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Emily Morse, popularly known as 'Sex with Emily,' has over 20 years of experience, best-selling books, and the Smart Sex Membership, shares her expertise on the complexities of female sexuality, particularly during menopause. The discussion covers how menopausal women can reconnect with their bodies, understand and reclaim pleasure, and enhance their sexual lives through various means such as solo sex, pelvic floor health, and the use of innovative sexual tools. Emily focuses on the importance of self-compassion, pleasure as a daily practice, and the unexpected journey towards better health and creativity through a mindful approach to sex. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep305 Emily Morse is a doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning sexuality podcast, "Sex with Emily," which has been on air for nearly two decades. She is a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and was previously a radio host and executive producer on SiriusXM. She has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, and Men's Health and has been featured by The Today Show, Conan, Entertainment Tonight, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and elsewhere. Check out our fasting membership at https://esetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we're diving into the world of polyamory with Leanne Yau!  Leanne is an award-winning polyamory educator and through her platform PolyPhilia, she creates educational and entertaining content to help people navigate non-monogamous relationships with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Inside the episode, we'll get into what polyamory is (and isn't), the biggest myths that surround it, what monogamous daters could learn from polyamorists, and how to take the first steps if you're poly-curious.  We'll explore frameworks like the relationship escalator and relationship anarchy, the different types of polyamory, and cover dating essentials like communication, boundaries, and even jealousy! But that's not all, we answer some of your top questions like when do I tell someone I'm polyamorous, what if I don't have much experience, but am dating someone who does, and how do I know if polyamory is right for me? Whether you're new to polyamory or just curious, this conversation will give you insights and tools to approach dating and relationships with more ease. Alright Flirties, let's do this, and meet Leanne! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Work with me! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest:  Leanne Yau is a British award-winning polyamory educator, writer, speaker, certified sex and relationships educator, and trainee psychosexual therapist whose work is all about non-monogamy and sex positivity. She creates educational and entertaining multimedia content about creating healthy and sustainable non-monogamous relationships, drawing from her lived experiences as a polyamorous, bisexual, neurodivergent, kinky, and Asian agender femme who has been openly non-monogamous since 2016. Since 2020, Leanne has connected with millions across the globe through her social media posts, online and in-person talks, workshops, panels, and lectures, in the media, and her private non-monogamous peer support sessions. She also writes ‘A Polyamorous Perspective', a polyamory advice column at Gay Times. Leanne was named in ‘15 LGBTQ+ Educators Who Took Instagram Infotainment To The Next Level' (Buzzfeed, 2021), '10 Polyamory Experts to Follow on TikTok' (Cosmopolitan, 2022), and ‘60 Top Influencers Who Are Actually Worth the Follow' (Men's Health, 2023). She holds a Special Recognition and Appreciation Award for her contributions to the non-monogamous community (The Panel ENM, 2021), and was nominated for Sex and Relationships Creator of the Year (BCreator, 2024). Follow Leanne on Instagram Book a Peer Support Session Join Leanne on Discord YouTube, Other Socials + Offers/Coaching About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Britt Frank, a licensed neuro-psychotherapist, trauma specialist, expert in human behavior, keynote speaker, and author, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Britt's work has been featured in major media outlets, including Psychology Today, The New York Times, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Fast Company, and Forbes.

This is a Vintage Selection from 2008The BanterThe Guys talk about a civilized way to get groomsmen looking good for the wedding that doesn't involve a trip to the spa. The First ConversationThe Restaurant Guys hear from Kim Haasarud, author and mixologist, who gives advice on sangria. They talk about which wines work best, how to get the most out of the fruit and the best ways to implement it at a party. The Second ConversationThe Restaurant Guys talk with Jeanne Kelley about her experiences with urban gardening –complete with chickens and a goat! She shares her joy of composting, the best kitchen tool she's ever used and a secret ingredient that's one of The Guys' favorites. BiosKim Haasarud is an award-winning mixologist, author, and founder of Liquid Architecture, a consulting firm known for crafting innovative cocktail programs. She is the author of the best-selling 101 Cocktails series and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Wine Enthusiast, and Cosmopolitan.Jeanne Kelley is a Los Angeles–based cookbook author, food writer specializing in seasonal, sustainable cooking. She trained at the esteemed École de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris.Jeanne is the author of several cookbooks, including Salad for Dinner, The Portable Feast, and Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes: A Backyard Garden-to-Table Cookbook.  Her work has been featured in publications such as Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, and Everyday with Rachael Ray. She also contributed to Williams Sonoma's Holiday Baking collection. InfoKim Hassarudhttps://www.liquid-architecture.com/Jeanne Kelleyhttps://www.jeannekelleykitchen.com/The Martini Expo!Presented by the award-winning publication The Mix with Robert Simonson https://martiniexpo.com/Sept 12 & 13, 2025 @ Industry City in BrooklynJoin us for martini experiences with acclaimed guests (see martiniexpo.com)Restaurant Guys Regulars get a 10% discount. Subscribe at https://www.restaurantguyspodcast.com/ Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Meryl chats with Kitty Zeldis about her new novel, One of Them, a story about two young women at Vassar in the years after World War II. It is a tale of secrets and lies, the knotty question of Jewish identity, and the complicated relationship of mothers and daughters. Born in Israel, Kitty Zeldis is the pen name of a Brooklyn-based author of nine novels and more than 35 books for children. Her new historical novel, One of Them, was just published. Her fiction, essays and articles have appeared in numerous national and literary publications including the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Family Circle and O, the Oprah Magazine. She is the Fiction Editor of Lilith Magazine and lives in Brooklyn. Facebook: www.facebook.com/kittyzeldis Instagram: www.instagram.com/kittyzeldis On People of the Book, award-winning author Meryl Ain chats with notable authors, and brings you the best in books with Jewish content. From novels to memoirs to short stories to scholarly tomes, we cover a wide range of reads. Our freewheeling conversations are thought provoking and intimate. They span historical themes, contemporary issues, the writing process, and the influences that inspire and empower writers to tell their stories and share them with the world. Meryl is the award-winning author of The Takeaway Men, a post-Holocaust novel, and the sequel, Shadows We Carry. Her new collection of short stories, Remember to Eat, will be published in January 2026. She is also the founder of the Facebook group, Jews Love To Read! People of the Book is a copyrighted work © of Meryl Ain and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network. Website: merylain.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheBookWithMerylAin facebook.com/MerylAinAuthor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/455865462463744 Copyright by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #KittyZeldis #OneOfThem #PostWorldWarII #Vassar #Poughkeepsie #Antisemitism #WASPCulture #Manhattan #Paris #Palestine #Kibbutz #SecretsAndLies #MotherDaughterRelationship #JewishIdentity #WritingProcess #LilithMagazine #HistoricalFiction #ReligiousPersecution #Prejudice #TheDressmakersOfProspectHeights #NotOurKind #PeopleoftheBook #MerylAin #TheTakeawayMen #Sequel #ShadowsWeCarry #RememberToEat #LetsTalkJewishBooks #JewsLoveToRead

Meryl chats with Kitty Zeldis about her new novel, One of Them, a story about two young women at Vassar in the years after World War II. It is a tale of secrets and lies, the knotty question of Jewish identity, and the complicated relationship of mothers and daughters.Born in Israel, Kitty Zeldis is the pen name of a Brooklyn-based author of nine novels and more than 35 books for children. Her new historical novel, One of Them, was just published. Her fiction, essays and articles have appeared in numerous national and literary publications including the New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Family Circle and O, the Oprah Magazine. She is the Fiction Editor of Lilith Magazine and lives in Brooklyn.Facebook: www.facebook.com/kittyzeldisInstagram: www.instagram.com/kittyzeldisOn People of the Book, award-winning author Meryl Ain chats with notable authors, and brings you the best in books with Jewish content. From novels to memoirs to short stories to scholarly tomes, we cover a wide range of reads. Our freewheeling conversations are thought provoking and intimate. They span historical themes, contemporary issues, the writing process, and the influences that inspire and empower writers to tell their stories and share them with the world. Meryl is the award-winning author of The Takeaway Men, a post-Holocaust novel, and the sequel, Shadows We Carry. Her new collection of short stories, Remember to Eat, will be published in January 2026. She is also the founder of the Facebook group, Jews Love To Read!People of the Book is a copyrighted work © of Meryl Ain and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.Website: merylain.com/www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheBookWithMerylAinfacebook.com/MerylAinAuthor/www.facebook.com/groups/455865462463744Copyright by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#AuthorsOnTheAir #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #AOTA #KittyZeldis #OneOfThem #PostWorldWarII #Vassar #Poughkeepsie #Antisemitism #WASPCulture #Manhattan #Paris #Palestine #Kibbutz #SecretsAndLies #MotherDaughterRelationship #JewishIdentity #WritingProcess #LilithMagazine #HistoricalFiction #ReligiousPersecution #Prejudice #TheDressmakersOfProspectHeights #NotOurKind #PeopleoftheBook #MerylAin #TheTakeawayMen #Sequel #ShadowsWeCarry #RememberToEat #LetsTalkJewishBooks #JewsLoveToRead

In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Kerstin Weng, Chefredakteurin der deutschen Vogue, über ihren beeindruckenden Weg durch den Modejournalismus – von der Cosmopolitan bis zur Vogue. Sie erklärt, wie sie die traditionsreiche Marke inhaltlich neu aufgestellt hat, warum sie nie nach Plan gearbeitet hat – und was ihr heute wirklich wichtig ist: Relevanz, Haltung und Menschlichkeit. Außerdem gibt sie Einblicke in ihren Umgang mit Geld, Balance zwischen Karriere und Familie und die Kraft der Intuition.

On this episode of Accelerate Your Business Growth, host Diane Helbig welcomes Taylor Scott—best-selling author, keynote speaker, and hospitality industry veteran. Taylor shares insights from his 20+ years working with iconic brands like Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He dives deep into the transformative power of kindness, intentionality, and genuine hospitality within organizations, and reveals his practical framework for leaders looking to create workplaces where both employees and customers truly thrive. Tune in to learn why kindness isn't just a feel-good perk but a real competitive advantage, how to define and live your company's mission, vision, and values, and the six actionable virtues every leader can embody to inspire and engage their teams. If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious. Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts. We are also honored to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 10 Growth Hacking Podcasts, Top 25 Evergreen Podcasts and Top 50 Business Growth Podcasts on the web. Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it's sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dr. Fatima Daoud is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist and the first OBGYN guest on Doctor's Inn. Dr. Daoud is a clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University and a widely recognized voice in women's health—featured on Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and more for her advocacy in debunking misinformation and promoting accessible, equitable care.In this episode, we dive into the hidden inequities faced by women of color in pregnancy care, how unconscious biases shape medical training and patient encounters, and the historical roots of discrimination within medical specialties. Dr. Daoud also shares her insights on balancing faith and cultural humility in women's health, navigating the challenges of residency and rotations, and empowering patients with accurate, evidence-based education. Whether you're a medical student, practicing clinician, or simply curious about women's health, this conversation sheds light on the path toward a more inclusive and just future in medicine.Follow Dr. Daoud on Instagram @doctordaoud to learn more about her work, media features, and upcoming projects.If you want to support Doctor's Inn, here are some easy ways:1. Leave a rating! We welcome all feedback!2. Visit our website at www.doctorsinnpodcast.com to gain access to in-depth resources and our YouTube channel at Doctor's Inn Podcast to watch short engaging animated videos3. Follow our socials @doctorsinnpodcast

Send us a textSkin health isn't just about creams and serums — it's deeply connected to your gut, your immune system, and the nutrients that help your body repair, hydrate, and calm inflammation from within.In this week's Friday 5 episode, I'm sharing my five favourite BodyBio products that I use and recommend for skin health:Evening Primrose Oil

Some people spend their whole lives affirming the fact that they shouldn't get any more than what they have. They are told to be quiet and be grateful that they have more than their parents, and to forget their own aspirations. They believe what is essentially a lie, a spell to keep you complacent. But it doesn't have to be this way! You can break the spell and get everything you've ever wanted. And to do that, I've invited an author who has broken the spell of unworthiness so many times and given herself the life she's always dreamed of.    Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC, is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, self-worth expert, and thought leader. Gutierrez is also the author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul and the affirmation deck Wisdom Del Alma. Christine has a Bachelor's degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development and a Master's degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention and community. Through her work, Christine offers group coaching, corporate wellness, transformational retreats such as her annual Diosa Retreat in Puerto Rico, and soul-based business mentorship in her annual Madre Diosa Legacy Council. In addition, Christine is the founder of the forthcoming app DIOSA, a global community where like-hearted women gather to meet soul sisters, gather in circle, and rise together.  She has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Latina Magazine, Yahoo Health, Ebony, Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Online, Telemundo, and others. For more information, head to www.christineg.tv and follow her on Instagram, where she is most active: www.instagram.com/cosmicchristine    In this week's episode, we are breaking the spell of unworthiness that has been holding you back. With help from her brand new book, I Am Worthy, Christine Gutierrez talks about why unworthiness is a lie that you can stop believing in. So many of us have been walking around believing lies that were created to keep us quiet and small, when in reality, we have always had big dreams. Listen to Christine's episode to learn how to break the unworthiness spell, reject the lie, and start embracing the spell of worthiness. You can have everything you've ever wanted, as long as you believe you are worthy of it. And the most amazing thing is - you already are.    Follow Christine on: IG: @cosmicchristine Website: www.christineg.tv   Purchase I Am Worthy: Break the Spell of Unworthiness, Reclaim Your Divinity, and Unearth Your True Power by Christine Gutierrez here!   Resources Mentioned: EP. 185: The BFF Method: Manifest Anything by Rewiring Your Mind Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: Sign up for the free webinar “The Magnetic CEO Method” here! Join the waitlist for the Courage Driven Latina program here. Join the waitlist for the Magnetic Mastermind here.   Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio. 

Howard Bloom has been called “next in a lineage of seminal thinkers that includes Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Freud, and Buckminster Fuller” by Britain's Channel4 TV and “the next Stephen Hawking” by Gear Magazine. Bloom is the author of seven books, including The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition Into the Forces of History and the new Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me: A Search for Soul in the Power Pits of Rock and Roll. The Office of the Secretary of Defense threw a symposium on Bloom's second book, Global Brain: The Evolution of Mass Mind from the Big Bang to the 21st Century, and brought in representatives from the State Department, the Energy Department, DARPA, IBM, and MIT. The eleventh president of India, Dr. A.P.J. Kalam called Bloom's third book, The Genius of the Beast: A Radical Re-Vision of Capitalism, “a visionary creation.” And the Sheikh who runs Dubai named a racehorse—the Beast–after that same book. Bloom has published or lectured scholarly conferences in twelve different fields, from quantum physics and cosmology to neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, information science, governance, and aerospace. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, Wired, Knight Financial News Service, Cosmopolitan, The Village Voice, and the blog sites of Psychology Today and The Scientific American. In a full-page article in Business Insider, SpaceX's Elon Musk praised one of Bloom space projects, the Two Billion Dollar Moon Prize. The Two Billion Dollar Moon Prize was also covered in Time, Newsweek, CBS, NBC, Fox News, and Politico. And Jeff Bezos tweeted a Bloom blog from the Scientific American calling for the establishment of a permanent transport infrastructure in space.Low Value Mail is a live call-in show with some of the most interesting guests the internet has to offer.Every Monday night at 7pm ETSupport The Show:

Access a free mindfulness meditation guided by Mary Tilson to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving __Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHC is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrated Health Coach, cancer survivor, and the creator of the Truce with Food method. Her approach integrates adult development psychology with behavioral change strategies, refined over a decade of real-world application to help her clients achieve lasting food freedom. Ali is also the host of the top-ranked podcast, Insatiable. Her work has been widely featured in the media by Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health and many others.In this episode, we discuss:Ali's journey to food freedomWhy eating issues are not about foodAttachment & belongingBreaking the binge cycleEmotional triggers that lead to self-sabotageSeparating exercise from weight lossHealing in communityJoin Ali's Free Workshop on Sept 3: https://alishapiro.com/why-am-i-eating-this-now-live-group/Listen to the Insatiable Podcast: https://alishapiro.com/podcast/___Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The astrology of September is…BANANAS. This month brings us a whole SIX planetary ingresses, a superior Mercury cazimi (domicile and exalted in Virgo, no less), an autumn equinox (bringing us into Libra season)…oh yeah, and our second eclipse season of 2025, our first eclipse season that takes place entirely across the Virgo-Pisces axis since this series started a year ago. No big deal.The name of the game this September is confronting big change with a sense of adaptability. But I won't jump the gun—listen to this month's Cosmic Musings forecast to get the ENTIRE low-down.I'm so excited to introduce you to this month's guest astrologer, Sam Manzella! Sam Manzella (she/they) is a queer writer, astrologer, and multimedia journalist based in Brooklyn. (She's a Gemini, obviously.) Their astrology practice is rooted in the Hellenistic tradition. She is an astrology columnist for The Malin Journal and a former staff writer for STAR/CHILD, the astrology app for families. Sam's writing has appeared in dozens of print and online publications, including Them, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, and more. Subscribe to her Substack, Astrology by Sam, for free weekly forecasts. I absolutely adore Sam and their practical, down to earth approach to accessible astrology.You can find Sam at...Newsletter: sammanzella.substack.comWebsite: sammanzella.comInstagram: @_sammanzella, @sammanzellaastroThreads: @_sammanzella(fun fact: Sam and I had met in an incredibly kismet way in a cafe under last year's solar eclipse in Libra—which also happened to be on my solar return. Our coming together was completely fated)You can find me across socials, head to my website and check out more of my work, or check out my substack (and subscribe to my weekly forecast-newsletters) here:https://bio.site/CrossroadsAstro https://witchatthecrossroads.substack.com/ https://thewitchatthecrossroads.as.me/schedule.php https://www.corianneastro.com/

Sabrina Dhawan's debut feature as screenwriter, Monsoon Wedding, won the ‘Leon D'Oro' at the Venice Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination. Sabrina's other produced screenplay credits include Kaminey, directed by Vishal Bharadwaj for UTV; Ishqiya, directed by Abhishek Chaubey for Shemaroo Entertainment. 11.9.01, directed by Nair for Canal Plus; Cosmopolitan for PBS; Rangoon, directed by Vishal Bharadwaj.  She served as co-producer on Bollywood Hero, a mini-series for IFC and as story consultant on Bharadwaj's Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola and wrote a documentary Greatest Love Story Ever Told to celebrate 100 years of Indian cinema for UTV and Shekhar Kapoor.Sabrina has been commissioned to write for include UTV, 20th Century Fox, HBO, Disney, Fox-Star, Killer Films, ABC Family and Fox Searchlight.Her student short Saanjh – As Night Falls won ‘Best of the Festival' at the Palm Springs Film Festival; ‘Most Original Film' from New Line Cinema, ‘Audience Impact' Award at Angelus Awards, and was nominated for a Student Academy Award.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are co-founders of the bipartisan superpac The Seneca Project, Tara's a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill and most recently served as a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project. She's a political writer and commentator who's appeared on MSNBC and other news outlets, The View, and Real Time with Bill Maher. Her writing has been featured on CNN.com, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast, and NBC.com. In November 2020 she left the Republican Party after Donald Trump refused to concede the election to Joe Biden. Michelle Kinney previously she served as the Creative Director at The Lincoln Project. She's also a photojournalist, previously served as Vice President of WestSide Democrats in NYC, and was publicly elected to the New York County Democratic Committee. Michelle and Tara share their thoughts on Trump first 200 +days; the awesome Newsom trolling; Texas redistricting, mail-in voting, the attack on the 19th Amendment, and the overall assault on our voting process; the "liberal media's" role in shaping the narrative; and the need for Democrats to stay positive, engaged, strong and to fight fire with fire. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

In Part 1 of our interview with journalist Claire Hoffman, Claire shares what it was like growing up in an Iowa trailer park community built around the Transcendental Meditation (or TM) movement and its charismatic leader, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi–whose followers included The Beatles. Claire shares what the daily routine was like in the TM community, how it felt believing every adult she knew could levitate, and the powerful mystique of Maharishi.Plus, she tells how the fall of the Berlin Wall and her subscription to Cosmopolitan magazine helped lead to her eventual awakening about the guru being a mere mortal, and the book she wrote about that experience, Greetings From Utopia Park.SOURCES:Greetings From Utopia ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silvy Khoucasian is a Relationship Coach and a Writer. Her heart mission is to support people in being deeply and soulfully self-connected and to use their self-awareness to create relationships that feel nourishing and supportive. Silvy guides others to get to know themselves in a collaborative and empowering way and teaches people ways to strengthen their communication skills, their capacity to be vulnerable, and their ability to create healthy and compassionate boundaries. She has been deeply invested in her own personal healing journey over the last decade and highly values being an eternal student. Silvy has been featured in various publications such as Women's Health, Buzzfeed, Vogue, Playboy, Allure, and Cosmopolitan magazine. Silvy eagerly looks forward to contributing to the global conversation on intimate relationships for many years to come. We discuss:  Exploring why therapy is more accepted than ever and how self-awareness can transform the way we love. Why focusing only on yourself isn't enough without learning key relationship skills like vulnerability and communication. How understanding your attachment style can help you navigate dating and deepen connections. The importance of defining what you want and building a strong foundation before rushing into intimacy. How to move past social media's unrealistic dating ideals and prioritize kindness, openness, and real conversation. Follow Silvy Khoucasian on Instagram: @silvykhoucasian Follow Silvy Khoucasian on Facebook: @Silvy Khoucasian  Work with Silvy in 1:1 Coaching here Start Silvy's course, Attachment 101: https://silvy.teachable.com/p/attachment-101  Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of the show which aired on 8/9/25.... (0:04:22): Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas busted for running illegal raked home poker game and hiring hookers to service players.... (0:32:55): NBA player Malik Beasley accused of manipulating prop bets on himself.... (0:50:42): Former Hustler Casino Live player "Pepe", real name Elvis Bersai Lopez-Ambrosio, is wanted by feds for human trafficking.... (1:02:13): Druffytime Theater: Which of these unfortunate events happened to Druff in 1974?.... (1:19:19): Everyone says Vegas is struggling badly -- is it true, and if so, why?.... (1:39:40): Rio gave $510 freeplay to anyone who was Caesars Diamond Plus/MGM Gold or higher... what do you think happened?.... (1:58:30): Twitch streamer "Xposed" denied a free smoothie at Resorts World blackjack table when betting $25k/hand.... (2:12:51): Momofuku restaurant at Cosmopolitan is now charging $1 per person for tap water.

If you had to dash out for a bottle of milk, could you just stroll to the supermarket? If the answer's yes, you might be living in a 15-minute city. What are these neighbourhoods, exactly, and why do conspiracy theorists hate them?

Elena Perseil a avut un parcurs invers decât al celor mai mulţi din branşa sa. Așa cum am povestit și în interviu, a făcut primii paşi în domeniu în afara graniţelor şi abia apoi şi-a construit brandul propriu în România. În prezent peste 70% dintre creaţiile ei îşi găsesc drum spre magazine din Dubai, Qatar, Italia, Franţa şi Japonia, însă unul dintre principalele ei obiective este ca tot mai multe românce să îi poarte creaţiile. A absolvit în anii 2000 Universitatea Esmod din Paris, iar apoi a început să lucreze la câteva case de modă de acolo. De-a lungul anilor, vedete celebre din România și din străinătate au purtat rochiile de lux Elena Perseil la evenimente pe covorul roșu, precum Laurence Leboeuf, Bai Ling, Bella Thorne și altele. Reviste glossy și de modă, precum Lash și Runway din Los Angeles, Mojeh din Orientul Mijlociu, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar folosesc adesea piesele mărcii pentru editorialele lor de modă. În prezent, designerul se concentrează pe ținutele de lux pentru seară și este in fiecare an prezentă la Festivalul de Film de la Cannes și Veneția.

Marielle Bobo is the VP of Content at Shoptalk Spring and Fall, where she curates programming and secures industry-leading speakers to spark the most important conversations in retail and ecommerce. She's spent 25 years in cross-platform media, serving as Editor-in-Chief & SVP of Programming at EBONY, Fashion Director at Essence, and shaping fashion, beauty, and retail narratives at Womenswear Daily, Allure, and Cosmopolitan.Before taking the helm at Shoptalk's content strategy, Marielle built a career telling stories that resonate: across print, digital, video, and live events, earning a reputation for translating trends into actionable insights. That lens now drives how she programs Shoptalk, ensuring attendees walk away with strategies they can implement immediately.Marielle shares what's different about Shoptalk Fall this year compared to year one, the genesis of the brand-new Leadership track, and why now is the moment for retail leaders to think differently about org design, planning, and agility. She also reveals which sessions ecommerce store owners and DTC brands can't afford to miss, plus how her editorial background influences the way she curates content for maximum impact.Whether she's explaining how to navigate a packed agenda or uncovering the most relevant themes for today's volatile retail landscape, Marielle offers a candid look at how great content can transform an industry event into a growth engine.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:40] Intro[01:01] Exploring global event series for innovators[02:05] Kicking off with immersive retail experiences[04:13] Planning your conference strategy in advance[06:20] Recapping key learnings before the show ends[09:50] Learning from leading retail and DTC brands[11:51] Finding solutions through casual conversations[12:58] Highlighting brick-and-mortar's role in EcommerceResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeOrganizing retail's industry's very best events shoptalk.com/Providing senior execs workshops, strategy sessions, Chicago retail tours, insights from 130+ leaders, and targeted connections fall.shoptalk.com/Follow Marielle Bobo linkedin.com/in/marielle-boboIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Taylor Swift made her highly anticipated debut on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast and it did not disappoint.Plus, Anna Sorokin (aka Anna Delvey) just added another bizarre chapter to her saga, in what must be the weirdest celeb bunny story of all time. Rabbits that appeared in a photoshoot with her turned up abandoned shortly after and it's sparked a wave of outrage and heated debate and we're all over it. Then we're diving into Margaret Qualley's cosmo cover and profile... especially the part about how she navigated dating now husband Jack Antonoff with what she calls "Southern girl etiquette".LISTENLove Tay Tay? Listen to Taylor Swift's Big News & The New Scandalous Twist In The Beckham FeudObsessed with Jack Antonoff lore? Check out our Brutally Honest Review of Too Much on NetflixTHE END BITS Support independent women's media The Spill podcast is on TikTok here and on Instagram here and you can check out our vodcast on Youtube here. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! To explore more Mamamia shows including those mentioned in this show browse here.Want $10 + a free month of Mamamia? We've got you.We're cooking up something exciting and need your brilliant opinions to help us make even better content.It's just 20 minutes of your time, and you'll get: $10 e-gift card 1 month Mamamia subscription (or gift it to someone if you're already a subscriber) Take our survey here and find the Terms and Conditions here CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Al Zambone and guest John Shelton Reed (author of The Ramos Gin Fizz, for the LSU Press series on iconic New Orleans cocktails) for a deep dive into the history, culture, and legend of the Ramos Gin Fizz—a cocktail that's as much a symbol of New Orleans as it is a drink. From its 19th-century origins and the city's cosmopolitan mix, to Prohibition, Huey Long, and the modern cocktail renaissance, this episode explores how a single drink can carry the weight of place and time.00:00 — Podcast intro00:23 — Welcome and guest introduction02:35 — The Ramos Gin Fizz: A New Orleans Legend (episode setup)02:35 — Origins and pronunciation of “Ramos”05:56 — Carl Ramos's biography and 19th-century mobility05:56 — New Orleans in the late 19th century05:56 — Cosmopolitan city, Caribbean and European connections08:56 — Cultural divisions in New Orleans10:55 — German immigration and Civil War era11:06 — Rise of celebrity bartenders and cocktail culture13:18 — New Orleans' iconic cocktails16:22 — The Ramos Gin Fizz recipe and its components17:45 — Al's first attempt at the drink19:30 — The “shaker boys” and the three-minute shake21:00 — Flavor profile and chemistry29:29 — Fame, Prohibition, and Huey Long38:23 — Southern soft drinks and temperance44:48 — Where to find the perfect Ramos Gin Fizz today46:46 — Closing thoughts and thanksFor Further Investigation John Shelton Reed, Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s"How the South Cornered the Soda Market"The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt HotelRevel Cafe and Bar– where Chris McMillian spells it "Ramos Gin Phizz", which just makes everything a little more confusing than it already was

Have you ever had that gut feeling about someone—but ignored it? Or maybe you felt a deep soul pull toward someone who later broke your heart? If so, this episode is for you. In this soulful and eye-opening conversation, Bela sits down with Nikki Novo, a bestselling author, proud Cuban-American, and master intuitive who's known for helping people create purpose-driven lives by reconnecting with their inner knowing. Nikki is the creator of the Soul-Led Living podcast, and her work has been featured everywhere from Oprah Daily to Cosmopolitan. Nikki's journey from fashion editor to spiritual teacher began with a love story that didn't go the way she planned. But through heartbreak, she found healing—and discovered that your intuition might just be the most powerful dating compass you'll ever have. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between following your heart and intuition What “dating intuitively” really means—and how to start doing it Why heartbreak can be the beginning of your spiritual awakening How to spot the difference between fear and true intuition What a soulmate is (and what it definitely isn't) Whether you've lost faith in your gut, are craving deeper connection, or are just curious about soulmates and signs, this episode will help you slow down, listen up, and lead with truth.

Brielle Cotterman is an Inc. 5,000 speaker, Contributor at Entrepreneur, Activist Against Domestic Violence, Publicity Expert, Founder of the Influential Leader Agency, and President of CEO School. She has spent nearly fifteen years helping clients craft and scale Dream careers to multiple 7 figures and beyond by building world-renowned personal brands and leveraging their stories to create speaking tours, author award-winning books, procure media placements, and inspire millions. She is a survivor of attempted murder and domestic violence and an advocate for a world where intimate partner abuse is not tolerated and survivors are met with empathy. Her clients are regularly featured in Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, Martha Stewart Living, Cosmopolitan, and many more! She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, a World's Grand Champion Equestrian, former National Spokesperson for multiple charitable organizations, Former Title Holder and Director within the Miss America Organization, Member of The Public Relations Society of America, Member of the Association of Image Consultants International, 2019 Epic Award Nominee from the National Association of Women Business Owners and named a finalist for 2023's Most Admired Woman Entrepreneur by Today's Woman Magazine. Brielle has been married for 5 years to the love of her life and owns & operates a horse farm, where she lives with her husband, three children, 12 horses, a mini cow, and two dogs.Connect with Brielle here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brielle-cotterman-8891a5128https://www.facebook.com/briellecotterman/https://www.briellecotterman.com/Take our business assessement here:https://www.magpaiassessments.com/4043/0

In this episode, I sit down with the radiant Colin Bedell of QueerCosmos to spill the cosmic tea on astrology, queerness, and why connection (and a good laugh) is soul medicine right now. We unpack shadow work, divine love, and what it really takes to thrive in the Age of Aquarius—no fluff, no filters, just truth, joy, and astrology that actually breathes. Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist who explores identity and relationships through his work. As co-founder of QueerCosmos, he creates accessible resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Featured on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan.com, and Discovery+'s Written in the Stars, Colin blends spirituality, scholarship, and creativity to inspire connection and belonging. Click here if you're ready to work 1:1 with me and delve deeper.Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Aquarius Energy00:22 The Age of Aquarius: What It Means00:47 Colin's Work & Intuitive Practice01:29 Social media & Astrology02:59 The Role of the Performer05:25 Astrology, Identity, and Connection09:23 Becoming Human: Love & Relationality12:06 How Astrology Informs Connection16:45 The Age of Aquarius: 2025 & Beyond28:36 Saturn-Neptune Conjunction & Historical Shifts32:36 Revolution, Shadow Work, and Collective Energy36:22 The Power of Truth-Telling in Queer Community41:11 Grief, Letting Go, and Connection46:38 Laughter, Levity, and Spiritual Practice54:49 Final Thoughts, Where to Find Colin Connect with LeilaniWebsite: shamanleilani.com | leilanimanulu.comInstagram: @shamanleilaniTiktok: @shamanleilaniThreads: @shamanleilaniMedium: @shamanleilani Connect with ColinWebsite: http://colinbedell.com/Instagram: @queercosmosTiktok: @queercosmos ARE YOU READY TO UNDERSTAND THE UNSEEN MORE FULLY? ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Universe has the answers for creating the change that we need to not simply survive but to thrive. But how do we access the information? Join Leilani Mañulu as she unpacks spiritual truths with mediums, healers, and creatives from all walks of life in service of making our world better for generations to come. ABOUT LEILANILeilani Mañulu is the host of The Intuitive Catalyst Podcast and author of “Paradox of the Water Bearer." Leilani is a modern shaman and corporate-dropout-turned-spiritual-entrepreneur whose purpose is to amplify and awaken Earth Angels and light leaders into their highest truth. She believes that the key to moving our human Collective forward is to bring our divine feminine back into balance: within ourselves, our communities, and our systems and organizations. She supports individuals in remembering their divine power through her writing, podcast, and workshops.

Happy Anal August! Is Your Behind Getting the Love it Deserves? In this episode of Shameless Sex, we're diving into the world of anal health and pleasure with the one and only Dr. Evan Goldstein - the leading anal health expert in the US and founder of Future Method. Tune in as we explore the importance of proper anal care, why it's often left unspoken, and how to take your anal game to the next level. Here's what you can expect to learn: • Why proper anal care is a total game-changer for your overall health and sex life • The reasons behind the anal care taboo (and why it's time to break the silence) • Expert tips for proper anal care, tailored for both pussy owners and penis owners • Dr. Goldstein's top tips for anal pleasure, from beginner to advanced • The lowdown on "jizz in the ass" etiquette (because we know you're curious) • An inside look at The Future Method and how it's revolutionizing anal care • How to get your hands on Dr. Goldstein's book, Butt Seriously, and work with him one-on-one Dr. Evan Goldstein is a renowned expert in his field, with a practice dedicated to treating and restoring the human butt. He's been featured in top publications, including GQ, Well+Good, and Cosmopolitan, and has become a go-to speaker for both medical and sex-positive industries. By tuning in, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the importance of anal care and how to prioritize your own behind. You'll also get actionable tips to enhance your sex life and confidence in the bedroom. So, what are you waiting for? Join us for this raunchy, real, and ridiculously informative episode of Shameless Sex. And, as a special treat, stay tuned until the end to hear about Dr. Goldstein's most memorable patient encounter - it's a story you won't want to miss! Get his book here: https://www.buttseriously.com Learn more or work with Dr. Goldstein here: https://bespokesurgical.com Join us for our next Shameless Sex retreat in the Coachella Valley, CA September 11th-14th: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/49b9fx8b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get premium access to our behind the scenes episodes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shamelesssex.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Get 10% off happy, healthy, soaking wet bits with code SHAMELESS at ⁠vb.health⁠ Get 15% off any annual membership at http://Masterclass.com/shameless Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://OMGyes.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Stewart Alsop speaks with Edouard Machery, Distinguished Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and Director of the Center for Philosophy of Science, about the deep cultural roots of question-asking and curiosity. From ancient Sumerian tablets to the philosophical legacies of Socrates and Descartes, the conversation spans how different civilizations have valued inquiry, the cross-cultural psychology of AI, and what makes humans unique in our drive to ask “why.” For more, explore Edouard's work at www.edouardmachery.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – 05:00 Origins of question-asking, Sumerian writing, norms in early civilizations, authority and written text05:00 – 10:00 Values in AI across cultures, RLHF, tech culture in the Bay Area vs. broader American values10:00 – 15:00 Cross-cultural AI study: Taiwan vs. USA, privacy and collectivism, urban vs. rural mindset divergence15:00 – 20:00 History of curiosity in the West, from vice to virtue post-15th century, link to awe and skepticism20:00 – 25:00 Magic, alchemy, and experimentation in early science, merging maker and scholarly traditions25:00 – 30:00 Rise of public dissections, philosophy as meta-curiosity, Socratic questioning as foundational30:00 – 35:00 Socrates, Plato, Aristotle—transmission of philosophical curiosity, human uniqueness in questioning35:00 – 40:00 Language, assertion, imagination, play in animals vs. humans, symbolic worlds40:00 – 45:00 Early moderns: Montaigne, Descartes, rejection of Aristotle, rise of foundational science45:00 – 50:00 Confucianism and curiosity, tradition and authority, contrast with India and Buddhist thought50:00 – 55:00 Epistemic virtues project, training curiosity, philosophical education across cultures, spiritual curiosityKey InsightsCuriosity hasn't always been a virtue. In Western history, especially through Christian thought until the 15th century, curiosity was viewed as a vice—something dangerous and prideful—until global exploration and scientific inquiry reframed it as essential to human understanding.Question-asking is culturally embedded. Different societies place varying emphasis on questioning. While Confucian cultures promote curiosity within hierarchical structures, Christian traditions historically linked it with sin—except when directed toward divine matters.Urbanization affects curiosity more than nationality. Machery found that whether someone lives in a city or countryside often shapes their mindset more than their cultural background. Cosmopolitan environments expose individuals to diverse values, prompting greater openness and inquiry.AI ethics reveals cultural alignment. In studying attitudes toward AI in the U.S. and Taiwan, expected contrasts in privacy and collectivism were smaller than anticipated. The urban, global culture in both countries seems to produce surprisingly similar ethical concerns.The scientific method emerged from curiosity. The fusion of the maker tradition (doing) and the scholarly tradition (knowing) in the 13th–14th centuries helped birth experimentation, public dissection, and eventually modern science—all grounded in a spirit of curiosity.Philosophy begins with meta-curiosity. From Socratic questioning to Plato's dialogues and Aristotle's treatises, philosophy has always been about asking questions about questions—making “meta-curiosity” the core of the discipline.Only humans ask why. Machery notes that while animals can make requests, they don't seem to ask questions. Humans alone communicate assertions and engage in symbolic, imaginative, question-driven thought, setting us apart cognitively and culturally.

Today's episode includes the first "Give me my flowers" set saluting Missionary Essie Moss of Detroit, MI (pictured); plus music from the Sensational Six, Voices of Cosmopolitan, Sensational Nightingales, Daniels Singers, Church of Our Prayer Choir, and more.

Elizabeth Birkelund is a novelist whose previous works include The Runaway Wife and The Dressmaker. Prior to writing novels, Elizabeth was a personal finance columnist for Cosmopolitan magazine and a full-time freelance writer for publications such as Glamour, Self, Victoria and Working Woman. Today, we'll be discussing her recent novel, A Northern Light in Provence, which is published by Ballantine Books.  

Remember when Cosmopolitan wasn't just peddling “100 Ways to Please Your Man”? Turns out, they were also spilling celebrity tea with blind items! This week, Kelli and Troy are talking about the alleged antics of Gwyneth Paltrow, Ed Burns, Cameron Diaz, Richard Gere, and so many more. Get ready, these blinds are VERY 2000's. ----Live Shows!--- Use code stars for 20% your tickets! https://www.x1entertainment.com/beyondtheblinds -----Sponsors----- Cornbread! CBD might be just what you need to level up your daily routine. Cornbread Hemp uses only the best part of the hemp plant – the flower – for the purest and most potent CBD. No fillers, no junk – just full-spectrum goodness. Right now, they're offering 30% off your first order! Just go to cornbreadhemp.com/BLINDS and use code BLINDS at checkout. ASPCA Pet Insurance! To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/BLINDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note: This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature audiences. As we enter our wisdom years, many of us face unspoken questions about intimacy, connection, and sexual fulfillment that deserve thoughtful, evidence-based answers.In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Justin Garcia, a leading researcher in human sexuality, to explore the rich landscape of mature sexuality and how we can maintain vibrant sexual health throughout the aging process. Far from being a topic shrouded in silence or decline, sexuality and aging represent an opportunity for deeper intimacy, self-discovery, and passionate connection that draws on decades of life experience. Dr. Garcia will guide us through the science of healthy aging as it relates to sexual wellness, debunking myths while offering practical insights for those ready to embrace this often-overlooked dimension of thriving in our later years. Whether you're navigating changes in your own sexual journey or supporting a partner through theirs, this conversation promises to reframe how we think about desire, pleasure, and intimacy in our wisdom years. Justin shares statistical insights from the Kinsey Institute concerning the impact of COVID on sexual behaviors, highlights pivotal discoveries from the 'Sex After 60' collaborative study by the Kinsey Institute and Cosmopolitan magazine, discusses emerging trends in sexual health, and explores the relationship between sexuality and happy aging.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Constant Contact—Offers easy-to-use email and digital marketing tools to grow your business.Visit ConstantContact.com and get a 30-day FREE trial. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

David Litt is the New York Times bestselling author of Thanks, Obama; Democracy in One Book or Less; and his latest, It's Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground. He's a former senior speechwriter for Barack Obama, described as “the comic muse for the president” for his work on the White House Correspondents' Dinner monologues. He's also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, and more. Along with writing speeches and jokes for political figures, athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and philanthropists, David was the head writer/producer at Funny Or Die, DC, and has written and sold comedy pilots for Comedy Central, ABC, and NBC. David and I discuss his new book and why he embarked on this incredible journey. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Can you handle a double dose of Shameless Sex? In this sizzling mashup episode, we're bringing together two of our hottest episodes featuring the one and only Layla Martin, the visionary founder of the VITA method and the "Headmistress of Pleasure" herself. Here's what you'll learn from this shameless mashup: • The secrets to having mind-blowing sex that will leave you breathless (and wanting more) • How to break free from mediocre sex and ignite a passion that will transform your relationship • The art of tantric sex and how it can revolutionize your love life • Tips and tricks for communicating your desires and needs to your partner • How to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and your partner By listening to this episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes great sex, and how to bring that magic into your own life. Whether you're looking to spice up your relationship or simply want to learn more about yourself, this episode is for you. Layla Martin, our fabulous guest, is a renowned sex and relationships coach, podcaster, and founder of the VITA method. With over 20 years of experience in Tantra and a background in Human Biology from Stanford University, Layla is the ultimate expert in all things sex, love, and relationships. She's also the host of the popular podcast "This Tantric Life" and has been featured in top publications like Cosmopolitan and Women's Health Magazine. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into this mashup episode and get ready to ignite your passion and transform your love life. Want to learn more about Layla's programs and become a certified sex and relationships coach? Click the link in the episode description to join the waitlist for her signature Vita Coaching Sex/Love/Relationship certification program. And, as a special treat, use the referral link to check out Layla's programs and get ready to level up your sex and relationships game! Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/pp4zh9m6 Join us for our next Shameless Sex retreat in the Coachella Valley, CA September 11th-14th: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/49b9fx8b⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get premium access to our behind the scenes episodes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shamelesssex.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://OMGyes.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get $50 off your first LifeRX order with code SHAMELESS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://liferx.md⁠⁠⁠ Click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠for their GLP-1's Click ⁠⁠here f⁠⁠or their Peptides

Kavita Ajwani is one of the world's top dating psychology coaches for men and the founder of Dashing Date. With over 13 years of experience, she helps men navigate modern dating with confidence and success. She's the resident dating expert on Breakfast Television and has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Global News. In this episode, Kavita shares her unique approach to helping men build confidence and find lasting love! Discover the challenges young men face in today's dating world, the impact of digital spaces, and the importance of mindset shifts. Tune in for a conversation that promises to change your perspective on dating and relationships! Exclusive for I Dare You Podcast listeners, to gain access to Kavita's FREE Masterclass, go to @dashingdate and DM: “Darrin Johnson” To connect with Kavita; www.dashingdate.com Instagram: @dashingdate Connect with Darrin Johnson: www.idareyoupod.com Instagram: @idareyoupod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

If you have listened to the podcast for awhile, you have probably heard me reference the book Here For it: Or, How To Save Your Soul in America by R. Eric Thomas. It is a favorite of mine and had a big impact on me when I read it the first time in June of 2020, so I was SO excited when my friend and returning guest Izzie Call read it, loved it as well, and wanted to come on and talk about it with me. In the episode I referenced the review I wrote about it at the time, but then I never read the review so here it is: Eric Thomas grew up thinking he was a normal kid until others made him feel that he wasn't. Black, gay, and Christian, these essays reflect upon his experience of never fitting in, being discriminated against, and his hopeful journey to find his place in a country that he loves. Thomas' conversational writing style draws the reader in, and his ability to add humor to heartbreaking moments truly make these stories come to life. In a time when we can all use to learn more about other's experiences, this book was enlightening and truthful, with jokes that landed like Kerri Strug in the ‘96 Olympics.My guest this week is the always delightful Izzie Call. Izzie works as a museum educator for the VMFA coordinating projects related to the permanent collections and special exhibition displays including digital components, labels, and webresources. Izzie is a lifelong, passionate educator and feels most at home speaking about art with those who have an interest in learning.Also, thank you to Eric Thomas for sharing his favorite drink with me when in a moment of bravado (delusion?) I reached out to him on IG. It is a Cosmopolitan and he said he is bringing it back as a recession indicator!Cosmo Recipe 1 oz cranberry juice0.5 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 oz triple sec (I use Cointreau)1.5-2 oz vodka Shake hard with ice, pour into martini glass, garnish with orange or lime, and enjoy!In this EpisodeBooks by R. Eric ThomasWebsite - R.Eric ThomasEric's Newsletter - Check It Out!Cosmos TV ShowAli Hazelwood Hunger Games DramaFrida Kahlo VMFA Exhibit (on view through 9/28/25)

Justin Timberlake BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Timberlake has dominated headlines this week for all the wrong reasons—and plenty of social buzz proves it. The pop superstar, still riding off his Forget Tomorrow World Tour which wrapped in February, has been back on festival stages across Europe, and the fan reaction has gone viral for its overwhelmingly negative tone. After his July 17 performance at Electric Castle in Romania—his first-ever show in the country—angry concertgoers complained en masse, posting on TikTok and Instagram that Timberlake barely sang, coming on stage 45 minutes late, letting his backing track handle most of the vocals, and repeatedly shoving the mic out to the crowd instead of performing his hits himself. “When you pay for a concert but get a mute singer” became the running joke. Fox News reports that clips from the set were flooded with comments like "This performance could've been an email" and "I want my money back and I didn't even go," with a few even calling for refunds. The backlash only intensified after similar footage emerged from his Lollapalooza Paris set, with Cosmopolitan highlighting fans' disappointment and noting untamed complaints littering his Instagram posts.Timberlake has not publicly addressed the controversy. Instead, his touring machine rolled on. On July 27, he played the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of his JT Live 2025 global tour, with another stop upcoming at ITU Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on July 30, according to posts from his official channels and corroborating coverage from the concert circuit. However, his Baku appearance drew further scrutiny, with Zartonk Media critiquing the show as part of a celebrity wave whitewashing Azerbaijan's ongoing human rights record—a reminder of how international bookings can come with loaded political baggage. Fans and commentators alike are closely watching to see if this spate of festival appearances is damaging his reputation in a lasting way.Beyond the stage, Timberlake is reportedly facing a business crunch. A widely shared Instagram reel alleged several of his side ventures are posting significant losses, specifically calling out his beverage brand, though direct financial figures have not been independently confirmed. The long shadow of his 2024 DWI arrest lingers too: Fox News reminds readers that his tour nearly derailed after the incident, in which Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and made a court-mandated public apology and drunk-driving PSA.Social media, meanwhile, continues to roast him with memes and disappointment, making this week perhaps his toughest stretch of publicity in recent years. While Timberlake's next steps—both business and musical—are uncertain, the current wave of negative headlines seems likely to have some biographical significance if fan sentiment and professional setbacks persist.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Today, we dive into the disturbing findings from an Health & Human Services investigation into organ donation, revealing that some patients were still alive when the process began. We sit down with Dr. Raymond Lynch from HHS to unpack these issues, the reforms underway, and the redemptive hope organ donation offers when done right. Plus, we celebrate Christian music's mainstream surge with artists like Forrest Frank, react to Cosmopolitan's article about Relatable's impact, and address the troubling rise of $8,000 fake baby dolls, exposing their spiritual implications. Share the Arrows 2025 is on October 11 in Dallas, Texas! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for tickets now! Sponsored by: ⁠Carly Jean Los Angeles⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Good Ranchers⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodranchers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠EveryLife⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.everylife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4COtBxy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (01:27) Intro (05:45) Cosmopolitan article (18:00) Christian music is exploding (26:11) Reborn dolls (46:00) Organ donations (Dr. Raymond Lynch) --- Today's Sponsors: A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Seven Weeks Coffee — Experience the best coffee while supporting the pro-life movement with Seven Weeks Coffee; use code ALLIE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save up to 25% off your first order, plus your free gift! Concerned Women for America — For a donation of $20 or more, you will get a copy of their new book, written by the CEO and President, Penny Nance, A Woman's Guide, Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life. Go to ⁠⁠⁠ConcernedWomen.org/Allie⁠⁠⁠ for your copy today. Paleovalley — When you choose Paleovalley, you're not just snacking—you're making a statement. Get 15% off your first order at ⁠paleovalley.com⁠, code ALLIE. --- Episodes you might like: Ep 1202 | Ohana Means... Foster Care? Why the 'Lilo & Stitch' Remake Is So Controversial https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1202-ohana-means-foster-care-why-the-lilo-stitch/id1359249098?i=1000712331902 Ep 1191 | Shane & Shane on Finding Faith in a Bar & Singing the Psalms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1191-shane-shane-on-finding-faith-in-a-bar/id1359249098?i=1000709053612 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alliebethstuckey.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Kimmy Seltzer. Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist, Authentic Dating Strategist and Image Expert. With vast knowledge and experience as a therapist, certified style coach, dating coach, and matchmaker, she has helped people find lasting love and connection, attract success and build valuable relationships using her unique “confidence makeover” process. Using an outside-in approach, Kimmy implements targeted style, emotional and social intelligence in people's lives using her signature formula, “The Charisma Quotient,” working on body language, first impressions, image/wardrobe and flirting and how it impacts attraction. This Los Angeles-based expert travels the country helping people discover confidence, charisma and connection as a speaker at TEDx, National Matchmaking Conferences, eHarmony, Neutrogena, The Guild at Universal and UCLA and media appearances in Tamron Hall Show, ABC News, Fox News, NBC News and Inside Edition. Kimmy is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post with appearances in Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine, Redbook, Reader's Digest, AskMen, Fox News Magazine, Yahoo and the Washington Examiner, among a myriad of other publications. Kimmy has been the leading love expert on the traveling live dating show The Great Love Debate, the cable reality series, The Romance. You can also listen to her on her podcast, The Charisma Quotient and regular dating segments on 9NBC News, Colorado & Company and ABC10. In this episode we discuss confidence, dating, self-worth, body image, personal identity and flirting.Website - https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/FREE Style Guide - https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/style-presence/IG - https://www.instagram.com/kimmyseltzer/YouTube - https://youtube.com/KimmySeltzerFB - https://www.facebook.com/kimmyseltzer/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmyseltzer/In this episode you will learn:1. The three C's of style.2. What is confidence.3. Strategies to help you overcome limiting beliefs. “I thought I was a very confident person before the divorce happened and it was like everything just shattered in that moment."- 00:05:44“I call it the three C's. If you keep the three C's in mind, it's really important." - 00:27:14“I really believed that you had to work from the inside out I thought the outside and a superficial something that was on the sidelines.” 00:42:22

In this powerful and vulnerable episode I sit down with somatic sex educator and retreat leader Court Vox for an unfiltered conversation on reclaiming erotic truth, surrender, and personal power—especially as gay men navigating a heavy, noisy world. We dive into: Why rope work is more than kink—it's about presence, trust, and release How global unrest impacts our capacity for pleasure and emotional expression The art of vocal release, erotic rituals, and finding peace through chaos How to get involved in his upcoming retreats in Mexico and Joshua Tree, California, including “Connect,” “Shadow,” and “Sacred” Court shares real tools for self-exploration, emotional healing, and erotic connection—from water rituals to surrender practices—and invites listeners to rethink the way they engage with desire, grief, and play. About Court Court Vox is a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, based in Los Angeles CA . He is Founder of The Bodyvox. Through his courses, workshops, retreats, and private immersions, clients cultivate toys to unlock limitations and shame, to embrace a deeper sense of intimacy with their whole self. Traditional forms of therapy are done solely through talk, while the work of a somatic coach is to further this form of work via body-based exercises, experiential learning, and touch, in comfortable, judgment-free, and caring environments. Body acceptance, exploration of sensation and desires (and learning how to ask for what you want), boundary-setting and intimacy work are some of the many reasons clients seek this form of learning. Vox is a sex educator experienced working with clients of all sexualities and genders and has been featured in AskMen.com, Cosmopolitan, and Well & Good magazines. He offers workshops and retreats across the globe for GBTQ men, and is also part of an elite team of sex educators that create the celebrated program for women, Back to the Body. His online course and community, Invitations to Intimacy, offers foundations in embodiment suited for the eroticerotic, as well as a community of like-minded individuals to support one another on their journey. Attend Courts Events in 2025 Connect Connect With Court Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1s highly- rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally syndicated radio show & HealthWatch on American Urban RadioNetworks.He is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4, where he filed reports for NBCs Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBCs various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including Oprah, The View, The Tyra Show, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, and Showbiz Tonight. Dr. Smith has recently been appointed by President Obama to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He has written for various publicationsincluding Time, Newsweek, Mens Health, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including People, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicineon the Midway, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.A highly sought after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on 9/11. Dr. Smith is very active in charitable causes. He is currently a national advisory board member for the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. He has also served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB (class of '91) and received a master's inscience education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Dr. Smith is also the author the #1 New York Times Bestseller Extreme Fat Smash Diet, the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Fat Smash Diet, the New York Times Bestseller The 4 Day Diet, the critically acclaimed The Blackbird Papers (2005 BCALA fiction Honor Book Award winner), Happy, Dr. Ian Smiths Guide to Medical Websites, and The Take-Control Diet. His newbook “Eat Your Age” is available and guides the community about ways to eat to improve physical and mental health. How to pick brain foods. How to eat foods that support you at all ages and stages in life. What is good fat? What proteins should I be eating? How are foods related to mental health and mental fitness? How to eat to support hormonal health? How to cope with burnout as a Physician. How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.Follow Dr. Ian Smith MD Dr. Ian Smith Website https://doctoriansmith.com/ Dr. Ian Smith Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctoriansmith/?hl=en Dr. Ian Smith Book https://www.bookhampton.com/book/9780063383555Follow Dr. Judith:Instagram: https://instagram.com/drjudithjoseph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjudithjoseph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjudithjoseph Website: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/Sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.drjudithjoseph.com/newsletter-sign-upDisclaimer: You may want to consider your individual mental health needs with a licensed medical professional. This page is not medical advice.

Writer, mother, and reluctant socialite Asha Elias joins Cari to talk about reinvention, resilience, and the real story behind her rapid rise as a novelist. From launching Pink Glass Houses to celebrating the release of The Namaste Club, Asha opens up about writing, grief, raising two kids post-divorce, and how dating a younger man has taught her about love and softness in relationships. Asha has contributed to Cosmopolitan magazine and is a regular columnist for Miami New Times. She lives in Miami Beach. This conversation is honest, inspiring, hilarious, and packed with reminders that you can start over at any time — and do it loudly. This episode explores: Writing books faster than people have babies Reclaiming your voice after family childhood dysfunction Dating younger and being loved how you've always wanted Grieving a complicated relationship with her late mother Letting go of shame and the power of trying again If you're standing at the edge of reinvention, this one's your permission slip to leap. Books discussed: Pink Glass Houses & The Namaste Club Connect with Asha on Instagram @asha.sue.elias Connect with Cari on Instagram @cari.fund Listen to Surviving Roots wherever you get your podcasts.

How can art shape historical memory and national identity? And how can cultural heritage and historical references be used to enact a vision of a nation? In Staging Tianxia: Dunhuang Expressive Arts and China's New Cosmopolitan Heritage (Indiana University Press, 2024), Lanlan Kuang explores these questions through the lens of Dunhuang expressive arts — a twentieth-century music and dance performance style inspired by the images, music descriptions, and narratives found in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Through these performances, Dunhuang expressive arts presents a vision of China as a historically multiethnic and cosmopolitan nation. Staging Tianxia is an ambitious and interdisciplinary book, weaving together ethnography, ethnomusicology, performance studies, history, and philosophy. It is also rich with episodes from Kuang's own fieldwork in Dunhuang and rehearsal studios, and through such moments Kuang offers intriguing insights on the way that heritage is constructed and embodied. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ethnomusicology, performance studies, Chinese classical dance, and Dunhuang studies. Listeners (and readers!) should also check out the multimedia components of the book on Kuang's website, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jayme Franklin was a young college student at UC Berkeley in 2016 and chose to support Donald Trump for president. Following Trump's election, Franklin quickly became aware of a lack of conservative representation among young conservative women.     Women's magazines like Vogue and Cosmopolitan peddled leftist talking points and promoted narratives in opposition to traditional values. In response, Franklin founded The Conservateur in 2020.     The Conservateur publication provides thoughtful commentary on political and cultural issues from a conservative perspective, but also promotes classic American values through fashion. Playing on Trump “Make America Great Again Hat,” The Conservateur created its own “Make America Hot Again” hat, famously sported by Lara Trump in 2022.     Franklin joins the “Problematic Women” podcast to discuss conservative trends in America, from Trad wives to classic fashion. Also on today's show, we discuss Trump's winning policy streak, from the Big Beautiful Bill to the Alligator Alcatraz illegal alien detention facility in Florida.     Enjoy this week's show!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive deep with repeat guest Dr. Sadie Allison, pioneering sexologist and bestselling author of Ride 'Em Cowgirl, who's been helping people tap into their sexuality for 25 years. She has been featured on The Howard Stern Show, Discovery Health, Playboy Radio, and in Cosmopolitan and has been a guest on over 1,000 radio shows and podcasts.  In this episode, you'll learn: `How Dr. Sadie became the “penis genius” and a pioneer in sex education (and what inspired her iconic books) The most common fears and challenges people face when it comes to “getting on top”—and how to overcome them without breaking a sweat (or a hip) The crucial but often-overlooked role of foreplay, arousal, lubrication, and entry—why the beginning can make or break the ride Underrated sex positions that can totally transform your pleasure (plus, Dr. Sadie's personal favorites!) The one riding technique everyone should know for mind-blowing penetration Dr. Sadie's compassionate advice for women who experience pain, dryness, or discomfort—plus body-safe ways to keep intimacy hot and satisfying How to take control of your own orgasm while on top—and exactly what to do to make it happen The best sex toys to add a little extra bounce to your ride Why tune in? Whether you're a riding rookie or looking to level up your “bucking” (aka fucking) game, this episode is packed with practical tips, playful wisdom, and zero shame. You'll walk away with more confidence, more creativity, and the know-how to make your ride a wild one—for both you and your partner. Find her at https://www.ticklekitty.com and https://golovecbd.com and follow @drsadieallison, @ticklekitty, and @golovecbd on Instagram and Facebook Join us for our next Shameless Sex retreat in the Coachella Valley, CA September 11th-14th: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/49b9fx8b⁠⁠ Get premium access to our behind the scenes episodes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shamelesssex.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Get 45% off our favorite (super hot) ethical porn with code COUPLES45 at ⁠https://erikalust.com⁠ Listen to Sex Ed With DB here: https://www.sexedwithdb.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://OMGyes.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the key to healing your past, embracing the present, and shaping a future you love was already inside of you?In this episode of A Psychic's Story, Nichole is joined by someone who has helped thousands of people – from individuals to major organizations – do just that. Laura Day has spent the last 40 years guiding people to access their own intuitive power in practical, life-changing ways.You may recognize her from Oprah, Good Morning America, or features in Forbes and Cosmopolitan. But at her core, Laura is a teacher, healer, and no-nonsense guide for anyone ready to stop living on autopilot and start creating their future with intention.Tune in to hear Laura and Nichole talk about:What it really means to heal the past – and why it's more than just “letting go.”How your energy, attention, and mindset create your present reality.Simple, grounded ways to start aligning with your future – even when you feel stuck.Why your intuition is the most powerful tool for transformation.If you're ready to understand your own intuitive gifts and unlock the next chapter of your life, this episode offers wisdom and hope from someone who's been walking this path for decades.To find out more about Laura, visit lauraday.com and follow her on Instagram @lauradayintuit. Read her book The Prism: Seven Steps to Heal Your Past and Transform Your Future.To connect with Nichole or join The Psychic Club, visit apsychicsstory.com.Thanks to you, A Psychic's Story is a #1 spiritual and #2 psychic podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with someone who would benefit from hearing it or leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts. Your support like this helps A Psychic's Story continue to create meaningful content.A Psychic's Story wouldn't be possible without your support so THANK YOU for listening. If you'd like to further support the podcast, please subscribe to the podcast and/or:FOLLOW @apsychicsstory on Instagram. BOOK a session with Nichole.SIGN-UP to receive emails, news, alerts and more from A Psychic's Story.JOIN Patreon to access additional content. BECOME A MEMBER of The Psychic Club.This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey to inner peace. The podcast host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Support the show

In honor of our upcoming Read 25 Day, we are excited to share an audiobook preview of bestselling novel "The Ministry of Time" from Lemonada's own "Your Next Listen" podcast. More about the book: This genre-bending time-travel sci-fi slash romance slash mystery slash spy thriller was a breakout hit for debut author Kaliane Bradley. It’s been recommended by everyone from Barack Obama to Cosmopolitan magazine – so what’s all the fuss about? Jump into this excerpt, and we are willing to bet you’ll be hooked right away on this funny, sexy, twisty story. Resources & links related to this episode: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (Amazon, Bookshop) Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.