ejaculation, it's like, yeah, I think it's pretty significant. So yeah. Bringing it back to basics.   Juliet Allen: (29:09) Yeah. Thanks for sharing because not everyone's going to share about stuff like that, so it's cool that you feel comfortable to share that. I think it's a really good one you've brought up, is how can we connect with ourselves like that without having the goal of orgasm at the end? It's just connecting in with our sexual essence and our sexual energy, and you're right. You can't hide when you're doing that. You can, I find I can in stillness or silence or meditating or whatever it is. But when I'm just laying there with myself and connecting with that energy, there's no hiding from myself. It's like, "Oh, I can't even bring myself to, what is it, touch myself right now. What the fuck is that?" Jesus, that's... So whatever comes up for you, I'm not saying that's me, but if that came up for me, I'd be like, "Whoa, okay. There's something there." So it's yeah. It's like a self-exploration without the pressure of the big bang at the end or the fucking multiple orgasm or whatever, without having to write about it on Instagram afterwards, without having to talk about it. It's just like, "How can I give this to myself?"   Mason: (30:27) I definitely, I think we've talked about this quite a bit and it's fun. I really have fun talking about the cringiness of the excessive sharing and the excessive leaky sexuality that I've definitely been there in this community. Again, it's a phase. It's an initiation phase. Then for me, hopefully, there's an integration where I don't need to feel like that person's touching themselves in front of me at all times and moments at me all the time. But again, it's a phase. Definitely no judgement . I think it's a precious time when someone is going through that and sharing a lot and being really vulnerable, even on Instagram and sharing all their insights and their meditations. But I think there needs to just be, I think we are alluding to a little bit of a maturation in the conversation to be like, "And perhaps then there will be a time where you may not need to go and share that and really play with that without it being good or bad. See what happens when you don't share as much."   Juliet Allen: (31:29) Yeah. It's an interesting time. It's really interesting because I've seen it change so much on social media from when I first started working as a sexologist to now, where I was one of the only people and now there's so many people out there talking about sexuality and their experiences, and I think that's really great. I don't think that's a bad thing, but I do, I think what it's done is polarise me into the opposite because I used to share more and I used to talk lots about my sexual experiences, and now seeing so much out there has polarised me into the opposite of like, You know what? Some things have got to stay sacred."   Juliet Allen: (32:14) I've always been that way, but even more so now I feel like the most potent amazing experiences are the ones that nobody knows about that I don't feel the need to jump on and talk about afterwards. There's magic in that. I think for me, when I share too much, it takes the magic out of those moments, especially for myself and Nick too. So yeah, I think eventually, there's no judgement on people who feel that that's their avenue to express, but also I think eventually there does come a bit of I like the word maturation. It's a different level of a different stage or phase or level of awareness.   Mason: (33:01) Yeah. I wouldn't describe, because I think your energy is very different to when we first spoke I think seven years ago.   Juliet Allen: (33:09) Fuck. Yeah. So different.   Mason: (33:10) But I also wouldn't, because I don't see you swinging, I don't see that being so much of a pendulum swing where you are in opposition because you're not. I can feel you're not in opposition. As you said, it's just a moving down the path.   Juliet Allen: (33:24) Yeah, and life changed too. Like, oh my God, seven years ago, what the hell was I doing then? Probably in the orgies, in the orgies just travelling around slutting about in a really wonderful way. Now I'm in this beautiful monogamous relationship with a new son and it's just like we go back to, the seasons of our life change. So for me, I need to honour that and I love that.   Mason: (33:58) I won't get too philosophical here, but it brings up a little connection to Jing. I know we talk, people can see, you can become ideologically, you can fall in, which is kind of good I think for a moment, where you fall into whether it's that that tantric world, the orgy world, whatever it is. Polygamy. You can see how it can either be a I've never really gone into the depths of that space. For me it was this different dietary kind of ideological things. But it served the same purpose where I'm like, "Oh, I've gone a little bit too far away from myself. Let's integrate those experiences."   Mason: (34:40) I just want to point out two things. Jing essence within the kidneys, in which libido is said to emerge from. Especially that yang Jing is where we feel the vaporisation of the water and bringing the fire to the water, so the water, the yin, the potential heats up and the waters can go and fertilise everything within the body. It's how I see libido and yin being the potential for libido. It completely drains with over ideology and also opposition.   Mason: (35:12) Because I think that was a key distinction I think there, what you've said. You're not in opposition to those people who are doing maybe similar to what you were doing, which is a real easy trap I feel like, especially when we've got careers as we do, and I felt it towards extreme health people, extreme raw food people, where I've been. If you form your identity through opposing them, rather than just smiling and moving along on your journey, it's a Jing like trap. I think that people don't realise the hook that that, forming your identity from that rather than letting go and starting afresh and being in that vulnerability. It's important long term libido.   Juliet Allen: (35:54) Yeah, definitely. One of the words you said was integrate, and I think it's important that if we do go into the extremities of something, like for you it was dietary stuff, for me it was sex stuff let's say, then it's coming back into centre and going, "Okay, how can I [inaudible 00:36:13] about me coming back into my own centre," and catching myself and thinking, "How can I integrate this now into life?" No more workshops, no more fucking retreats, no more this, no more that. How can I now integrate this into everyday life so that I choose what parts of it I loved and what parts I didn't and how do I remain in my truth in a way and not get caught up? Yeah. So for me, that was big, to just stop everything and find what works for me rather than what I feel I should be doing or what I feel I should be exploring.   Mason: (36:54) For you, what are the top, when we talk about a lifestyle that is going to facilitate you, you said moving along within your truth, which I know is a huge thing to try and perceive. Well, I can't perceive it. Only you can perceive it, and we're trying to all describe what we're talking about through these really unique feelings that we have about ourselves and our own journey. But for you, when you look back over the last couple of decades, have there been particular patterns or practices within your life that have helped you burst the bubble every now and then, and be like, "Okay, now in order to stay on that path of my truth this is where I need to go, or I need to stop and move on now?" Is there anything in particular that helped you stay in touch with that purposefulness?   Juliet Allen: (37:44) Yeah. Something that comes to mind is, well, my children are always my biggest inspiration for pulling myself back into centre. How can I... I hate sounding so cliche all the time. I feel like lots of these things are bit cliche, whatever. How can I be really authentic to what works for me in life so that I can be that model for my daughter so that when she flees the nest and grows up and is finding her own way, she has had some sort of transmission from me as her mother of a woman who can come back to centre and who can also honour her sexuality and yeah, all the things that I value. She's been my biggest inspiration actually. She's nearly 16 so it's been a long journey with her. I had her when I was 23, so a long time, but yeah, she's always brought me back into line, her energy and her presence in my life. She's my biggest teacher in a way, my biggest inspiration. Yeah. That's something that comes to mind.   Mason: (39:10) I find it's going to be trippy when we're 60 and 70 just to look back and see what the pattern of consistency was. It's so easy to get lost in these different phases.   Juliet Allen: (39:21) Yeah. Yeah. It is. It's so easy to get lost. Yeah. The other thing I keep talking about is having time to myself. So just time to refocus, time to just go for a freaking swim by myself. All the simple stuff that I know if I get in the ocean that I reset my body, things like that, that I have to advocate for, because at the moment I have to advocate. I'm like, "I need this." And not feel guilty for wanting it too, because there's that parental guilt and lots of parents will relate. Mothers, I think, especially of like, "Hang on, I'm supposed to love this 24/7." It's like, I do love him and I do love this, but I also love myself enough to be like, "Hey, take the child, I'm going to the beach," and I'm okay with that. I'm not going to feel guilty. You know, stuff like that. That's on topic for me.   Mason: (40:21) Yeah. Well again, I mean like you say, it's a cliche, but I remember thinking, "Oh, it's going to be a cliche to say, 'Hey, let's come back to the breath,' during Aya's birth." It was not. It was, Tahns is just like, "Wow, that was the best." I think about in these instances, it's just like, "Hey lady, you really need to advocate for that time." It's the most obvious thing, but it's like, bring it up [inaudible 00:40:49] hundred bajillion times and they'll be like, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." It's like, "He's going to bring it up again."   Juliet Allen: (40:53) Yeah, and not just for parents though. Even people who are stuck in a really full-on job. Not stuck but they're choosing to be in a really full-on job or they're in a relationship that's really codependent where they're doing everything with their partner and it's time to go, "Actually, I need a Saturday to myself." Whatever that brings up in you is your shit, but I'm going surfing all day and that's going to fill up my cup and I'm going to be a better person for that.   Juliet Allen: (41:23) So all those things, let's bring it back to the topic, I feel really contribute to libido and that's not just for me, but for the hundreds of people who I've worked with. A lot of the work I do with people when I'm coaching is evaluating their life and going, "Okay, what's working? What's not? How can you get more time to yourself?" or whatever it is. As soon as we get ducks in a row like that and they become more organised and they start advocating for themselves again and what's actually important, then libido just boom. It's like, "Oh, surprise, surprise. You want to have sex again." Every time.   Mason: (42:11) I think that's a really beautiful place to leave everyone pondering that. Everyone reach out to us. Hit us up on Instagram or email or wherever if you'd like Juliet to come back and I know that conversation around birth, sexuality, and libido is a huge, one.   Juliet Allen: (42:31) Yeah, that's a big one.   Mason: (42:32) Yeah. So if everyone's interested in that, yeah, hit us up and you should go over and follow all the things that Juliet's doing. Best places, Instagram, websites, all that. Anything bubbling under the surface right now?   Juliet Allen: (42:48) What, for work stuff, work offerings?   Mason: (42:50) Yeah.   Juliet Allen: (42:52) I'm doing my best to keep the bubbling just simmering at the moment with all the ideas I have, because I even tell my team, I'm like, "Do not say yes to me. Just do not say yes." But if people are interested in learning more, they can go to my website. There's a couple of things that I have that they can join. Or my podcast is another place to get heaps of information and I have an online school. So it's juliet-allen.com and Instagram is @Juliet_Allen. Yeah. You know what I thought? For another episode, if people are keen, we could do a Q and A if they send their questions, so we get to answer some of their questions about all these topics because then we really get to know what they want to hear about. I always find those ones fun.   Mason: (43:40) I think that's good. I think that's good to do. What I've actually, what I want to do is have... Because SuperFeast is really coming into its own. That's why I've done a lot to listen to SuperFeast's voice and not project my voice onto this really great mission. But naturally that's meaning that I'm having to go and get my own itches scratched. My podcast is slowly rearing its head again. That's actually the model that I was going to do, is I was just going to constantly do Q and As and jump on and stream it live on Instagram at the same time.   Juliet Allen: (44:20) That's a cool idea.   Mason: (44:22) I think that's something maybe we can do on my Instagram as well, really cut loose and have some fun. I definitely want to hear what everyone's interested in at the moment because those two years have probably brought the essence of what everyone needs to the surface.   Juliet Allen: (44:38) Most definitely. I think that's a really good point. The last couple of years have brought so much to the surface and people's priorities have changed a lot and within relationships so much has changed in people's relationships and it's just added a whole different, weird, crazy dynamic, but cool too, you know?   Mason: (44:59) It's been cool.   Juliet Allen: (45:02) Yeah, really cool.   Mason: (45:03) I know it's been tumultuous for a lot of people, and I did bring up earlier that when was going through my hardships, it was hard to be like, "Don't worry, it's going to be cool, Mase. You learn lots." There may be a few people listening to this of like, "Hey, it's not cool for me yet," but I'm definitely, I'm with you. I can only see going through the pressure cooker. If you can really, that's why I bring up, it's like, "Well, what's going to bring out the context for you to get in touch with what you need?" That's time alone, maybe time alone with your sexuality, not being able to avoid your feelings. I think that's when you naturally are like, "Is this job for me? Is this relationship for me? Do I need to alter my priorities in life"" I think it's been a cool two years for that.   Juliet Allen: (45:59) Hell yeah. It's been awesome. Yeah.   Mason: (46:01) Yeah. Let's do it. Everyone go and follow everything. Juliet does, Juliet Allen, especially. Yeah. The backlog of your podcast is awesome.   Juliet Allen: (46:15) Yeah. There's so many episodes there. Yeah.   Mason: (46:17) Yeah. I mean, you can just go through the titles. It's really well-titled so you can land on what you're wanting pretty easily. Unlike mine sometimes are a bit mysterious, like Masturbation in Utero. It's like, "Do I want that?"   Juliet Allen: (46:29) You're like, "What is he on about now?" Yeah, I get really specific.   Mason: (46:35) Yeah, I think it's good. I think it's an endearing quality. Yeah. Hope you and the team fall into a nice sync with ensuring that those ideas can come to fruition.   Juliet Allen: (46:47) Come to fruition. Yeah. Yeah, they will.   Mason: (46:51) Awesome. Love to the family.   Juliet Allen: (46:52) Thanks, Mase. Thanks for having me.   Mason: (46:54) Yeah. Pleasure. Hope you can get to the beach today as well.   Juliet Allen: (47:00) I'll do my very best.   Mason: (47:02) All right. Lots of love.   Juliet Allen: (47:04) Thank you.   Dive deep into the mystical realms of Tonic Herbalism in the SuperFeast Podcast!

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet and her partner Nick share the recent home birth story of their son. This episode shares about them choosing home birth, choosing a birth team that felt right, Juliet enjoying self-pleasure during labour, Nick and Juliet sharing sexual energy during labour, lotus birth and so much more. This is their raw account of birth - a birth that was an absolute dream!

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In todays episode, I am joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton who teaches people how to achieve ageless passion and unlock the secrets to life-long vitality. Susan will share her top 10 ways to have the sex you want, how to ask for it, understand what your partner wants. Her mission is to empower women so they can give themselves permission to have the sex they want. We discuss how to transform having sex into making love… and how to keep your libido thrumming throughout your life. Susan believes that shame-free, frequent sexual pleasure is every man and woman's birthright.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet shares about her experience of pregnancy and sex, what choices she has made for the birth and how she's preparing, how to keep intimacy alive during pregnancy, what to do if your libido is low, sex magic during pregnancy, plus answers listeners questions about this topic.

En este episodio, hablo con Isabela Mascaró, una mujer quien conecta lo salvaje con lo domesticado al trabajar dentro de la salud reproductiva de personas cíclicas a través de la medicina herbal. Personas cíclicas-- personas con útero. Hay muchos temas sobre los que todxs tenemos que empezar a hablar, para así empezar a normalizar diferentes cosas que como sociedad hemos estigmatizado, y dejar de normalizar diferentes síntomas y aspectos de la salud que no son realmente normales. Que importante y empowering es conocer nuestro cuerpo, su capacidad, su ciclicidad y su naturaleza. Encuentren a Isabela en Instagram como @i_mascaro para aprender más de esta mujer tan increíble, llena de tantos conocimientos poderosos. Tan apasionada por crear cambios y conciencia Te dejo aquí también el nombre de Juliette Allen, una  mujer a la que admiramos y de quien hemos aprendido tanto a través de su podcast Authentic Sex. Sígueme en Instagram y TIKTOK @andregallegosd - para más contenido lleno de información, inspiración y amorrrrr.  Me encanta recibir sus mensajes, cuéntame si tienes algo que quieres que yo hable, si tienes alguna pregunta, algún comentario o si tú tienes algo que quisieras compartir en el podcast. Tu historia también importa, y esta puede enseñar o motivar de alguna manera a alguien más. ¡Me encantaría poder compartir este espacio! NO ESTAS SOLX, NO ESTAS SOLA, NO ESTAS SOLO.

Even cowgirls get the steam.

Today marks a special 100 episodes of the SuperFeast podcast, that's 100 episodes of inspiring conversations with brilliant humans progressing the world through health and wellness! Over the past 100 episodes, the SuperFeast podcast has had hundreds of thousands of downloads and connected with people from Nigeria to Greenland. This evolving journey wouldn't be what it is without you, the listeners, your interaction, and the energy you bring to this space. On Today's podcast our favourite dynamic duo, Tahnee and Mason sit down for a reflective conversation on the journey thus far; the most listened to episodes, the guests that filled them up, and exciting prospects for the future of SuperFeast podcasts. It's always magic when Tahnee and Mason share the mic, and with the 100th episode and a new year ahead of us, it's a perfectly aligned reason to have them back on the podcast connecting with the SuperFeast community.   Tahnee and Mason discuss: Reflections of the SuperFeast podcast, looking back six years from the Mason Taylor Show to now.   The evolution of the podcast landscape over this space in time. The most popular episodes/guests and the topics that consistently resonate with listeners (we've linked them all in the resources below). Health protocols in our ever-changing contemporary landscape; intentionally creating a healthy space to continue questioning beliefs, integrate opposing ideas, and move into a place of harmony, which is in alignment with every traditional system.  The guests that influenced and cultivated Tahnee and Mason's introspective journeys. Navigating the newly emerging health scape where holistic traditions are being meshed with more reductionist methods. The Women's Series; Tahnee's journey through the many dimensions of experience her guests have brought and the gift of sharing space with women who have so much wisdom to offer. Future directions and Visions. Sex; a popular topic that always gets ratings.  Gratitude and the value of reviews.    Tahnee and Mason Taylor Tahnee and Mason Taylor (recently married!) are the founder and CEO of SuperFeast (respectively). Their mission with SuperFeast is to improve the health, healing, and happiness of people and the planet, through sharing carefully curated offerings and practices that honour ancient wisdom and elevate the human spirit. Together Tahnee and Mason run their company and host the SuperFeast podcast, weaving their combined experience in herbs, yoga, wellness, Taoist healing arts, and personal development with lucid and compelling interviews from all around the world. They are the proud parents of Aiya and Goji, the dog, and are grateful to call the Byron Shire home. MasonTaylor Mason Taylor is the founder of SuperFeast. Mason d to the ideas of potentiating the human experience through his mum Janesse (who was a big inspiration for founding SuperFeast and is still an inspiration to Mason and his team due to her ongoing resilience in the face of disability). After traveling South America for a year, Mason found himself struggling with his health - he was worn out, carried fungal infections, and was only 22. He realised that he had the power to take control of his health. Mason redirected his attention from his business degree and night work in a bar to begin what was to become more than a decade of health research, courses, education, and mentorship from some of the leaders in personal development, wellness, and tonic herbalism. Inspired by the own changes to his health and wellbeing through his journey (which also included Yoga teacher training and raw foodism!), he started SuperFeast in 2010. Initially offering a selection of superfoods, herbs, and supplements to support detox, immune function, and general wellbeing. Mason offered education programs around Australia, and it was on one of these trips that he met Tahnee, who is now his wife and CEO of SuperFeast. Mason also offered detox and health transformation retreats in the Byron hinterland (some of which Tahnee also worked on, teaching Yoga and workshops on Taoist healing practices, as well as offering Chi Nei Tsang treatments to participants). After falling in love with the Byron Shire, Mason moved SuperFeast from Sydney's Northern Beaches to Byron Bay in 2015. He lived on a majestic permaculture farm in the Byron hinterland, and after not too long, Tahnee joined him (and their daughter, Aiya was conceived). The rest is history - from a friend's rented garage to a warehouse in the Byron Industrial Estate to SuperFeast's current home in Mullumbimby's beautiful Food Hub, SuperFeast (and Mason) has thrived in the conscious community of the Northern Rivers. Mason continues to evolve his role at SuperFeast, in education, sourcing, training, and creating the formulas based on Taoist principles of tonic herbalism. Tahnee Taylor Tahnee Taylor is the CEO of SuperFeast and has been exploring health and human consciousness since her late teens. From Yoga, which she first practiced at school in 2000, to reiki, herbs, meditation, Taoist and Tantric practices, and human physiology, her journey has taken her all over. This journey continues to expand her understanding and insight into the majesty (that is) the human body and the human experience. Tahnee graduated with a Journalism major and did a stint in non-fiction publishing (working with health and wellness authors and other inspiring creatives), advertising, many jobs in cafes, and eventually found herself as a Yoga teacher. Her first studio, Yoga for All, opened in 2013, and Tahnee continues to study Yoga with her teachers Paul + Suzee Grilley and Rod Stryker. She learned Chi Nei Tsang and Taoist healing practices from Master Mantak Chia. Tahnee continues to study herbalism and Taoist practices, the human body, women's wisdom, ancient healing systems, and is currently enrolled in an acupuncture degree and year-long program with The Shamanic School of Womancraft. Tahnee is the mother of one, a 4-year old named Aiya.   Resources: The Power of Menopause with Jane Hardwicke Collings (EP#77) Life-Changing Sex Makes Anything Possible with Kim Anami (EP#28) Yin Yoga with Anatomist and Yogi Paul Grilley (EP#59) Why Chinese Medicine is Failing Us with Rhonda Chang (EP#80) Ayurveda and Yoga-The Healing Arts with Myra Lewin From Hale Pule (EP#55) Reclaiming Pureness and Sovereign Living with Jessika Le Corre (EP#96) Tools For Healthy Living with Dr. Claudia Welch (EP#32) Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen (EP#31) Embodied Movement with The Movement Monk Benny Fergusson (EP#56) Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast?   A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher, CastBox, iHeart RADIO:)! Plus  we're on Spotify!   Check Out The Transcript Here:   Tahnee: (00:01) Hi everyone. I'm here with Mason.   Mason: (00:04) Hi guys. How are you?   Tahnee: (00:05) Yay. And it's episode 100, which means we've made it through 100 interviews and chats with each other and others. And we just wanted to check in with you guys today because I was laughing to myself thinking about when Mason first tried to get me on the podcast and I was moy resistant as they say in Spanish. And I have really enjoyed it, actually, coming full circle and have had some amazing chats and have really enjoyed the opportunity to get clear on my voice and my interview style and how we connect with people and sharing it with you guys.   Mason: (00:49) Yeah, it's been great watching you step into that side of yourself because you asked great questions.   Tahnee: (00:54) So do you.   Mason: (00:55) Thank you.   Tahnee: (00:56) And it's really cool. I remember when I first met Mase about six years ago, he was doing a podcasting course, I think, or kind of interested in starting his own podcast or maybe you were in a mastermind group or something.   Mason: (01:10) I didn't go that far. I just signed up for the free seven steps-   Tahnee: (01:15) Trial.   Mason: (01:16) No, just a little guide, seven steps to set up your podcast. Went and did that with... Can't remember who it was through, but it was just one of those ones. It just popped up in a-   Tahnee: (01:25) An ad or something.   Mason: (01:26) Yeah, it was an ad and I was like, hmm, not bad.   Tahnee: (01:29) Yeah and I remember you had the Mason Taylor Show and if you're listening and you haven't checked out that stuff that was from probably five or six years ago now. And I remember having listened to podcasts, but I think it was not what they are now where they're just abundant in all spheres. It's been really cool to be involved peripherally and then more closely lately as SuperFeast podcast has evolved. And we're really excited about the next 100 episodes.   Mason: (02:02) Doing the podcast five years ago, it's interesting. It's a similar feeling to when I started SuperFeast and I was like, ah, it's probably not appropriate to sell medicinal mushrooms because the market seems saturated already. And then you fast forward five years and you're like, ah, no, that was like-   Tahnee: (02:20) [crosstalk 00:02:20]-   Mason: (02:20) Yeah. And like five years ago I was like, oh my gosh, there's a bajillion podcasts out there, but it wasn't at the point now where it felt something where it's accessible for absolutely everyone, to do it. It didn't feel natural. It didn't feel as much stepping out on a ledge.   Tahnee: (02:39) And I think, obviously, as a medium, it's just ballooned and it's been such an interesting thing to observe and we're talking the SuperFeast podcast, hundreds of thousands of downloads. People listening, I was looking at the country map before we jumped on, from all over the world from Nigeria to Greenland. I don't even know if people live in Greenland, but all over the place. It's quite wild to me to see how diverse and vast our listenership is. And even the topics that have really resonated with you guys because I guess we would not have picked them, but then looking at the statistics, we've got the semen retention and some of the episodes on sex, especially Kim Anami and Juliet Allen are really popular with you guys. And then female hormones, obviously a massive topic and one that are really of interest to the people listening to us. That's been, I think, a really interesting thing to reflect on as-   Mason: (03:38) Well, the interesting thing with the SuperFeast podcast is we didn't really have a strategy, which is something. It's like, all right, we'll take 100 episode kinda settler. And in terms of, strategically, it being like a marketing tool for the business, you would've thought that we would have sat down and gone, right, we're going to do these kinds of interviews with these kinds of people, these kinds of topics, but we didn't do that at all.   Tahnee: (04:07) People we're fans of or that we think would be interesting guests-   Mason: (04:09) Which I think that's a huge reason. For some people, I don't know, maybe for some of you, you wanted to hear about herbs and that's something that I've strayed from, but you can see we're in some of the top podcasts. It's the Reishi one, the Chaga one, ashwagandha-   Tahnee: (04:31) Cannabis-   Mason: (04:32) Yeah and then then like, cannabis is a little bit different, but yeah, nonetheless, it's something that I'd love to hear from you guys if those, even if it's just like a rapid fire, me talking about a particular herbal, Tahnee talking about a particular herb, if you want to hear a little bit more about that, I'd be super stoked to jump in there and do that. But it's been part of the beauty and I think part of the reason we've been... I think we've got so much structure in many areas of life. It's been it's in the business getting more structure in place in the business.   Mason: (05:07) It's nice having this open book, chaotic world and even though what I was saying is I think maybe there's a few of you listening, it'd be great to hear if you feel like more consistency is something that keeps you there, but I think it's been a huge reason why the podcast resonates with so many people is just this like open field of possible ideas and bringing the guys in and talking about Ayurveda and then classical Chinese medicine and then bringing naturopaths in. And we don't try and layer all these things on top of each other and make it fit a particular idea around health. It's just going out and exploring what's out there, which I feel like I've needed that in the podcast and it's helped me keep me motivated and [inaudible 00:05:54].   Tahnee: (05:54) Well, I think that's the bit you probably don't appreciate from the listener's perspective, but for us, running a company and being parents and life, it's a great way for us to stay really connected and to learn and to be inspired by people who are really on mission, I guess, for want of a better way of saying it and who have really devoted themselves to a particular topic or area of research. And I was thinking about the podcast that really moved me and I remember listening to Jane Hardwicke Collings, who I interviewed earlier this year, she did a piece on menopause with us and I was moved to tears by that interview. I just was so touched by her strength and her power and her capacity to capture what it is to be a woman in these transitory phases of life and-   Mason: (06:44) That was number 77, The Power of Menopause.   Tahnee: (06:47) Yeah. And then the other one, I was trying to think of the ones that really, really resonated. I was really excited to speak to Kim Anami and that's one that you guys have all voted is very, very popular. That was number 28. But coming back to Jane, that was one of the ones where people would stop me on the street and just say, oh my God, that podcast moved me. And everyone from young women who just birthed their first child to women in their 50s and 60s who were touched that someone had discussed those topics so openly. That was really special. And I remember being really moved by speaking with Paul, my yoga teacher, Paul Grilley, which I think he's number... We'll look that up. But yeah, that was a really special one for me because-   Mason: (07:36) That's number 59.   Tahnee: (07:37) He's been such a huge influence to me in my teaching and my life. And I know for you Mace, Rhonda's been a big influence.   Mason: (07:47) The Rhonda Chang interview's number 80. I think it's called, Why Chinese Medicine is Failing Us. It's been interesting. It's creeping up there more and more, becoming one of those cult conversations. You can see like this month it's got way more downloads than anything else [inaudible 00:08:10] actually-   Tahnee: (08:10) Still-   Mason: (08:10) Jane's there still like charging away and I assume that'll get up there. I like that because I think for a lot of you who are listening, I heard some people listen to one of mine and Dan Sipple's conversations, which if you want to just hear me and my mate, who's a naturopath, me coming from Taoist perspective, him naturopath perspective, and just seeing just how those conversations run side by side, but someone shared it on Instagram recently and was like they come for the talk on gut health, the conversations and the protocols on gut health and they stay for Mason's rants about ideology.   Mason: (08:50) And I don't know if you guys are still enjoying it or not whether I'm flogging a dead horse, but naturally, that's been something probably because I've been really going through some reconciliations within myself and some integrations with myself and also just really pausing to consider where in the health landscape there is room and tools being provided to people so that we're safe to go into a big rule set approach to health or a protocol, a healing protocol, and then where the skill set is in going beyond to well, what do you go to beyond that, beyond the labels and coming further into yourself and then realising that we're not going to land in a place of being sure and it's such a weird world, where we're in a completely new world when it comes to the accessibility that we have to health protocols and technologies and traditional technologies and traditional systems that it's all just experimental as anything right now. What is a healthy, ongoing space to keep on questioning our beliefs and questioning how we've integrated opposing ideas and then move into a place of it's in further and further harmony, which is in alignment with every traditional system. It's never ending and it doesn't ever stop evolving, but there is a way to surf it in harmony and stay healthy.   Mason: (10:13) That's been a huge one for me this year, which a lot of you would have heard and Rhonda's conversation is probably the biggest one in number 80, Why Chinese medicine is Failing Us just because it represents something I'm close to as a hobbyist with Chinese medicine and enjoying Taoists medicine, especially, and she's someone sometimes you're like, am I crazy here? Is there actually any difference? Is there an institution when it comes to health or the Chinese medicine that's different to how it was done previously? Is this just the natural evolution? Is it in fact unnatural? Is it bad or is it good? Is it great to have options? Where's the [inaudible 00:10:57]... But it was just all meshed in. It was just Chinese medicine is Chinese medicine is Chinese medicine is Chinese medicine. It represents the wider conversation around when something that was holistic gets layered on something that's reductionist. And so that's another one, that number 80 conversation was one I had seen people writing to me and stopping me on the street going far out, Ronda's is just a firecracker, but she's just nailed it.   Mason: (11:27) Am I crazy here? Is something that blurred here? We should be making the distinction that this is a new medicine and a new technology and not just pretending that we're practising the traditional style and with that, why isn't it working? And I feel that about a lot of things. I see a lot of people going down a health ideology that's got all this modern biohacking layered over it and we're like, yes, I'm doing the traditional thing and then I've watched it fail so many times and then going, okay... I'm going a little bit of a rant, guys, but this is just wrapping up my approach to the podcast. Going like, well, where does our faith actually lie? Does it lie in a system or in an ideology and a set of rules that we can identify with and that are external or is there something else that we can learn to have faith and trust in, which is self-regulating and never moving?   Mason: (12:27) And that's something that that conversation and reading Rhonda's book and talking with her really helped me go, no, I'm not crazy here, there's just a little bit more of a distinction that's needed, especially when there's so much coming. There's so many new systems coming out as Western medicine goes charging forth, thankfully, in other areas, as long as it's not getting layered over and bastardising everything that we've had there. If we're able to preserve that, then that's beautiful as well. A lot of this year in the podcast has been me wiping out a lot of that confusion and learning how to navigate this new emerging health scape.   Tahnee: (13:12) That's a way more complex than my year. My year was like emotions and amazing women, which I feel like that's such an interesting... I've felt that my personal journey was around this wider acceptance of the vast, many layered dimensions of experience that women have and also that everyone has and then also the themes around that. I think I've really learned to be less judgmental and to not always project my experience onto other people and not to try and always use myself as the reference. And I think it's been interesting talking to people who they're just so strong and grounded in themselves.   Tahnee: (14:04) I'm thinking about Jessica Le Corre right now. I spoke to her on my birthday, on my 35th birthday, and I feel she was a bit of a gift. That was episode 96. She just epitomises to me the place I would like to step into or the place I see myself stepping into as I get older. And she really, really moved me. And also I'm thinking of Myra Lewin, the Ayurvedic teacher. I think her episode was... Looking at one up, number 55. Ayurveda and yoga and she was another one I think that really moved me. Claudia Welch, I've spoken to a lot of women who are just proper powerhouses and I think that's something that I've really... Number 32's Claudia Welch as well. Something I've really kind of-   Mason: (14:58) It's one of the favourites as well.   Tahnee: (15:00) Yeah. I've always said to Mase, I'm going to be a really cool old lady when I'm 60. And I think speaking to these women that are elders and even if they're only 10 years older than me, but they've settled into themselves in a way that I think young women often haven't and it's really special to share the space with them. And just so many interesting and inspiring women and men, I think have graced our microphone this year.   Mason: (15:31) And that's an interesting reflection because I've definitely noticed that in you stepping into a part of yourself. I'm not sure what you mean by using yourself as a reference, not doing that as much. Is that-   Tahnee: (15:46) I think just sometimes because I've had a pretty interesting, vast life experience in some ways. And I think sometimes I can try and empathise through my experience instead of just allowing that person's experience to be separate from me a little bit. And I think it's just something that as you grow up, you realise you haven't seen it all. And I'm may be not clear [crosstalk 00:16:12]-   Mason: (16:12) No, no that's clear.   Tahnee: (16:12) Just coming to me at this moment, but that's what I'm feeling into that I've noticed, like assumptions I've made or going into interviews with a certain assumption or certain sense of where it's going to go and then just being completely stunned in a positive way where it's just been so much richer and deeper and more powerful and more educational for me on a really personal intimate level than I would have imagined. A chat about, say, I just did one, it hasn't come out yet, about PCOS and I've not experienced that personally. And I went in with some assumptions around what PCOS is just based on my experience in dealing with it with people who we speak to and then just having this whole more vast conversation around it, I suppose, than I would have been able to have with Amanda, this TCM doctor. I think it's great. It's humbling and it's inspiring and it just constantly reminds me to stay in that beginner's mind and that Zen mind of not knowing, which was a conversation we're having last night about acting rather.   Mason: (17:20) Oh, yes.   Tahnee: (17:20) [crosstalk 00:17:19]-   Mason: (17:20) Not losing yourself in the character.   Tahnee: (17:22) Yeah, and I think you can easily get your ego really wrapped up in knowing-   Mason: (17:26) Oh, in a narrative?   Tahnee: (17:27) Yeah.   Mason: (17:27) That's something at times I was like, all right, we've got to have a very specific SuperFeast narrative. And now the idea, for example, I remember the week after I had that conversation with Rhonda and we were really heavily exploring that area, which is something I feel like I've popped. It's like just because I'm exploring an area and really enjoying it and going in and getting good realisations doesn't mean that that's my narrative, doesn't mean that's the truth, doesn't mean that we can't explore other areas. It seems obvious, but for me, I'm such a purist sometimes. And I had that conversation with Rhonda and watching, looking at what's happened when we've used, say, Western diagnosis and Western diseases in with Chinese medicine and yet, the week after or even like you were saying, this podcast that came out before this one, is a Chinese medicine doctor exploring PCOS and that's fine and that's beautiful and I'm interested to hear about that because it's like...   Mason: (18:30) I think I've [inaudible 00:18:33] what I mean there, but I feel we are really opening up and exploring on the SuperFeast podcast more and more. And that's something I did notice this year, it was just how many elders you had. You'd come away feeling really solid, just really reflected, I think, where you've been moving. And for me this year, when I've had guys on the podcast, I've been chatting to young guys. It's been Sage Dammers and Dan Sipple and Taylor Johnson and another big one was Nick Perry. But I feel that's just where I've been at. I've been trying to explore. I didn't want to be led. I wanted to be in the dark and be talking to other guys who were potentially going through that same stage of life because I needed to work it out for myself. But I can see now I'm ready to have some conversations with those guys that have just really landed in themselves as well.   Tahnee: (19:34) Basically guys, this is our therapy and you're just along for the ride because I often think about that. I'm like, I'm not promoting SuperFeast, I don't have anything to sell, I just want to have a conversation.   Mason: (19:46) I've started to be good and in the intros sometimes promo products and things.   Tahnee: (19:50) But I'm like, it's funny because to me it feels almost separate from SuperFeast except that it informs my growth and my evolution and I know the team listens and gets value out of it and support us in the production of it. They're all engaged and [inaudible 00:20:08]. It obviously informs the SuperFeast philosophy and how we do things and often conversations are sparked from listening to the podcast on how we do things and what we can do better or how we can navigate our roles better and all these things. It's just an interesting thing to me that it feels so much less a marketing part of the business. It feels a personal exploration/soul nourishment/education piece. That's an interesting thing that I've been observing is like it's not really something I think of in a sales and marketing capacity. Even though I started thinking about it because one of our consultants placed the podcast within a marketing flow and I went, oh, I didn't even think of it that way. That's been an interesting little distinction for me this year as well.   Mason: (21:04) As the business mushrooms and I'm not out doing-   Tahnee: (21:11) Is that a pun?   Mason: (21:13) Mushrooms and it's growing in its own way and I'm not in front of people at markets anymore and you're not helping at events talking to people. And so the podcast continues to be a way to associate all those conversations because normally people come up to the markets back in the day when I was growing SuperFeast-   Tahnee: (21:35) You're having the chance.   Mason: (21:36) Or when people come to you. Well, yeah, someone was like, I have an autoimmune condition. I wouldn't be sitting there just promoting SuperFeast. I'd have this huge other exploring conversation that would always need to come back to the way that we're living in general, the way the diets looking in general.   Tahnee: (21:53) Totally. It's a part of a piece of a puzzle, not a silver bullet solution. And I think that's something we wanted to convey in this ramble was that we're really interested in the direction that you guys want to hear us go with this thing. We don't have a plan. We are just reaching out and when people can, we're interviewing them and we're recording stuff that we think is interesting or that people on our team find interesting, but we haven't heard a whole lot from you guys beyond the feedback. I've quit social media, so I'm not hearing from anyone, yay, but we'd love to hear from you guys about people you think we'd froth on interviewing, people you want to hear interviewed. I think as I look at the podcast circuit and there's so many of the same names popping up across all these different podcasts and sometimes I just think, it's like people just do the circuit and they do all the podcasts. And then I'm like, I want to offer something a bit more diverse and interesting, like voices-   Mason: (23:00) I think Matthew McConaughey just finished doing that.   Tahnee: (23:02) Doing the podcast circuit?   Mason: (23:02) Yeah.   Tahnee: (23:03) Well, why didn't we get him?   Mason: (23:03) Good question. We got to consider ourselves being more like the ballers and go for the big fish.   Tahnee: (23:08) I don't know if we're quite there yet.   Mason: (23:10) No, we're definitely not there yet.   Tahnee: (23:14) Matthew lived with my friend as an exchange student actually when he was 18. We have a contact. Anyway, but my preference is not to do the famous... Look, if they're famous and they kick ass and it's something I feel we could really contribute to your earbuds, but I think in general, you can find those interviews already. I want to do people that are maybe not getting a lot of publicity or that are doing the work quietly in their little corner and don't have that kind of capacity to generate fame for themselves or-   Mason: (23:51) And it'd be interesting to hear, just for you guys, if you like, if you're [inaudible 00:23:54] on SuperFeast podcast and you're just really enjoying it, what you'd like to hear. This year hasn't been a lot about us because I know a lot of people want to hear from me and Tahns about what's your diet like and what's your lifestyle? and I don't know if we've been exploring, just trying to land somewhere-   Tahnee: (24:19) I feel like we don't spend any time together at work. That's the biggest thing. We work together, but we both hold really different roles in the business, whereas I'm usually more in an administrative role and Mason's more in a marketing role. Our days at work don't overlap that much and I think we haven't prioritised taking this time to chat to each other in this capacity, which I think is more realistic in the new year as things have settled down a bit. COVID has been, for everyone I'm sure, disruptive to the flow and we've just landed back on our feet, I think, after that period of time. And so I feel I do podcasts at seven in the morning or late at night or around... A lot of people I speak to are in the States, so I'm often working with really bad time zones where I'm getting up really early or you're looking after Aiya It's not like we can go duck off together and record one.   Mason: (25:13) I think that'd be a nice intention for us to just set or just have the intention anyway to start lapping here and there.   Tahnee: (25:22) And I'm also not the kind of person who really likes sharing those things because I think it's odd, but I'm also happy to have people want to. For example, the pregnancy podcasts, which are just-   Mason: (25:34) That's what I was just thinking of.   Tahnee: (25:34) So popular and the prenatal preparation one and-   Mason: (25:39) And the nourishing her yin, the live event, that's like, I mean that's-   Tahnee: (25:43) See, those to me though require a lot of push for me to share myself and if I'm really honest, I feel uncomfortable. And I often think about what I've shared on this podcast and I feel really uncomfortable, but it's already done so... But I think it's for me, it's my own, I don't want to ever feel like people think they need to... Yeah, I just think it's one of those things where so much of it's a personal journey for me and not something I share publicly, but if that's something you guys really want to hear and Mase does get those requests a lot through his-   Mason: (26:20) I think every time there's a request, it's like, look, I know you guys aren't going to have an exact diet or rule. We'll see if we can lap over because every time we do tune in, it's just a little... I think it's weird because Tahnee and I don't get a lot, a lot, a lot of time to just sit down with each other and flesh these things out outside of a podcast. And it's like, let's not have a mic between us every time we get that chance to just do that-   Tahnee: (26:48) [crosstalk 00:26:48] together.   Mason: (26:48) We just have enjoy be together. But there's definitely room for us to jump on and just be like, this is what the diet has done in the last year and this is where the fluctuations and this is where we're trying to land. I've definitely started sharing a little because we get asked a lot about diet and everyone knows we're not experts on that topic, but we've had a lot of interactions with thinking about the diet and so we'll see. That's not a black and white conversation, so we'll see if we can colour it in and do some sharing around that one. Definitely, I can get the feeling if there's anyone that wants to learn about any particular topics in Taoist herbalism that I can share about.   Tahnee: (27:37) I've got a couple of things lined up just from my background, like yoga nidra. I've got a chat coming up with Rod Stryker next year. I have-   Mason: (27:46) [crosstalk 00:27:46] he's the one that Tahnee's been learning from him, but our yoga nidra that Sophia runs on a Wednesday, so everyone's been doing it.   Tahnee: (27:55) And with Nicole's teacher, whose name I don't remember, but she's amazing, too. And we have definitely got some podcasts on [inaudible 00:28:03] planned. I'm trying to get my Taois teacher Master Mantak Chia on the podcast, I'm working on it. I just think there's lots of people out there that we're connected to that would be great to feature because we know their work and we love their work. And I know Mase has Benny on regularly and Benny's a close friend of ours as well as an excellent genius of movement. What numbers are Benny if we're looking for them-   Mason: (28:32) We've had Benny twice. Benny, the embodied movement one is really most popular, me and him just riffing a lot. That's why I talk in that one because we're riffing. So number 56, if you want to hear me talking with my friend, or 87, if you want to hear Benny talking a little bit less interrupted.   Tahnee: (28:53) How could you not interrupt someone? Anyway, I'm sure there'll be more of that stuff. I think you and [Tanya 00:28:59] should re-record-   Mason: (28:59) Oh yeah, that's a good.   Tahnee: (29:00) Because Tanya's a close friend of ours, who's a permaculture lifestyle guru.   Mason: (29:06) The Mason Taylor Show, we've had a really good conversation with Tanya [inaudible 00:29:11], it's called, Dancing the Patterns of Permaculture. If you can go find number eight on the Mason Taylor Show, you can tune in with us talking about permaculture and then when we get her on the SuperFeast podcast, you can see the difference and the evolution of where that conversation goes. But yeah, that's a good call. There's a lot of people on the horizon. For some reason, I don't know, I thought you guys were all sexually liberated and maybe that's why you like the sexy conversations-   Tahnee: (29:42) Sex is very popular.   Mason: (29:43) It's by far the top one-   Tahnee: (29:46) Four or five?   Mason: (29:46) That's downloaded is Semen retention. Is that because, did that get shared around in a bunch of like guys circles? Or is it women going like, hold the phone, it is possible? Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen is way up there as is Tahnee's conversation with Kim Anami. They're seriously popular. If there's any aspects around sexuality and any experts that you'd recommend us listening to, we definitely don't like... I think it's nice. We like people on the edge, but sometimes... It's interesting to know what you guys are enjoying about that. We don't particularly feel we're being naughty or taboo talking about these kinds of things, but I think, for some of you, maybe you're enjoying the fact that it feels really edgy, us talking about this kind of thing. I'm not sure why that's so popular. Sex is great. And so it's an obvious reason, but yeah, if you guys want to send us an email or anything and just let us know, you're reflecting over the last 100 episodes why you've been drawn towards particular topics and others not so much, in particular, personalities more so. It'd be really great to hear and you'd all probably notice and appreciate Tahnee's audio is way better these days.   Tahnee: (31:14) That was our number one comment was fix Tahnee's audio and guys, I'm a quiet person anyway. So I'm learning to be more articulate in the microphone and I'm learning how to use microphones. Mason didn't teach me anything. He just gave me one. I'm working on it and that kind of feedback is really useful, too, because I'm new to this and we are often just making it up as we go along.   Mason: (31:43) Thanks gang. Hey, reviews. I know a lot of you, a lot of you listening have left reviews, but it's the classic, it's like-   Tahnee: (31:49) They always help.   Mason: (31:51) Well, they're fun to read. I really like reading them when they come through.   Tahnee: (31:56) We share them with the whole team, too, so that we have a Slack channel. If you don't know what Slack is, it's kind of like inter business communication system. Our whole team uses it and we have a channel called Awesome Feedback, and we put feedback from all different areas of the business. People who love receiving a love letter from the warehouse all the way up to podcast reviews or customer service feedback on how much someone's health has changed from using SuperFeast. And it's just a way for us to celebrate the success and the joy that SuperFeast brings in people's lives. We also have channels for complaints, so don't worry, we're not just totally sunshine and focusing on the positive, but we really enjoy sharing that with everyone and everyone really enjoys reading those and they always get lots of positive comments and emojis and love.   Mason: (32:44) It can be specific. Sorry, it can be specific as well. You can say like, oh my gosh, this episode was great and I really loved this about Tahnee or it doesn't have to be a big, wide, general review. You can get really nice and specific there.   Tahnee: (32:58) Just anything, if you want to share with us, we love it. And same if you want to email us or contact us, it's just both of our first names at SuperFeast.com.au. That's an easy way to get in touch or through the team email, which is on our website or the contact forms. You can just reach out to us and let us know your feedback and just stay in touch. Sometimes it's like talking to space. It's nice to know there are humans out there listening. And so apart from seeing that in the numbers yeah, it's a great way for us to get feedback. I think that's about all we wanted to say.   Mason: (33:34) Thanks everyone. Thanks for coming along for the journey.   Tahnee: (33:36) We'd be interested to hear your favourite episodes, too. Those are just some of my favourites, but if you have any that really resonated, let us know.   Mason: (33:45) Always appreciate you guys sharing them. I'm still there on Instagram. When you tag favourite conversations and tag me in it, it always makes me really smile. Just thanks for making sure that the word's getting out there. Hopefully we're a nice little sanctuary of very deep diving ideas without it being a place where anyone needs to subscribe to anything in particular. I'm hoping that everyone feels very non-judged and able to just really explore interesting ideas in this and through this podcast.   Tahnee: (34:25) Aho.   Mason: (34:25) See you guys.   Tahnee: (34:28) Bye.

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on The Loungeroom with Delaney Cheal. Juliet and Delaney unpack the common blocks in long-term relationships, codependence and how to break the cycle for a more healthy, sustainable relationship, how to prioritise sex in relationships and so much more!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on Offline The Podcast with Alison Rice. Alison and Juliet talk about how to navigate your relationship when your partner is sexually attracted to someone else, how to give great blow jobs, orgasms, STI's and so much more!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on the Superfeast podcast with Mason Taylor. Mason's unique perspective takes Juliet on a journey to answer questions about how to make self-pleasure a truly embodied experience, ejaculation and edging and how the practice can change your experiences during and after sex, plus so much more.

You might know our guest from her break out role as Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter - and more recently, host of The Chickpeeps podcast. Laura is joined by fellow Irishwoman Evanna Lynch. Evanna’s recommendations are wonderfully varied including Not Today, Thank You with Jake Yapp, Juliet Allen in Authentic Sex and The Yikes Podcast with Mikaela Loach and Jo Becker - that talk about all those Yikes moments going on in the world right now. Laura and Evanna also chat about her vegan podcast The Chickpeeps which has had the likes of Fearne Cotton and fellow Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright share their passion for plant-based. Podcasts in this episode include: The Chickpeeps The Yikes Podcast Not Today, Thank You by Jake Yapp Authentic Sex by Juliet Allen My Dad Wrote A Porno The Blindboy Podcast Anna Farris Unqualified

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on the Dear Mamma Project with Nikki McCahon. Juliet answers questions about the biggest challenges after becoming a parent and how to navigate that in relationship, how the physical changes of our bodies as new mothers transform our intimate relationships, plus so much more. If you're a new parent or are thinking about becoming parents, this episode can't be missed!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet is a guest on Life Uncut with Britt & Laura. Juliet speaks about squirting, what it is and exactly how to achieve it. She also answers your burning questions about threesomes and how to introduce them into a relationship. This fun and juicy episode is packed with great conversation and laughs as the ladies from Life Uncut ask about everything you want to know about sex and intimacy and so much more!

Communication is so much more than just words. It's meaning what you say AND saying what you mean. Selfish honesty asks us to look INSIDE rather than responding the way we "think" someone wants us to. It's observing. It's reflection. It's important for all genders to be acknowledged for their brains and emotions to feel well f---ked in our bodies. Teaser word: toes. You're invited to practice paying attention to what you really want and owning it. This episode is part of an ongoing series called "Let's Talk about Sex" with my friend Taylor. Our goal is to normalize conversations like this to encourage others to do the same. We believe it will create stronger and more enjoyable relationships with ourselves and partners if more people are talking about sex.Podcast mentioned: Authentic Sex with Juliet AllenConnect with Taylor-leigh on IGSign up for Bonnie’s poetry prompts HEREConnect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.Photo: Jess KeatingProducer: Marcus Strange

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And unfortunately, many find that identity in the wrong place. You see most modern men fall into one of two categories. They are either the completely emasculated shell of a man who wears his heart on his sleeve, is unwilling to do the necessary work to succeed, and refuses to stand up for himself. Or they are hyper masculine men whose entire sense of self is derived from their ability to achieve, to conquer women, and to be the most “alpha” guy in the room. But what if there was a third option? What if there was a man who was unashamedly masculine, who went after what he wanted, who lived life on the bleeding edge, who was unafraid to stand up for himself or others? But… He was also unafraid to dive into his feminine, to experience all the emotions that life has to offer, to cry and laugh and hurt and be vulnerable without fearing judgment. That is the kind of man that we must all strive to be. And the man that women long to be with. 2. Slow Down With Your Woman As men, we all love sex. But something that we do not realize that for a woman to fully experience and appreciate intercourse on a whole new level, we as men need to slow down. And I am not just talking about lasting longer. You see, sex is something that is incredibly psychological for women more so than it is physical. For a woman, the way that you look at her throughout the day, the way that you send her texts telling her you are excited to see her, the way that you romance and seduce her, no matter how long you have known each other is the difference between good sex and mind blowing sex. Learn to slow down, not just for the sake of your sexual relationships, but for the sake of everything else in your life as well. We move too damn fast in our modern world, never taking time to be fully present and appreciate each moment. Slow down and you will live life on a frequency that you never thought possible, and you will also open up your woman in ways that you never thought possible. 3. Breathe I know that this might seem like a simplistic concept, yet no matter how simple the concept of breath might seem, its importance is literally life changing. Just within the context of sex, a man who masters his breath will be able to control ejaculations, last as long as he wishes, and experience pleasure within the sexual realm that he never thought possible. But the breath extends beyond sex into every part of life, because… well, the breath is life. We live in a day and age where most people do not take the time to just breathe and appreciate the moment. They live lives at the speed of sound, slouched over, and breathing in shallow spurts. If you want to revolutionize your health, your mental clarity, and your sexual life learn to deepen your breath and begin taking time for yourself to simply breathe. 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In episode 114 of Authentic Sex, Juliet answers listener’s questions about being sexually open, porn addiction, awful sex in good relationships, jealousy, single life, plus so much more! This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 113 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by feminine healing guide, Leela Kalyani. Juliet and Leela answer listener’s questions about how to determine the difference between lust and love, yoni massage, womb healing, breasts, soulmates, contraception, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 112 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by award-winning journalist and leader, Alison Rice. Juliet and Alison answer listener’s questions about how to cum more often, how to survive heartbreak, lack of desire for a partner, birth control methods, Juliet’s personal life, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - men, women, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 111 of Authentic Sex, Juliet answers listener’s questions about how to have sex when parenting a baby, exploring with a less sexually free partner, getting over sex with exes, connection with others while in a monogamous relationship, anal sex, and sperm, plus so much more! This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 110 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by holistic lifestyle coach, Nick Perry. Juliet and her partner Nick answer listener’s questions about how to get back on track with health after a breakup, low libido, finding a good partner, self-sabotage, exploring Tantra, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 109 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by award-winning journalist and leader, Alison Rice. Juliet and Alison answer listener’s questions about powerful connections (and why they scare some people), screen sex and sexting, communicating about STI’s, blow jobs, marriage, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - men, women, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 108 of Authentic Sex, Juliet answers listener’s questions about dating and sex as a single mother, pain during sex (is this normal?), whether we need to have tight vaginas, relationship challenges, oral sex, dealing with exes, plus so much more! This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 107 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by the feminine healing guide, Leela Kalyani. Juliet and Leela answer listener’s questions about building intimacy with long-term partners, how to communicate your desire for more sacredness, how to preserve sexual energy, crushing on strangers, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 106 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by award-winning journalist and leader, Alison Rice. Juliet and Alison answer listener’s questions about how to self-pleasure after years using the same vibrator, clit addiction, sex with friends, pornography, bisexuality in a monogamous marriage, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 105 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by a holistic lifestyle coach, Nick Perry. Juliet and her partner Nick answer listener’s questions about how to support men to open up and express emotion, how to attract a partner who is into personal development, overcoming feelings of unworthiness, longer-lasting sex, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

This week I am interviewing Juliet Allen, Australia’s leading sexologist. Juliet is the host of the Authentic Sex podcast, owner and creator or Pleasure School and Juliet Allen sex wands.I invited Juliet onto the podcast to chat about some of the most common sex and intimacy issues that we experience as women and mothers. We cover some really big topics, this might be a podcast best listened to away from your little ones - as you’ll hear in the interview there was a point where Juliet literally had me lost for words!Juliet's website: https://www.juliet-allen.comJuliet's instagram: https://www.juliet-allen.comDear Mama Project website: https://www.dearmamaproject.comDear Mama Project instagram: www.instagram.com/dearmamaprojectEnjoying the podcast? Please leave me a quick written review, it means the world! See you next week x

How we pay attention to our own sexuality and sensuality as adults can make for a stronger ability to connect with our children as they navigate the same. If we want our kids to be able to have healthy, safe, pleasurable, and confident sexual experiences in their bodies, that begins with parents. The way we, as adults, explore and embrace our own sexuality directly impacts the way we can show up for our children. Bonnie shares about her goal to normalize the conversation around sex, bodies, and relationships for her kids and encourages others to look for places to let these conversations be part of everyday life.Stuff in this episode:Authentic Sex with Juliet Allen - all of them and episode 88 with John Wineland (also look him up on IG)The Knowledge Project - episodes 71, 62, and 66RETREAT WITH ME!!!Oregon Coast Women’s Retreat: Sept 11-14, 2020Tulum, Mexico Co-ed Retreat: Nov 3-8, 2020Bonnie Week: Instagram, Email (hello@bonnieweeks.com), WebsiteThe music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. You can listen to more of their music at www.thelightmeeting.com.Photo: Jess KeatingProducer: Marcus Strange

In episode 104 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by the feminine healing guide, Leela Kalyani. Juliet and Leela answer listener’s questions about self-pleasure practices, open relationships (and how to join them as a single person), how to begin exploring Tantra, blood magic rituals, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - women, men, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In episode 103 of Authentic Sex, Juliet is joined by award-winning journalist and leader, Alison Rice. Juliet and Alison answer listener’s questions about how to manage low libido, different positions for different types of orgasm, sensual sex versus rough dirty sex (and how to communicate the desire for rough sex), masturbation fantasies, plus so much more. This episode is for everyone - men, women, young and old, and answers real-life questions from the Authentic Sex podcast listeners.

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited the author of The Queen’s Code, Alison Armstrong, on the show to explore and unveil the secrets of her 28-year marriage to her late husband Greg. Alison also spoke extensively about the ways in which women emasculate men (and why they need to stop), how to communicate what we need in a way that our man will understand us, how to talk about sex, the difference between a relationship and a partnership, how to keep enjoying sex into your 60’s and 70’s, plus so much more!

In this bonus episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet explores and unveils the secrets of great sex and deep pleasure. Juliet explores awakening our inner lover, the impact of stress on our sex lives, healthy communication tips, why polarity in the bedroom creates fireworks, the sacred art of cock and pussy worship, why eye contact is essential, and so much more!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet spoke about behind the scenes of her personal life as a sexologist. This is part two of a series that explores and reveals what goes on in Juliet’s life behind closed doors. Juliet covers the following topics - what expectations and pressure she feels as a sexologist, what her daily routine is, how she balances motherhood and business, her views on monogamy and polyamory, her experience of pregnancy and birth, how she overcame endometriosis, how she manages her time, how she deals with judgement, what drives her to do what she does in the world, how often she has sex … plus SO much more.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited intimacy and relationship expert, Michaela Boehm, on the show to talk about all-things desire, arousal, and pleasure. This episode explores how to reignite desire in long-term relationships, how to keep the spark alive when living together, the mechanics of desire versus the mechanics of relationship, daily practices to reconnect with our feeling body, plus so much more!

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited herbalist and nutritionist, Erin Lovell Verninder, onto the show to talk about using natural herbs for a healthy libido, great fertility, and childbirth. This episode is packed full of great information! Erin covers the impact of stress and burnout on libido, how to maintain great fertility, what to consider while trying to conceive, how to prepare for childbirth, plus so much more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to live a life full of health and vitality!

[The Teachers]For episode 42 of Offline, host Alison Rice sits down for a second time with leading Australian sexologist and host of Authentic Sex, Juliet Allen. If you haven’t listened to their first honest conversation and you’d like to, here it is. The pair discuss sex as a pathway to healing, sex magic, why our cycle is sacred, why it is time to redefine the word slut and much more. This time around, Juliet answers questions sent in from Offline’s curious and thoughtful listeners. Topics include: becoming more confident in the bedroom, how to improve your libido, how to accept your partner’s sexual attraction to others, how to communicate your sexual needs, how to communicate you have an STD, why we should consider organic alternatives to supermarket lube, how to get in touch with your feminine after a major operation like a hysterectomy, sex-positive porn, why enjoying anal sex comes down to trust and Juliet’s tips to authentic and connected oral sex.Warning: Some parts of this honest conversation are difficult and confronting. If you need help or support, please reach out:Reach Out’s sexual assault support directoryCall 1800 RESPECTAlison also advises not to have kids around for this one!Listen to Authentic SexFollow Juliet on InstagramMORE FROM OFFLINE AND ALISON RICEBecome a student of Self StudyIf you’re interested in learning about True Self, conscious success and more, consider becoming a student of Self Study — Offline’s school.Book a coaching session Offline’s host, Alison Rice, is an award-winning leader and conscious coach. She offers personal coaching sessions. Find out more or book directly. Early access For early access to new episodes of the podcast, Self Study learning opportunities and Offline events, follow @getoffline.co and @alisonlarsenrice on Instagram or Facebook. Share with those in needIf you know someone who would benefit from hearing these honest conversations, please share Offline with them.Original music by DLakeCreates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited regular guest, Winter Jade Icely, back on the show to join forces and share a modern-day holistic sex education guide for teenagers. This episode is specifically for teenagers to listen to, however, is also awesome for parents, carers, and teachers. Juliet and Winter covered plenty of topics including how to know when to have sex for the first time, boundaries, virginity, masturbation, erections, periods and sex, the difference between porn and real-life sex, STI’s, communication, love, heart connections, orgasms … and SO much more!

I have had a cold and still do.  Which has given me more time to just chill and play with my phone.  Specifically with Apps.  Today's episode I will be talking about 2 apps I have downloaded that are pretty cool to me.  One of the apps was mentioned on an amazing podcast called Authentic Sex starring the host Juliet Allen.  The other app I will talk about is about "nomo".  It is about eliminating  whatever you want to eliminate in your life.  This episode is for men and women.  Men, listen so you can understand your lady better.  She will be happy you did. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alimoon76/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alimoon76/support

In this episode of Authentic Sex, Juliet invited Shamanic Womb Witch and naturopath, Janine Ma-Ree, on the show to talk about the feminine mysteries, the power of the womb, and the magic of ecstatic menopause. This episode explores the feminine archetypes and physical initiations into a maiden, mother and crone. It also opens up the conversation about the magic of ecstatic menopause as a powerful portal and initiation as a woman.

Bryde and Jeremie dissect an episode of "Authentic Sex" to talk about lifestyle factors that affect libido. Jeremie has both an expanded sense of self and a hoarse voice from the music festival season. They address a brain boner from a listener who wants to communicate with her official boyfriend, without the aid of alcohol. Has she ever tried Molly? Wait... who is Molly? US listeners! We've been using Foria's Awaken Natural Arousal Oil - wanna try? Use our promo code TURNMEON to get 15% OFF on the Foria Wellness website: .   

Today Mason chats to Australia's leading sexologist Juliet Allen. Juliet is a deeply talented and educated woman who openly shares her knowledge from her background in psychology and sexology. Juliet is a qualified Yoga Teacher and Kundalini Tantra practitioner who is committed to freeing people from mundane and disempowered sexual relationships. Juliet authentically shares from her own personal experiences as a sexually empowered woman, and truly believes that great sex can be experienced by women and men every single day.   *Note this podcast contains explicit (sexy) language. In this podcast Mason and Juliet discuss: The renaissance of holistic sexuality emerging in today's society. The foundations of holistic sexuality. The importance of self love and self pleasure in the quest for true connection in life and in love. The power and potency of sexual energy. Sexual sustainability in body, mind, spirit and practice. Mindful masturbation. The continuous nature of foreplay. The art of knowing yourself sexually. Embodied orgasm. The connection between sound foundational health and libido. Sexual archetypes.   Who is Juliet Allen Juliet Allen is a Sexologist, Coach, Tantra Practitioner and host of the Authentic Sex podcast.  With a reputation for her bold and straight-to-the-point manner, Juliet facilitates 1:1 coaching sessions, educative workshops, and transformative online courses. Juliet’s purpose is to empower men and women to embrace their sexuality and transform their sex and relationships.   Resources Juliet Allen Website Juliet Allen Instagram Juliet Allen Facebook Authentic Sex podcast Juliet & Mason Chat Medicinal Mushrooms, Tonic Herbs and Sexuality Mantak Chia   Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes. Or  check us out on Stitcher :)! Plus  we're on Spotify!   Check Out The Transcript Here:

[The Teachers]Offline exists as an exploration of self, and we can’t do that without exploring our sexual essence. For episode 24 of Offline, host Alison Rice sat down with leading Australian sexologist, coach, and host of Authentic Sex, Juliet Allen. In this very honest conversation, Juliet and Alison discuss everything from sex as a pathway to healing, the importance of polarity of sexual energies in the bedroom, how to use our sexual energy to attract what we want in life, why our cycle is sacred, how to ask for what we truly desire, porn vs. connected sex, and why it is time to redefine the word slut.Trigger warning: Some parts of this honest conversation are difficult and confronting — both the language we use and the topics we explore. This includes miscarriage and loss. Alison also advises not to have kids around for this one.Juliet’s podcast, Authentic SexThe Juliet Pleasure Wand MORE FROM OFFLINE AND ALISON RICEBecome a student of Self StudyIf you’re interested in learning about True Self, conscious success and more, consider becoming a student of Self Study — Offline’s school.Book a coaching session Offline’s host, Alison Rice, is an award-winning leader and conscious coach. She offers personal coaching sessions. Find out more or book directly. Early access For early access to new episodes of the podcast, Self Study learning opportunities and Offline events, follow @getoffline.co and @alisonlarsenrice on Instagram or Facebook. Share with those in needIf you know someone who would benefit from hearing these honest conversations, please share Offline with them.Original music by DLakeCreates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There was a hot demand for Giulia to come back on the podcast and record an episode on all things crystals… so here we are! Buckle up for a wild ride filled with singing, dancing and a sh*t ton of laughing. We kick things off by recapping my reiki session and share how crystals impacted the energy blockages and overall experience. We discuss crystal history, common uses and weird-ass facts. Giuls breaks down the difference between a new moon and a full moon and the rituals she practices for each. We jam on the pull of the ocean, the beauty of monthly recalibration and science vs intuition. Finally, we weigh in on amber teething necklaces, gua-sha and crystal sex toys.

In this episode Juliet talks about why and how men can choose not to ejaculate during masturbation and partner sex. What are the benefits of non-ejaculation and why would men choose this ancient Tantric practice? All this and more is spoken about in this episode of Authentic Sex

This episode of Authentic Sex talks about the power of blood magic and period sex. By combining sex and blood together in ritual, we can manifest a life full of abundance and joy. This topic sheds light on new ways of viewing menstrual blood and sex.

This episode of Authentic Sex encourages you to explore the darker side of sex and embrace the dirty, slutty & rough sex that so many of us desire. This style of sex is often in the shadows and it's time to bring it to the light and ravish each other!

Want to know Juliet's top 8 tips for great blow jobs, tune in and listen to this fun episode of Authentic Sex! Also learn how to love cock from the bottom of your soul!

The Sacred Slut resides within us all, both women and men - she's not ashamed of her sexuality, she embraces it all and owns that part of herself. This episode of Authentic Sex is all about how everybody can embrace their sacred slut and fully own it!

This week the ladies interview the very sexy and talented Juliet Allen a sexologist out of Australia. Juliet talks about tantric sex, self pleasure and how relationships can control your finances. Listen and enjoy please check us out on sexualflavas.com and send topic ideas to sexualflavas1@gmail.com also don't forget to share and rate us so that we may continue to grow!

Why is self-pleasure so important in every woman's life? And why should we steer clear of clitoral orgasms, ditch our vibrators, and expand our overall experience of pleasure and orgasm? I answer these questions and more in this Tantra-inspired episode of AUTHENTIC SEX. Find out about full body orgasmic states and open your mind to new masturbation techniques! This is just the beginning of a whole new world of ecstatic orgasmic experiences.

Triambika is an internationally recognized seminar leader, professional sex and conscious intimacy coach and the founder of The Ecstatic Awareness Institute. She has guided thousands of men and women to empower their sexuality, by helping them to release shame, gain confidence, learn to have extraordinary sex, experience exceptional stamina and create healthier relationships. Her powerful work with singles and couples have been featured on the Playboy channel, Personal Life Media, Source Tantra, Gilad Creative Media and as the lead host and emcee for the International Sex and Consciousness Conferences. Triambika brings her depth, intuition, passion and magnetism to her work. Harnessing her extensive training and practice with the time-honored tradition of Tantra, human sexuality, non-dual spirituality, masculine and feminine dynamics, NLP, and body-based modalities including yogic therapy and bodywork, she helps her clients to reach authentic sexual freedom and to form fulfilling relationships that support the highest expression of who they are.