Podcasts about intimacy coach

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, we explore the often-overlooked truth that intimacy is not just a luxury—it's essential to a balanced, fulfilling life. Whether you're in a relationship, navigating solo pleasure, or rethinking connection altogether, intimacy plays a foundational role in your emotional, physical, and even spiritual well-being. This episode dives into five core areas where intimacy impacts your life—and how cultivating it consciously can lead to more joy, peace, and personal power: Emotional Regulation Through Connection Physical Health Benefits of Intimacy Self-Intimacy as the Root of Confidence Intimacy Beyond Sex How Lack of Intimacy Creates Imbalance Whether you're seeking to deepen your relationship with others or with yourself, this episode offers tools, reflections, and insights to help you bring intimacy into daily life as a healing and grounding force. Join Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner, Sex & Intimacy Coach on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where we will find out more about "How Intimacy Is Integral To A Balanced Life." Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here  Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Sexual pleasure isn't reserved for the experts, the experienced, or the “naturally sexy.” It's a birthright. Yet, for many, years of shame, misinformation, and disconnection have made pleasure feel like a mystery. This episode offers simple tools and mindset shifts to help you reclaim your sensuality with ease and confidence. You'll learn how to tune into your body, communicate your desires, and cultivate more pleasure—whether solo or with a partner. One this episode we will explore: Communication: How to truly as for what kind of touch and exploration you would like and how to truly listen to your partner Consent: How to communicate a YES, NO or MAYBE and whether you can can change your mind Curiosity: How to give space for exploration without implanting your own desires into your partner's ask Connection: The different ways you can connect through touch, words etc in order to allow your partner to feel safe as for you to feel safe as well Join Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner and Sex & Intimacy Coach on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where you will find out more about "Sexual Pleasure Made Simple". Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

This episode is all about pelvic pain; caused by things like prolapse, vulvodynia, vaginismus, vaginal atrophy, or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Pain, and painful sex, particularly in perimenopause, can become normalised and not spoken about or treated, but this is a conversation we need to have. It's a frank and open conversation about sex and bodies so you may want to save it until there aren't any little ears around.Featured guestsAndrea Clarke somatic bodyworker, womb-energy medicine and holistic pelvic care practitioner, and Female Embodiment CoachIG: https://www.instagram.com/root.medicine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rootmedicineukwww.rootmedicine.co.uk Fiona Mitchell, Women's Health physiotherapist fionamitchellphysio.comSarah Rose Bright - Love, Sex & Intimacy Coach and authorised teacher of The Making Love Retreats®IG https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/FB https://www.facebook.com/sarahrose.bright/https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/ResourcesYes, Yes, Yes and Sutil lubes https://www.jodivine.com/ Dr Bri pelvic health https://www.vibrantpelvichealth.com/  Dr Peggy Kleinplatz's Magnificent Sex  https://www.routledge.com/Magnificent-Sex-Lessons-from-Extraordinary-Lovers/Kleinplatz-Menard/p/book/9780367181376 Sherry Winston's Women's Anatomy of Arousal  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7198255-women-s-anatomy-of-arousal Women's health physio https://thepogp.co.uk/You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library Instagram @kate_codringtonPerimenopause Unwrapped online course https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/ Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ MusicTrust Me by RYYZNArtworkKate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Ready to demystify multiple orgasms and discover how to tap into full-body pleasure? We're joined by one of our favorite sex educators, Sarah Tomchesson—a Certified Sex Educator, Intimacy Coach, Magic Wand's Marketing Director, Vice Chair of SIECUS, and co-host of the queer feminist podcast Fuck Yeah—to unpack everything you need to know about expanding your orgasmic potential. In this episode, you'll learn: What exactly are multiple orgasms, and can everyone experience them?   The common roadblocks that make multiple orgasms tricky to achieve (and how to overcome them)   Essential mindset and environmental tips to set the stage for mind-blowing pleasure   What to avoid—because sometimes the biggest pleasure killers are the things you don't realize   The concept of “full body arousal” and practical ways to cultivate it   Why breath-work is a game-changer—and beginner-friendly breathing techniques tailored for all bodies   The ins and outs of edging: what it is, why it helps, and how to do it without frustration   Sarah's top 3 orgasm-enhancing tips to take your pleasure next-level   If you've been curious about unlocking new layers of sexual empowerment or just want to upgrade your orgasmic toolkit, this episode is pure gold. Plus, Sarah shares how you can work with her to deepen your embodied sexual growth. Don't miss this juicy conversation that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about orgasms. Learn more about Sarah Tomchesson: https://sarahtomchesson.com To listen to the Fuck Yeah podcast: https://fuckyeahpod.com Follow her on IG at @sarahtomtom Bonus: Audience member at our last live show put these sex question in our box - we ran out of time to answer theCheck out these episodes for answers to commonly asked sex questions that we couldn't answer at our last live show:   How to make anal pleasurable (#108 & #418)   Meds for mental health and lower libido (#113 & #154)   Queer sex (#20 & #424)  Erectile Dysfunction when meds aren't an option (#184, #281, & #403) Edging and orgasm tips (#80, #249, & #253)    Group play/sex (#256 & #326) & check out July episode with sex party do's and don'ts  Squirting: try getting a Magic Wand (#80 & #249) Fantasizing about something/someone else during sex (#98 & #253) Wanting partner to be more vocal during sex: buy our book Is it common to need hours of sex to be satisfied: listen to this episode with Sarah! Take the Magic Wand challenge AND see why new research shows how using Magic Wand improves more than just your sexual wellness!!! magicwandstudy.com  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 15% off The Perineum Massager with code SHAMELESS at ⁠⁠⁠http://butterwellness.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

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to experience pleasure that moves through your entire body — not just a fleeting sensation, but a wave of energy that leaves you deeply connected, awakened, and alive? In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, we dive into the world of full body orgasms — what they are, how they differ from localized orgasms, and how you can begin to cultivate this powerful experience for yourself. Host Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner, explores the physiological, emotional, and energetic elements that unlock the potential for a full body orgasm. You'll learn about: *The key differences between clitoral, penile, and full body orgasms *How breathwork, movement, and mindful touch awaken the whole nervous system *The role of emotional safety and energetic flow in opening the body to deeper pleasure *Why full body orgasms aren't just for “tantric masters”—they're accessible to everyone Whether you're exploring solo pleasure, deepening partner intimacy, or healing from disconnection with your body, this episode offers tools and insights to help you reconnect with your body's innate orgasmic potential. You'll also hear about common blocks to experiencing full body orgasms—and how to gently move past them with compassion and curiosity. Ready to expand your understanding of pleasure and experience your body in a whole new way? Tune in and join Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner, for an empowering conversation that brings your body, mind, and pleasure into full alignment.   Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Think money talk has to be dry and boring? Think again. Join us for a radically different conversation with Cynthia Cramblett, host of the "Her Drive" podcast, as we explore the surprising and powerful connections between your body's pleasure, your sense of personal power, shadow work, and your ability to attract and receive financial abundance. This isn't your typical lecture on savings accounts. We dive deep into how reconnecting with your authentic self, embracing your desires, and even exploring your shadow side can unlock the flow of prosperity in your life. Key Highlights:The Body-Money Connection: Discover how owning your pleasure and reconnecting with your body's sensations directly impacts your self-worth and ability to receive financial abundance without guilt.Pleasure as Prosperity's Teacher: Explore how the energy of desire and creative expression, rooted in your physical being, can act as a powerful magnet for opportunities and financial flow.Unblocking Your Bag: Understand how shame, particularly around sexuality and desire, can create significant blocks to financial abundance and how liberating yourself in one area can positively impact the other.Shadow Work for Wealth: Learn how befriending your "darker" aspects and unconscious patterns can reveal hidden blocks to your financial potential and unlock new pathways to prosperity.Consensual Power & Financial Autonomy: Explore the surprising lessons that ethical power dynamics can teach us about reclaiming our financial sovereignty, understanding leadership, and aligning our earning, spending, and investing with our authentic values.Get ready to challenge your assumptions about money and discover a new path to financial freedom rooted in self-worth and embodied living.Cynthia Cramblett, dynamic businesswoman and host of the "Her Drive" podcast, brings her adventurous spirit and passion for connection to our episode. A Somatic Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, Cynthia guides individuals toward empowered and pleasurable living through coaching, workshops, and her podcast. With a background in travel and a deep dive into somatic practices, she blends playfulness with profound insights, helping women reclaim their power and redefine their lives on their own terms.Cynthia's Links:PodcastWork With Her - CoachingEpisode Links:Mating in Captivity by Esther PerelWant to hear a specific topic? Text Us!Always and Never About Money Episode Links:Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyMasteryWithChelseaSocials: https://linktr.ee/the_money_whisperMoney Mastery Website: www.moneymastery.workReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlwaysandNeverMoney/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host What happens to intimacy after trauma? How can we rediscover pleasure, connection, and safety in our bodies and relationships after experiencing deep emotional or physical wounds? We will dive into the tender terrain of rebuilding intimacy after trauma, offering insight and actionable guidance for those ready to reclaim their sensual selves. In this episode, you'll explore: Understanding the impact of trauma on intimacy The body's wisdom and healing potential Tools for self-connection and emotional safety Rebuilding trust in relationships Pleasure as a healing path ""Intimacy After Trauma: Healing & Reconnection"" is for anyone navigating the journey of healing, whether you're in the early stages of recovery or seeking to deepen your intimate life after trauma. Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner shares insights and guidance as who has supported many on this courageous path. Tune in to The Pleasure Zone and take the next step toward healing, reconnection, and rediscovering the pleasure that is your birthright."   Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Before I really dove into the study of human sexuality I had some preconceived notions about what kink was, I had no idea it was a spectrum. The first things that would pop into my head when people would mention anything kink was that a person was going to be in a gimp suit and held against their will. I really didn't get that on the spectrum of kink all things are supposed to be consensual. The conversations are more and more open to talking about the spectrum of kink in the last 50 years. As more research has been done on human sexuality we have found out that we really are on a spectrum of all things pleasure and sexuality. In this episode we will discuss: What is kink really? Foundations of safe play Exploring the spectrum of kink without shame The benefits of going beyond vanilla Join Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where we will explore going "Beyond Vanilla: Navigating The Spectrum Of Kink" Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Have you figured that if you are not in charge of most things in your life that everything will fall apart? If you find yourself needing to be in maximum possible control of your environment, your health and the people you love, you might just need a little surrender. The world of submission, trust, and surrender are very nuanced within intimate relationships. Surrender can deepen bonds, improve stress levels, and allow you to broaden your horizons with sex! In this episode we will explore: Submission and how we can redefine it How to trust yourself and your partner/s in order to be able to surrender Being willing to be raw and real Join Milica Jelenic Holistic Health Practitioner, Sex & Intimacy Coach on this episode of The Pleasure Zone which offers practical tips and tools to learn more about yourself through the exploration of "Submission & The Art Of Surrender". Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Many of us have been taught to disconnect from our bodies, feelings, and turn away from our true wants. This disconnection often leads to living a life that feels out of alignment and dull. When we deny our desires, we deny a vital part of our life force. And when shame takes the driver's seat, we lose touch with our authentic self. In this empowering and sensual episode, you'll learn: What Desire Really Is How Shame Gets Programmed Tools to Reclaim Your Desires Creating a Desire Fulfilled Life On this episode of The Pleasure Zone, Host Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner, invites you to know "How to Own Your Desires Without Shame". Together we'll explore how you can reclaim your pleasure and own your desires without the heavy burden of shame. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Break Up with the Old Wives' Tales Keeping Your Marriage Stuck with Monica Tanner Are You Falling for These Marriage Myths Without Even Realizing It? This week on Look for the Good, host Carrie Rowan dives deep into the hidden stories sabotaging long-term relationships with special guest and Intimacy Coach, Monica Tanner, author of the bold new book Bad Marriage Advice: 15 Myths That Are Making You Miserable. Whether you're in a marriage or thinking about committing, you can't afford to miss this eye-opening conversation. Monica unpacks the outdated advice many of us were raised on—ideas that quietly erode intimacy, kill connection, and keep couples stuck in autopilot. You'll discover: Why “lazy communication” might be the silent killer in your relationship How sneaky myths are shaping your expectations and leading to disconnection The powerful shift that happens when you become curious again—about your partner and yourself Get ready to challenge what you think you know about love, intimacy, and commitment. This isn't just relationship advice—it's a whole new way of seeing your partner through a lens of truth, trust, and possibility. Tune in and bust the myths that are messing with your happily ever after. BIO: Hello, I'm Monica, I'm obsessed with marriage and intimacy. I'm married to a super hunky man and have 4 incredibly awesome kids. My oldest is an adult and out of the house and my youngest is in middle school. My ultimate desire and purpose is to lower the divorce rate, one couple at a time through my podcast, intimacy resources and couple's coaching. I'm certified in Relational Life Therapy as well as had some Gottman Training. I believe that couples can enjoy real and lasting change by learning better relational skills AND dealing with the parts of themselves that don't want to use those skills at times. If you are ready to transform your relationship into a wildly satisfying intimate friendship and passionate partnership, book a complimentary 30-minute relationship breakthrough call with me and let's see if we are a good fit to work together. Find out more at www.MonicaTanner.com Listen to her incredible podcast Secrets of Happily Ever After: https://monicatanner.com/secrets-of-happily-ever-after-podcast/  Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host What if your sexual attraction wasn't just chemistry—but energy? Sexual energy is one of the most potent forces within us—and it's not limited to our genitals or hormones. It flows through our entire being, influencing how we connect, how we love, and how we attract. When we understand and align our energy centers, we open the door to more passionate, meaningful, and healing sexual experiences. In this episode, you'll discover: The Chakra-Sexuality Connection How Blocked Energy Impacts Intimacy Tantric Breathing & Kundalini Awakening Intro to Energy Play In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, host Milica Jelenic explores the powerful and often misunderstood connection between sexuality and the energetic body. “The Energetics of Sexual Attraction” invites listeners to shift their perspective from purely physical desire to a deeper, vibrational understanding of intimacy, desire, and connection. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Judson tells Brian about his first week back at work, which wasn't without its shocking moments. The two then recount their double date at the new Broadway musical they both loved, Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin and co-authored by previous Dads and Daddies guest Isaac Oliver. Judson and Brian then welcome Sex & Intimacy Coach, Surrogate Partner, and Sacred Intimate Court Vox to the podcast. Court shares how he helps people develop and grow their comfort around touch, eroticism and sexuality and provides his unique insights on body autonomy, the limitations of the apps, the similarities between parents and doms, and so much more.  He then helps Judson and Brian respond to a question from a listener who wants to give his younger partner the freedom to explore sex with others but fears it could mean losing him.   Find Court at TheBodyVox.com, on Instagram at @thebodyvox, or check out his Linktree for all other ways to connect at linktr.ee/CourtVox   Dads and Daddies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsanddaddiespod Dads and Daddies on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dadsanddaddiespod.bsky.social

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Are you ready to challenge everything you've been told about aging and sexuality? Join your host, Milica Jelenic, as she dives into one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — aspects of human experience: desire in the later stages of life. In this illuminating episode of The Pleasure Zone, we bust the myth that aging equals a decline in sexual pleasure and show how it can actually expand and deepen with time. In Embracing Desire At Every Stage Of Life, we explore: Myth-Busting the “Sexless Aging” Narrative – Discover how societal beliefs shape our expectations about sexuality as we age and why it's time to rewrite the story. The Hormone Connection – Get a clearer understanding of how hormone shifts influence libido and desire — and what you can do to work with your body, not against it. Pleasure Practices for Every Age – Learn simple, yet powerful techniques and mindset shifts to enhance or even revive your sexual pleasure — no matter your age or relationship status. Whether you're in your 40s, 60s, or beyond — or simply want to prepare for a pleasure-filled future — this episode offers the tools and wisdom to reconnect with your body, reignite desire, and reclaim your sensual self. Don't miss this empowering conversation. Listen, share, and join the pleasure revolution — because desire doesn't have an expiration date! Join Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner on this episode of The Pleasure Zone to find out how you can also be "Embracing Desire At Every Stage Of Life." Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host In this deeply transformative episode of The Pleasure Zone, host Milica Jelenic explores a groundbreaking approach to trauma recovery: healing through pleasure. While traditional therapeutic methods often bypass the body's innate capacity for joy, Milica sheds light on how safe, consensual pleasure is not only valid but essential for rewiring the nervous system and restoring a sense of safety, trust, and connection. Drawing on both science and embodied wisdom, Milica begins by unpacking how trauma dysregulates the nervous system, often leaving individuals stuck in cycles of fear, numbness, or hypervigilance. She explains how pleasure—when approached with mindfulness and consent—can create new neural pathways that foster calm, resilience, and emotional regulation. The conversation then moves into four key areas of focus: Understanding Somatic Healing: Milica breaks down how trauma is stored in the body and how somatic practices can gently guide individuals back into presence and sensation, offering a gateway to healing that honors the body's intelligence. Self-Pleasure as Therapy: Reframing self-pleasure as a sacred, therapeutic act, Milica discusses how it can support trauma survivors in reclaiming agency, rebuilding a loving relationship with their own bodies, and cultivating self-trust. The Role of Intimacy in Recovery: From conscious touch to heart-centered connection, Milica explores how intimacy with others can become a nurturing space for healing, provided there's clear communication and emotional safety. Rewiring the Brain Through Pleasure: Tying it all together, Milica explains how consistent, pleasurable experiences help reprogram the brain's response to stress, paving the way for long-term healing and empowered sensuality. Listeners of The Pleasure Zone and this episode, "Healing Through Pleasure" will leave with inspiration and practical insights for embracing pleasure as a powerful ally in their healing journey. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

If you're struggling with issues affecting your sexuality, you're not alone. Sex and intimacy can be difficult for many women after a breast cancer diagnosis. Joining us today is Amy Rowan, a Certified Clinical Sexologist and Intimacy Coach. She's known as the Suburban Sexologist because she is just like so many of you – a busy, working mom and breast cancer survivor who just gets it. She makes talking about sex seem like the most comfortable thing in the world and she is here today to acknowledge just how hard intimacy after breast cancer can be and to give us some tips on how to deal with emotions and regain intimacy after treatment.

I’ve followed intimacy coach Eleanor Hadley for years now, and one of my 2025 goals was to work with her one-on-one. Fresh from our coaching time together, I invited her to come on the show to pass on some of the biggest aha moments I had with her… and also to answer your burning questions on all things pleasure, intimacy and sex. Eleanor is an award-winning certified sex educator, speaker and writer. She offers 1:1 sexuality and embodiment coaching and practical sex education courses. She has also just released a new online program called Lust & Libido, which she is very generously offering my listeners a 20% discount for. Go to eleanorhadley.com/libido and use code LORRAINE! In our conversation, Eleanor and I cover: Her background and how she came to do the work she does What exactly an intimacy coach does! The most common blocks she sees women having when it comes to intimacy Her clever metaphor for how our beliefs around sex are formed The “Madonna Whore Dichotomy” and how it relates to mothers If it’s possible to regain the spark if it's gone from a relationship The importance of setting the right context for sex, and what the "checklist" is for that The concept of brakes and accelerators when it comes to desire Sex post baby - “how to give a f*ck about giving a f*ck” (exact words from a listener Q ) The top toys she recommends A book Eleanor highly recommends is Come As You Are, by Emily Nagowski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Are you curious about exploring new desires? Have you ever wondered what it means to be truly kinky? If you're feeling curious about expanding your sensual experiences or intrigued by the world of kink, this episode is for you! Many people hold back from discovering their deepest desires due to fear, shame, or simply not knowing where to start. But what if curiosity and kinkiness could be pathways to greater pleasure, connection, and self-discovery? In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, we'll dive into: Breaking the Myths of Kink Curiosity as a Pathway to Pleasure Communicating Your Desires Kink for Connection & Healing Whether you're simply curious or ready to explore your kinky side, this episode will open your mind to new possibilities in pleasure. Join Milica Jelenic on this episode of The Pleasure Zone and find out "Are You Curious & Kinky?" Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Cynthia Cramblett, a somatic sexologist and intimacy coach, addresses the emotional dynamics between women and their male partners. She explores how women can navigate feelings of insecurity when their partners show vulnerability. Drawing from personal experiences, Cynthia emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, somatic practices, and embracing the dark feminine aspects within oneself. She encourages women to reclaim their sense of safety and empowerment internally, rather than relying on their partners. The episode offers practical tools for grounding and self-regulation, aiming to foster healthier, more balanced relationships. Cynthia's Website: https://cynthiacramblett.com Her Drive: https://her-drive.com  

Sex can be a beautiful experience full of love and fulfilled desires. It's this amazing expression of love and intimacy that you can share with your partner and with yourself! But to be able to reach the sexual freedom we all hope for, we have to do some soul searching.    Jocelyn Silva is a Life and Intimacy Coach with over 13 years of experience helping people break free from limiting beliefs and fully embrace their sexual power. Once a Catholic schoolgirl who dreamed of being a nun (true story!), she now teaches clients how to embody confidence, connection, and pleasure—without guilt or shame. With a Master's in Social Work and a background in sex education, Jocelyn's approach blends psychology, embodiment, and radical self-love. She's the creator of Pleasure Playground, a transformative group coaching program, and a passionate digital nomad who believes sexual empowerment makes life easier (and way more fun).    In this week's episode, we're talking to Jocelyn about healing sexual shame, embracing pleasure, and cultivating self-acceptance. If you're feeling sexually repressed, undesirable, or you feel like there's something broken inside of you, it might be time to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The more you grow to love yourself and accept every part of yourself, the more pleasure you'll feel in the bedroom. It's all connected!  Follow Jocelyn on: Instagram: @iamjocelynsilva  Website: www.jocelynsilva.com LinkedIn: Jocelyn Silva   Follow Erika on: Instagram @‌theerikacruzTikTok @‌theerikacruzLinkedIn Website: http://www.theerikacruz.com How to work with Erika: 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.

Download my FREE 'Dick Magnet Subliminal Affirmations' at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/dickmagnet⁠⁠⁠What if the key to mind-blowing sex isn't a new position—but a deeper connection to your body? In this juicy episode, somatic sex coach Court Vox breaks down the transformative power of touch, breath, and body awareness in unlocking deeper pleasure, healing sexual shame, and getting out of your head and into your crotch. We talk mindful masturbation, breathwork for better orgasms, overcoming performance anxiety, and how to use somatic practices to create more intimacy—solo or with a partner. If you've ever felt disconnected during sex or want to feel more, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, tune in, and turn yourself the f*ck on.Order my book 'Ancient Manifestation Secrets' and get a FREE past-life regression workshop to retrieve manifestation skills: https://georgelizos.com/ancientmanifestationsecretsJoin the Energy Work Membership: https://georgelizos.com/energy-work-membershipABOUT COURT VOXCourt Vox is a Somatic Sex & Intimacy Coach, Surrogate Partner, and the Founder of The BodyVox. Through his courses, workshops, retreats, and private immersions, he helps clients overcome limitations and shame, fostering deeper intimacy and connection with their whole selves. Website: http://www.thebodyvox.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodyvoxCONNECT WITH ME Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/georgelizos/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://georgelizos.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@iamgeorgelizos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.yourspiritualtoolkit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY BOOKS Be The Guru: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TtCjLightworkers Gotta Work: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmKfProtect Your Light: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1TmJdSecrets of Greek Mysticism: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uPvrAncient Manifestation Secrets: https://2ly.link/1zCVg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Laurie Love who is a Certified Erotic Blueprint™ and Intimacy Coach. She empowers individuals and couples to navigate the intricacies of intimacy through the 5 Erotic Blueprint™ types framework which helps us understand how we are wired for pleasure. Emily and Laurie discuss: Laurie's journey to become an intimacy coach What is the erotic blueprint? How do we discover what our erotic blueprint is? Why is this helpful and how can we use it? What to do if your partner has a different erotic blueprint FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmicSend your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com To book a session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology follow the link: https://www.emilyduncansexology.com/ Leave a review for the chance to receive a discounted session with Emily at Emily Duncan Sexology. Subscribe to my Sunroom: https://sunroom.so/thatsorgasmic (sign up on their website for 30% off my membership) Laurie's websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Pleasure isn't just about intimacy—it's a way of being. Pleasure can be woven into everyday moments, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. Whether it's the taste of a delicious meal, the warmth of sunlight on your skin, or the rhythm of your favorite song, pleasure is all around you. The key is learning how to tap into it. In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, we explore how to cultivate pleasure in everyday life by awakening your senses, shifting your mindset, and embracing joy in unexpected places. By prioritizing pleasure in your daily routine, you can enhance your well-being, boost your confidence, and create a more fulfilling life. In this episode, we discuss: The Science of Pleasure Activating Your Senses Movement as Pleasure Savoring Everyday Experiences Mindset Shifts Overcoming Pleasure Blocks Creating a Pleasure Ritual Join Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner, Sex & Intimacy Coach on this episode of The Pleasure Zone to find out what is "Beyond the Bedroom: Cultivating Pleasure in Everyday Life." Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Is shame, guilt, self-consciousness, or dread keeping you from the sex you want to have?What if it doesn't have to?In this episode, I'm breaking down why conflicting emotions are not a sign that something is wrong—and why you don't have to wait until you feel "perfectly okay" to experience pleasure. We'll talk about:· Why emotions like shame, guilt, and self-consciousness show up—and how they try to “protect” you· How to move through negative emotions instead of trying to change them· The key mindset shift that will help you reclaim your pleasure nowHit play to learn how!FREE course on how to create lasting desire in your relationship: https://www.morganehorn.com/accessturnedonCoaching Offers: www.morganehorn.com/getcoached Pleasured Programme: https://www.morganehorn.com/pleasuredMy Instagram account: @morganehorn_  

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host In long-term relationships, the balance between desire and duty can shift, leaving passion feeling more like an obligation than an irresistible force. Desire is the fire that draws us together, while duty keeps the partnership running smoothly. But when duty overshadows desire, intimacy can become routine rather than thrilling. How can we break free from obligation and rekindle the passion that once burned so brightly? The Tension Between Desire and Duty – Are you making love out of passion or obligation? We'll explore how societal and relational expectations can turn sex into a checklist rather than a shared pleasure. Reawakening the Senses – Passion thrives when all our senses are engaged. Discover sensual techniques to reignite desire, from mindful touch to the power of anticipation. Communicating What Turns You On – Open, shame-free conversations about pleasure are key to shifting from duty to excitement. Learn how to express your deepest cravings and listen to your partner's in a way that builds connection. Creating New Erotic Energy – Routine is the enemy of desire. Find out how to infuse playfulness, mystery, and spontaneity into your intimate life to make passion feel new again. Join host Milica Jelenic as we dive into the art of keeping passion alive and transforming duty into desire once more. Tune in for tips, insights, and a fresh perspective on intimacy! Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here  Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Are you ready to unlock the connection between your mind and body for deeper, more fulfilling pleasure? Many people struggle to fully embrace pleasure due to stress, trauma, or disconnection. In this episode, we dive into powerful techniques that can help you bridge that gap and enhance intimacy, sensation, and overall well-being. What You'll Learn: The role of mindfulness in strengthening the mind-body connection How breathwork can heighten pleasure and deepen orgasms Ways to use body awareness to overcome blocks to intimacy An introduction to tantric techniques for expanding sexual energy The benefits of somatic therapy for healing through touch and movement The neuroscience of pleasure—how your brain influences sensation and desire Join Host Milica Jelenic as we explore how to connect more deeply with yourself and your partner for ultimate pleasure! Tune in now and discover new pathways to intimacy and joy. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here  Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Are you ready to unlock the connection between your mind and body for deeper, more fulfilling pleasure? Many people struggle to fully embrace pleasure due to stress, trauma, or disconnection. In this episode, we dive into powerful techniques that can help you bridge that gap and enhance intimacy, sensation, and overall well-being. What You'll Learn: The role of mindfulness in strengthening the mind-body connection How breathwork can heighten pleasure and deepen orgasms Ways to use body awareness to overcome blocks to intimacy An introduction to tantric techniques for expanding sexual energy The benefits of somatic therapy for healing through touch and movement The neuroscience of pleasure—how your brain influences sensation and desire Join Host Milica Jelenic as we explore how to connect more deeply with yourself and your partner for ultimate pleasure! Tune in now and discover new pathways to intimacy and joy. Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here  Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Susan Bratton, the sex expert, is back for this episode and she brings the heat as usual. Please listen to our first show where we talked about all things sexuality and received her many tips and tricks and exciting stories getting you fired up to improve your sex life. But in show number two, I thought we would start with the idea that a lot of couples are less than their best in this category these days. Susan took that ball and ran with it and rattled off 5 main reasons why sexual intimacy could be faltering in your love relationship, and you will hear her share three awesome tips to help you revive your sex life and the best way to regain lost intimacy in your relationship. Be sure to also check out all the free course material, downloads, and videos Susan has available on her website—she really does give quite a bit to the community, has helped so many people, and has become a good friend of mine. She really is so caring and interested in helping people improve their relationship. Susan Bratton is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. She has authored and published 20 books, including Relationship Magic, The Passion Patch (which she mentioned during the show), and 30 Romantic Tricks That Work Like Magic. She also has her international number one Amazon bestseller, Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex. You will hear a ton of practical tips and information during this show, as well as a really nice big picture perspective about why relationships might fall off their game a little bit, and most importantly, how to get it back quickly. As Susan explains, there is great research showing that when you have a healthy sex life, you live longer, you have better immune function, you have better anti-cancer protection, you have more longevity, you have more energy, you have better sexual hormone health—all things that really do contribute to a better life. Enjoy listening to this show and make it a top priority to take note of all the suggestions and recommendations that she offers up. TIMESTAMPS: Many couples can use some advice to enhance their sex life. This is the podcast to give some tips. [00:52] This is a stressful world we live in, and sometimes there are frustrations outside the bedroom that prevent couples from getting inside the bedroom. [06:30] Low energy is a big factor. [11:32] Much of what we see in the movies, TV, and in books is based on men’s arousal patterns. [14:04] Make a commitment to have a better sex life. You will live longer. [19:41] It is normal for women to take longer to get aroused. [23:17] Learn how to hold each other and touch each other. [28:25] Men tend to overestimate their skills because the testosterone makes them very confident. [31:19] Susan offers a 5-step process that couples can do themselves. [33:06] Be more fun to have sex with. Go to sexlifebucketlist.com. [40:13] Orgasmic intercourse is a learned skill. [51:19] Is there a huge percentage where it's psychological and there's nothing wrong with the plumbing? [53:11] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com B.rad’s Superfruits B.rad’s Shopping Page B.rad’s Whey Protein Superfuel Podcast with Susan Bratton Susan Bratton.com Sexual Soulmates Soulmateembrace.com Susan Bratton Books The Magic Pill Method SexLifeBucketList.com The Queen Drive desire.com Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. 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The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Sexual trauma can have a profound impact on a person's body, mind, and relationships. But healing is possible—and pleasure can be a powerful tool in the journey toward reclaiming intimacy, self-trust, and joy. Join Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner, as she explores: How sexual trauma affects the nervous system and body Why pleasure can be an essential part of healing Steps to reconnect with your body in a safe and empowered way How to navigate intimacy and relationships after trauma Practical tools for self-care, self-compassion, and building trust The role of therapy, coaching, and holistic practices in recovery Whether you've experienced trauma yourself or want to support a loved one on their healing journey, this episode offers insights, strategies, and hope. Tune in and start reclaiming your pleasure, power, and peace. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

In this episode of Dom Sub Devotion, Andrew sits down with Nadia Munla, an embodiment and intimacy coach, to discuss the intricate dynamics of Dom/sub dynamics, especially as they relate to women in their feminine energy.. Nadia shares insights from her 11+ years of coaching, emphasizing the importance of deep intimacy, self-awareness, and the transformational power of embodiment practices. The conversation explores how women can transition from people-pleasing behaviors to genuine submission, the interplay of masculine and feminine energies, and practical steps men can take to lead effectively in relationships. Nadia also touches on the societal challenges both men and women face in embracing their true desires and roles within power exchange dynamics. ~~~ About Nadia Nadia is an Embodiment & Intimacy Coach who helps leaders become better lovers and guides people into a deeper level of embodied expression. Through her work with women and couples, she is on a mission to bring more erotic aliveness, intimacy and confidence into her clients' lives. She is also the creator of Embody by Nadia™, an embodiment method that has helped thousands of women reconnect to their pleasure, power and play. Embody has been featured at the Health Coach Institute, Soul Camp (East & West), Goddess-on-the-Go, World Domination Summit, and many other events/retreats in Bali, Peru, Tulum and Hawaii. Embody has been taught at a UK Women's Prison, at an Eating Disorder Clinic and will soon teach classes to teens and WOC fighting depression. Nadia's core belief is that embracing our full range is the way we access our deepest potential and create space for an Embodied Union that heals the planet. You can find her at nadiamunla.com and on Instagram @nadiamunla Nadia is offering listeners of Dom Sub Devotion a 50% discount off of a single session with her. Email nadia@nadiamunla.com and mention this podcast! ~~~ Social Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/_infinitedevotion YouTube: https://instagram.com/@infinitedevotion Facebook: https://facebook.com/domsubdevotion Andrew & Dawn are full time coaches and educators, working to support individuals and couples in building healthy, loving Dom/sub relationships. Here are some of the different free and paid options of how to work with and learn from us! Subscribe: Get updates when we publish new episodes of Dom Sub Devotion and other new content at https://www.infinitedevotion.com/podcastsubscribe Website: Visit our website at https://infinitedevotion.com for all of our latest content. Coaching: You can learn more about working with us in 1-1 coaching and our various workshops, courses, and programs at https://infinitedevotion.com/store Free Resources: FREE: The 12 Steps to Dominance: A free ebook showing men how to embody a healthy, loving Dominance. 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Find Conscious Dominance at https://conscious-dominance.captivate.fm/ or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you like to listen! Becoming a Dominant Man is Andrew's flagship course for Dominant Men. Becoming a Dominant Man leads men through a 12 step process, the 12 Steps to Dominance, to claim full ownership of their lives and their inner strength, so that they can carry a loving strength, true Dominance, into their lives and relationships. Becoming a Dominant Man is a pre-recorded course that men can work through on their own time, but also includes live weekly instruction and Q&A with Andrew at no extra cost. Learn more about Becoming a Dominant Man at https://infinitedevotion.com/becoming-a-dominant-man Our newest course for submissive women is available NOW. Submissive Foundations teaches women how to embody submission from a healthy emotional inner strength. Click the link to learn more! https://infinitedevotion.com/submissive-foundations 00:00 Introduction to Dom Sub Devotion 01:32 Meet Nadia: Embodiment and Intimacy Coach 03:02 Challenges Women Face in Self-Intimacy 07:08 The Journey to Erotic Aliveness 12:02 Balancing Feminine Expression and Business 20:44 The Power of Submission and Embodiment 31:00 Union and Partnership in Dominance 32:04 Generosity in Dominance and Submission 33:38 Challenges of Receiving and Worthiness 36:34 Vulnerability in Dominance and Submission 38:57 The Complexity of Leadership 43:29 Feedback and Communication in Relationships 46:00 Balancing Strength and Sensitivity 49:56 The Role of Dominance and Leadership 57:57 Integrating Heart and Erotic Energy 01:00:35 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Welcome to The Pleasure Zone with your host, Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach and Holistic Health Practitioner. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of seduction, exploring how psychology and biology shape attraction and desire. From the science behind dopamine and oxytocin to the seduction techniques that spark connection, we'll uncover how chemistry and intention come together to create irresistible magnetism. We'll cover: Psychological principles behind attraction and desire. Goal-setting strategies for mastering seduction techniques. The role of dopamine and oxytocin in intimacy and connection. Fun exercises to build confidence and enhance your seduction skills. Whether you're looking to boost your charm or deepen your connections, this episode offers a fascinating blend of science and practice to elevate your seductive power. Tune in and step into The Pleasure Zone! Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Join Milica Jelenic on The Pleasure Zone Podcast for an enlightening episode all about relationship milestones! Whether you're setting new relationship milestones, working toward deeper connection, or celebrating past relationship milestones, this episode will guide you on the path to lasting intimacy and growth. Are you and your partner aligned on your relationship goals? In this episode, Milica shares powerful insights on: Identifying shared relationship goals Steps to align on intimacy milestones (like trying new experiences) Tips for tracking and celebrating progress Communication strategies to address unmet goals Whether you're deepening your connection or reigniting the spark, this episode is packed with practical tips to help your relationship thrive! Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Welcome to The Pleasure Zone with your host, Milica Jelenic—Holistic Health Practitioner and Sex & Intimacy Coach. In this empowering episode, we dive into the transformative journey of embracing body positivity and building unshakable sexual confidence. Are you ready to rewrite your relationship with your body? Tune in as we explore how body positivity can reshape the way you see yourself, not just in the mirror, but in your most intimate moments. Let's unlock the power of radical self-love and harness the magic of body positivity to create deeper connections with yourself and others. Milica will share expert insights, actionable strategies, and heartfelt advice to help you move past insecurities, discover your sensual essence, and fully own your pleasure. Whether you're beginning this journey or seeking to deepen your self-love, this episode is your roadmap to confidence, connection, and joy. Don't miss this chance to reclaim your body and your power and find out: How body image impacts sexual confidence. Goal-setting for body positivity and self-acceptance. Exercises for boosting self-esteem in intimate settings. Celebrating small wins in the journey to confidence. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host In this episode of The Pleasure Zone, host Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner and Sex & Intimacy Coach, explores how to have a mindful intimate life in order to transform your life! When we bring mindful practices into our intimate life we begin to see many things in our lives improve. Join Milica as she delves into: The role of mindfulness in enhancing intimacy. Guided exercises for mindful touch and connection. Setting goals for present-moment awareness during intimacy. Benefits of meditation or yoga for sexual wellness. Whether you're looking to enhance your relationship or cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, this episode is packed with tools to help you experience intimacy in a whole new way. Tune in and take your pleasure to the next level! Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

In this insightful episode, Rina Trevi interviews Masha Dugina, a Love and Intimacy Coach and Menstruality Mentor, to explore the art of conscious menstruality and the wisdom of aligning with our natural rhythms. Masha shares her expertise on embracing the seasons of the menstrual cycle and how tuning into these phases can bring harmony, appreciation, and bliss into our lives.For women, Masha offers practical insights on navigating the challenges of honoring the “winter season” of their cycle when life demands don't allow for complete rest. She also explains how each phase holds unique gifts that, when embraced fully, amplify the richness of the next.Rina reflects on a snippet of Masha's wisdom during their podcast planning process, when Masha, in her winter phase, requested to reschedule for a more aligned time. This experience highlighted the importance of honoring one's rhythm and opened the door to a deeper understanding of these cycles.And for the men listening—yes, you have cycles too! Masha reveals how men can attune to their own rhythms and support the women in their lives in more meaningful ways.Join this enlightening conversation to uncover the secrets of living in alignment with your inner seasons and creating a life of harmony and flow.✨ Whether you're a woman or a man, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on the beauty and power of conscious menstruality.Masha DuginaInstagram: @duginamashaSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mashoonyaRina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity. Get ready to be inspired, amazed, and transformed!Get Access to Rina's Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram Rina TreviLet's Connect!Website: https://www.vulnerabilitycoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rina_trevi/Tantric BDSM Online Course: https://underline.world/Sacred Feminine Touch Ceremony - Practitioner's Training https://www.suhai.world/Shibari Weekends - intimatelytied.com

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Welcome to another tantalizing episode of The Pleasure Zone with your host, Milica Jelenic! This week, we dive into the delicate yet empowering journey of reclaiming your libido and reigniting your desire. Whether you've noticed a waning interest in intimacy or you're simply seeking ways to enhance your connection, this episode is your guide to restoring passion and pleasure. In this episode we will find out more about: Common reasons for diminished desire and how to reclaim your desire. Goal-setting for lifestyle changes (nutrition, sleep, stress management). Psychological techniques for rekindling passion and reclaiming desire Partner exercises to restore intimacy. Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner, Sex & Intimacy Coach, will guide you on the path to rediscovering your pleasure zone on this episode, "Reclaiming Desire & Setting Goals For Restoring Libido" Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Sex, intimacy, and connection—beyond the labels and limits. Society teaches us, as gay men, to define sexuality by where it happens, but what if it's really about how we connect with ourselves and other gay men? Whether it's a hookup or a long-term partnership, intimacy and liberation are possible everywhere. It's all about unlocking your body's wisdom as a gay man and embracing the full spectrum of erotic energy - without shame. Join Court Vox, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach and host Rick Clemons, as we explore the deep, playful, and sacred sides of sexuality. We're getting mentally naked with what it means to fully embody pleasure—solo or with a partner. Key lessons you'll learn: How to remove the shame away from being an erotic being Learn how to access your deeper emotions and desires as a gay man Discover how to call the erotic self into all aspects of your life Join us as we invite vulnerability to be our friend, and then join us at Court's Event - Connect, March 6 - 9, 2025 and enter 40PLUS at check out and receive a $100 discount. 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 - Enter 40PLUS at check out and receive a $100 on your registration for this event.  Sacred 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

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Intimacy and pleasure begin with knowing yourself and your desires. Sometimes the question of "what brings you pleasure?" is one that is so simple, yet so complicated that most people do not know how to answer it right off the top of their heads. What can enhancing intimacy and pleasure do for you? How can it assist you in your own healing and in having more intimacy in relationships? In this episode we will explore: Importance of solo pleasure for overall wellness. Goal-setting practices for regular self-care. Ideas for creating a sacred, sensual self-care routine. Incorporating self-pleasure tools or techniques. The Pleasure Zone with host Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner, invites you to explore the transformative power of solo pleasure for overall wellness. In this episode, Milica shares practical goal-setting practices to prioritize self-care and offers creative ideas for crafting sacred, sensual routines that nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn about incorporating self-pleasure tools and techniques to enhance your connection with yourself. Whether you're seeking inspiration or expert guidance, The Pleasure Zone is your go-to resource for embracing self-love and cultivating a deeply fulfilling, pleasure-filled life. Listen in to find out more about "How To Enhance Pleasure & Intimacy". Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

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The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Often times discussions with couples about spicing up their sex life will lead us to looking at how to break out of the taboo of kink. Whether it is a step into the world of kink, or going for the most death defying kink play of all time, all of this comes with breaking the taboos that we have internalized. Breaking old taboos and stepping into the world of kink can offer a whole new experience that is both exhilarating and healing. In this episode we will explore: *Overcoming shame and stigma around kinks. *Steps for discovering personal fantasies. *Setting safety and consent boundaries. *Tools like contracts or communication templates for exploration. Join Milica Jelenic, Sex & Intimacy Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where we will be, "Breaking Taboos With Kink Exploration. Light From The Shadows: Enriching The Lives Of Others Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1738249417 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738249417     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

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Video version here: https://youtu.be/AUdw8W71Gv8*Sensitive content warning. This conversation contains adult themes.*Peggy Greenfield is a certified relationship and intimacy coach who grew up in the Satmar Hasidic community of Williamsburg, and now serves this population. Peggy is not in the community herself anymore, which gives her a unique vantage point from which to tackle challenges of sex and imtimacy, topics that are difficult and complicated anywhere, but which pose a unique challenge in a community of so many rules restricting sex and the body. Peggy is outside of the community's conventions, but she has a deep appreciation for it. She therefore is able to candidly and empathetically provide support and guidance and here, to talk openly for this interview. I understand that many people feel that this topic should not be discussed publicly, but after much deliberation, I decided that the right course of action is to release this interview. I welcome your thoughts in the comments. Please check out Peggy on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pegreenfeld/Please subscribe, like, comment and share for more humanizing sensitive conversations on Jewish topics.

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I don't know how I've got 110 episodes without talking about sex but we're fixing that today! Alex Baynesworth is back on the show for a 3rd time and we are talking all things sex and intimacy. We'll get into some lesser known topics around pleasure and desire types, how Alex helps women who have never had an orgasm, why toys are your teammates, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:38) Alex Is Back and We're Talking Sex (7:04) Talking About Sex With Friends (10:22) For Those Who Don't Know About My Dad (16:45) Misconceptions Around Female Pleasure and Desire Types (27:37) Intentional Intimacy (31:05) Juggling Everything in Life and Wanting Sex (37:38) Heterosexual vs Homosexual Space and Desire (40:02) Helping Women Who Have Never Had An Orgasm (44:58) Speaking Up For Things You Enjoy (53:00) Toys Are Your Teammates (58:35) Where To Start (1:01:30) Marvin Gaye Playing (1:03:42) Where To Find Alex --------------------- Instagram - @nobayne_nogayne Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. --------------------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @alyciaisrael Facebook: Alycia Israel Apparel: Be Your Own Daddy

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We all have a shadow side, that part of us that we tend to disown, but what if we embrace it instead? In this episode, our guest, Court Vox discusses how we can play with our shadow via BDSM, psychedelics and somatic work. Carl Jung originated the concept of the shadow, and states, “Everyone carries a shadow, and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. At all counts, it forms an unconscious snag, thwarting our most well-meant intentions.” This quote drives home the importance of discovering what blocks us from consciously being aware of our shadow along with why learning how to dance with it once we do is so crucial. In this episode, we discuss the relationship shame and fear has with the shadow, why people might avoid making darkness conscious, and how to find one's own shadow, so one can not only go next level with emotional growth, but also partake in naughty joy. Please join us on the shadow side of life, as we once again, dare to Open Deeply. Court Vox's Bio: 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. For more information, please visit, www.thebodyvox.com How to find Court Vox: https://thebodyvox.com/ IG: http://instagram.com/thebodyvox FB: Facebook http://facebook.com/vox.court https://gaywellness.com/los-angeles/coaching/court-vox How to find Sunny Megatron: Website: http://sunnymegatron.com Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk How to find Kate Loree: Website http://kateloree.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy.

What is feminine burnout? This episode explores the specific type of burnout impacting women and how it disrupts hormone balance and the body's ability to experience joy. Lesley and Brad dive into insights from Dr. Jordin Wiggins, discussing the effects of stress and how to reclaim your energy by microdosing pleasure. Discover small yet powerful changes you can make to build resilience against stress and restore balance in your life.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How feminine burnout disrupts hormone balance.Why small doses of pleasure reintroduce daily joy.Building resilience through nervous system regulation tips.Long-term consequences of ignoring stress and burnout.Actionable steps to add pleasure into daily routines.Episode References/Links:Cambodia February 2025 RetreatFlashcards WaitlistPilates Studio Growth AcceleratorOPC Winter TourDr. Jordin Wiggins WebsiteDr. Jordin Wiggins' InstagramThe Pleasure Principles PodcastThe Pink Canary by Dr. Jordin WigginErin Hatzikostas Episode 427By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! DEALS! DEALS! DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  If you have to clean the kitchen, what can make that more pleasurable? Would it be but more fun to be in cozy sweats with some really great music? Would you have more fun to have your favorite beverage. I don't know. What would make it more pleasurable? Would it be more fun if your partner was naked? I don't know these things. You can try them out. Lesley Logan 0:16  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.  Lesley Logan 0:58  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the pleasurable convo I have with Jordin Wiggins. Dr. Jordin Wiggins, to be exact, in our last episode, if you haven't yet listened to that one, you have missed out. And you can listen to that one after you listen to this one, or pause this one. Listen to that one. You know, whatever you want to do. It's easy. They're all here for you. Brad Crowell 1:20  Do it. All the things. Lesley Logan 1:21  Yeah, before we get into that, today is Thursday, October 10th, and it's World Mental Health Day. I also wanted to say it's really hard to choose, because there's actually a lot of world days. Normally there's like, a World Day. Brad Crowell 1:32  Yeah, there's a lot. Lesley Logan 1:32  There was a lot of world days, including information on world homelessness problem, some other things. Brad also saw a vegan burger thing. So, you know, but the World Mental Health Day felt like it encompassed most of the other world days. So World Mental Health Day is October 10th and as our understanding of mental health grows, we grow along with it. Mental Health has come a long way since the early 90s, when the World Federation of Mental Health, WFMH, officially established the day. Our self-awareness and sensitivity towards it have changed things for the better. Our language surrounding mental health has improved as words like crazy and lunatic are used less flippantly, and we come to better understand that can be unintentionally hurtful and stigmatizing. While we've learned a lot, there's still so much more we can do to evolve as a society.Brad Crowell 2:20  Yeah, I feel like that's a good description. You know, when we were younger, in the 90s, Lesley Logan 2:26  People use the R-word. Brad Crowell 2:27  They did. They did. Lesley Logan 2:28  Just to, like, say something was like, this cup, you know?Brad Crowell 2:32  Or, you know, I still think the word insane is thrown out there really a lot. I mean, we don't know that many people who are truly insane. So I guess. Lesley Logan 2:40  Given, given the current climate we are in, there are a particular person who is making me use some of these words in the like, towards that person, without them having been tested, and I feel really bad about it. But also, what else do we say? Yeah, which is why, you know what? Maybe why weird is there. But also I just really, I do agree, like, growing up, no one really talked about mental health, and was kind of rare that anyone would go see a therapist, and all of this stuff, and now.Brad Crowell 3:15  Or it was, like, awkward, and say, oh you're seeing a therapist?Lesley Logan 3:19  (inaudible) get things done. And you had to rally all the time. And now we can Brad Crowell 3:23  I mean, in things like ADHD, you know, and ADD. Lesley Logan 3:26  Right. But also, like, it's so easy. I've, you know, like, friends that you love who really care about you be like, hey, can we catch up. It's like, you know, I'm taking a mental health day. They're not like, oh, you're bailing on me again. People just go, okay, it's actually really seen to be a positive thing. And also, sometimes I would people don't take care of the Mental Health I'm like, what is going on with you? Like, why aren't you taking care of yourself? This is the world we live in where you can. So I think it's really cool. Lesley Logan 3:52  And also I will say, I just want to say, it is World Homelessness day. Please look at where you are and see what you can do to help because especially in the States, the Supreme Court just made it legal for towns to make it illegal to be homeless. And so I don't know how the fuck they think these people are going to bring into society if they go to jail for being homeless, and then guess what? They can't get an apartment. How are they going to get most jobs? I have so many problems about this so and as someone who's been without address a few times. If you have judgment towards people who are homeless, I ask you to check that, because there's a lot of different reasons people are homeless. Not every homeless person doesn't have a job. Oftentimes it's because it's really hard to get affordable housing near where they work. And if you live in a really nice neighborhood and you're like, there's fucking homeless here, well, guess who is going to work at your subway? How can they afford to live close and in that neighborhood? So we need to really invest in city planning and taking a look at these things and really making sure that mental health facilities and support systems are invested in because that is who is helping the homeless. Okay, I'll get off my little soapbox. Brad Crowell 5:01  Okay, well, upcoming here in next February, Lesley and I are going to be back in Cambodia. We are currently in Cambodia right now, literally hosting a retreat as we speak. So obviously, recorded this ahead of time, but it is literally one of our most favorite things to do in the world, and I say that being on the other side of the world right now. Lesley Logan 5:22  While you're listening to this, we are at a lotus farm. Brad Crowell 5:24  That's right, yeah, no, it's, that's actually exactly where we are. We're literally at a lotus farm. We are. Lesley Logan 5:29  We're making flowers and necklaces. Brad Crowell 5:31  Yeah. And we are floating on a lake with lotuses all over the, all over it. It is stunningly beautiful. Lesley Logan 5:37  At sunset. Brad Crowell 5:38  Yeah, yeah. And you too could join us next February. We're gonna do it again. So it is gorgeous, amazing. It's inspirational. It will change your perspective on so many things when you see how other people live their lives, and the people of Cambodia are so friendly and open and just nice and kind, and we get to go not only meet them, see them, experience their food and culture, but then we get to explore something that is truly incredible, the eighth wonder of the world, the temple of Angkor Wat. It is the largest religious structure on the planet Earth. It is unbelievable. It is literally temples in the middle of the jungle that have been reconstructed here now. And you got to see it. It's a bucket list thing. So we want you to come with us, go to crowsnestretreats.com, crowsnestretreats.com. What do we got coming next? Lesley Logan 6:26  Well, when we come back, I, you know, continue to ready myself for the accessory shoot, which is going to be in LA. Someone's going to be in LA for a week, doing some work and just preparing my strength and stamina for some of the exercise we've take pictures of. I'm so excited for this. This is actually going to be a really cool shoot. We're actually using another studio for the guillotine in there. So if you want the accessories deck, which is the sixth deck, and the final deck in the flash card decks, this is the last one. And I don't see us doing a prequel or a spin-off, this is like, this is it. This is the last installment. Brad Crowell 7:00  Yeah, I think so. I'm pretty sure. Lesley Logan 7:01  I know somebody else, like, somebody already thought, like, you do an expansion deck, and I was like, we're not doing that. Don't just. Nope. But never say never. So here's the deal, go to opc.me/flashcardwaitlist, because only those on the waitlist get access to the presale price. The presale price is a short time window, sometime in the 2025 year, and then you wait while we wait for them to print and ship to you, and you get them for the best price. So opc.me/flashcardwaitlist. Brad Crowell 7:27  Yep, yep, yep. Next up, I am hosting a webinar coming up really soon, called the Pilates Studio Growth Accelerator. Go to prfit.biz/accelerator. That's profit without the O dot biz slash accelerator, if you're feeling at all stuck in your business, if you are wondering why you can't bring in more clients or make the money that you want to be making, we're going to be covering all those things. Lesley and I have coached more than 2000 businesses through our agency coaching program, and we boiled it down to these three big secrets, y'all, and I'm going to be digging into them live with you on this free webinar. So go to prfit.biz/accelerator. And finally.Lesley Logan 8:08  Last up for the year. The last thing of the year is the winter tour, and actually goes into the new year. So we actually kick off the year on tour. Brad Crowell 8:15  On the road. Lesley Logan 8:16  And we're doing 23 cities, and like 35 days. We want to see you. We're probably going to be somewhere where you live, and maybe somewhere you're visiting. And so yes, you can come to multiple cities. We had one person do three stops in the summer tour. Brad Crowell 8:26  We did.Lesley Logan 8:27  And several people do two stops on the summer tour. So go to opc.me/tour to make sure you don't miss out on when we release the cities. Brad Crowell 8:33  Love it. All right. Before we get into it here, pretty soon, we're going to be covering what Dr. Jordin Wiggins was digging into about pleasure, which I thought was really cool. But before we get there, let's get to the audience question today. Instagram, we have Professional Acro on Instagram asked, hey, in your YouTube videos, do you have an intermediate level chair 1-2 in order? And also, quick questions, please. If there are any special order for the Spine Corrector. Thank you so much. So it's kind of a twofer, right there.Lesley Logan 9:07  She has a twofer in there, like, how she snuck it in. So Joe Pilates did, and by the way, I sometimes say Joseph, but then I hear Jay on my shoulder. His name is Joe, not Joseph. I mean, it was, he was born Joseph. But there's like, a special like, just like, just like he was blue collar. It's Joe, right? Brad Crowell 9:26  He's Joe. Lesley Logan 9:26  So Joe Pilates did not have an order on the Chair or the Spine Corrector. Now, there are series that can have orders to them. On the Wunda Chair, there isn't really like, except for footwork, there isn't really, like, any order to any of the other series you, I mean, obviously the press down series, you can do front side crossover. That's typically what people do, because it makes a lot of sense. But you can also just do side just to cross over. So there's that. On the Spine Corrector there are, there is the leg series, and there's the arm series. And they have an order, which, by the way, are in the barrels deck (inaudible) and that is out. It has been shipping for a while now. I'm so excited about it. So that those do have orders and the series. But again, you omit what's not appropriate for your practice yet, and then you stay in that order. But the other thing about Joe was that he didn't have the levels. So I definitely don't have what you're looking for.Brad Crowell 10:18  There were no levels when Joseph Pilates created contrology.Lesley Logan 10:22  No, I mean, what I tell people in my mentorship program is like, if it's overhead, it's obviously not something to teach someone who's new. There you go. And then if it requires two spine shapes in it, then it might actually be a little bit more difficult than exercise that require one spine shape in it, so that really helps you kind of go, which exercise should I teach first? Just a little common sense. So I don't have what you're asking for on YouTube, but I have everything that exists on the Wunda Chair that Joe taught, and on the Spine Corrector and everything else that Joseph Pilates created as a free video in any of the playlists on the channel, and also, almost all are on the flashcards. The accessories deck is coming.Brad Crowell 11:05  Yeah. And they're also collected really nicely and neatly in one location on our website. So if you go to onlinepilatesclasses.com and go to the tutorials, you will find the section specifically for the chair that you might be looking at, because we've got them broken down across the different types of chairs, even so you could just go to the site and see them all collected together in one place. Yeah. Great question. Thanks for asking that. If you have a question, you can actually text us, 310-905-5534, 310-905-5534. If you live outside of the States, or you just use Instagram more often. Just ping us at the Be It Pod on IG or, obviously, on YouTube. So thanks so much, and stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 11:49  Okay, now let's talk about Dr. Jordin Wiggins. Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, Pleasure and Intimacy Coach. She's the author of The Pink Canary and host of the Pleasure Principles podcast. She is dedicated to helping high-achieving women heal feminine burnout and reconnect with their pleasure, empowering them to transform their health and their happiness. I thought this was really cool, because I didn't understand this idea of feminine burnout versus non feminine burnout, and she didn't exactly like clinically describe what that means. But I do. I have a lot, I have a feeling has a lot to do with hormones, too. So, yeah. Lesley Logan 12:26  Well, because she talks about, like, burnout, it leads into constant cortisol production. And when cortisol is high, we know this from a hormone podcast we listen to Brad, progesterone is low. Remember? Right. (inaudible)Brad Crowell 12:41  Progesterone is what helps you sleep and helps you (inaudible).Lesley Logan 12:46  Around your body. It's so awesome. It can make the hormone. It can, like, lead you into your cycle in, like, a great way, or not a great way. Brad Crowell 12:53  Yeah, the cortisol is important. You need it, but, like, we overproduce it because we jack ourselves up with stress and with caffeine and all these other things, and we're just basically out of balance.Lesley Logan 13:04  Yeah, for sure. So here's what's so great. We have an agency member who went on vacation, and she took extra time, and then she found herself in anxiety on the extra days. And now I'm discovering what she didn't do is microdose pleasure, which is what Dr Jordin Wiggins tells us to do. Brad Crowell 13:19  Interesting. Lesley Logan 13:19  She says when you're experiencing feminine burnout, the pleasure center in your brain is turned off. So if you gave yourself all these extra days off, and you've never had them before, you kind of put yourself in a stressful place, because actually, is it going to feel safe? So she, what Dr. Jordin Wiggins is telling us is start to microdose our pleasure slowly and turn up the dial to get it turned back on. That's amazing. Brad Crowell 13:40  Yeah, so there's a clinical, there's a clinical name for this, where pleasure symptoms are turned off. Yeah, that's right, Anhedonia. Lesley Logan 13:48  Anhedonia. We talked there's a great part of the podcast you want to go listen to, like she discovered what that was, and it's the inability to feel pleasure and joy. Brad Crowell 13:55  Yeah, yeah, which is kind of insane, like we chase what makes us feel good, which is usually checking a thing off a list, right? But there comes a point where you're just maxed out on a, on that, and that could take, you know, it seems like that could take a long time to get to, but once you're there, what do you do? You know, you're just stuck, right? So I think it's pretty, pretty interesting to What did she say? Microdose. Lesley Logan 14:17  Microdose. Brad Crowell 14:18  Microdose pleasure to help reintroduce this idea, and just so that y'all know, she did talk about sex, she did talk about the intimacy and physical pleasure, but she also talked about more than just that. She said, that's, of course, part of it, but that's not, that's not what the only part of the conversation we're talking about here. What can bring you joy? What can bring you pleasure from having a glass of water? What can bring you joy from taking a morning walk, enjoying the breeze, like, you know, these other things. Lesley Logan 14:45  Like, if you are going for your morning walk. I did my morning walk, okay, check, go sit in the front of the sunshine, check, like, if you are not actually Brad Crowell 14:53  Got that vitamin D, what's next? Lesley Logan 14:54  Enjoying the moment, I really love when I get lost on a walk and I come back and I'm like, oh, I didn't, because I normally go on Instagram and go, good morning, happy Tuesday. A lot of times lately I just fucking got home go, oh, hey guys, it was a great walk. You missed it. You missed it. It was so pleasurable. I had such a good time.Brad Crowell 15:16  That is, that's pretty funny. Lesley Logan 15:17  What did you love? Brad Crowell 15:18  Okay, so she talked about recognizing burnout, and she explained that hormones a lot of the time, they are a lag indicator, meaning burnout and stress have already impacted the body before hormone imbalances actually show up. It's like they're behind the eight ball here, y'all, another analogy there. But while hormone imbalance and adrenal dysfunction occur, it is compounded, and then it is layered, okay? So by the time you're actually realizing that you're in this place, it has been happening for a while, and it is compounded and it is layered. Okay, so that is, that's a problem. How do we then unfuck that? Basically, right? She emphasized resilience comes from a regulated nervous system, a well-regulated nervous system can handle stress without leading to those hormone imbalances. But one year past that point already, what do you do to come back, right? And that comes right back to what you're talking about, microdosing that joy. Microdosing pleasure. I don't really understand why this is feminine only, because this seems very applicable to me, too. You know I, you know. Lesley Logan 16:22  Jordin, if you're listening, we would like to know. Actually, I, the time we're recording this, tomorrow I'm actually on her podcast. So, not tomorrow in the time you're listening, guys, but the tomorrow and the time that Brad and I are here. Brad Crowell 16:34  Oh, well, you can ask. Lesley Logan 16:35  I'll then ask her. Brad Crowell 16:35  Great. Lesley Logan 16:36  I'll ask her for you. I'll say hey, Brad would like to know why. Brad Crowell 16:39  I would love to know. I would absolutely love to know, because I think that we have adrenals, it's like. Lesley Logan 16:44  And it's also possible, like, she studies women, and she's in a women's clinic, and so that's why she can't just say it's.Brad Crowell 16:50  Yeah, maybe, and she specifically, that's her ICA. Lesley Logan 16:52  Masculine burnout, I don't know. But also, like. Brad Crowell 16:55  That's her ideal client avatar, if y'all (inaudible) study. Lesley Logan 16:58  Yeah, yeah. But also, like, it might just be where she's had more experience in the medicine world she might not have (inaudible) I don't know. Brad Crowell 17:05  Yeah, a well-regulated nervous system can handle stress without leading to hormone imbalances. So how do you get a well-regulated nervous system? She said resilience, right? And we didn't really have a deep conversation about resilience, so I think that's another great question to ask her is, like, how do you build resilience? How do you create a well-regulated nervous system through resilience? What does that actually mean? I'd be interested to learn more.Lesley Logan 17:29  Okay, Dr. Jordin Wiggins. Brad Crowell 17:31  We got notes. We got notes. Lesley Logan 17:32  Apparently, we have more questions. I didn't do a great job. There's two important questions. We'd like you to come back.Brad Crowell 17:38  It's all good. I wasn't gonna rag on you, my dear, you're amazing.Lesley Logan 17:42  I am amazing, but I missed that. So yes, okay.Brad Crowell 17:45  Well, we're gonna dig in even more about what Dr. Jordin Wiggins said in the Be It Action Items. So stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 17:52  Welcome back. All right. Let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Dr. Jordin Wiggins? She said hey, pull out your phone. Make a note of things that you can do to help microdose your pleasure. More specifically, make a list of pleasurable activities, right? So when you have built in that downtime for your day, you can pull out your note and you could say what do I actually want to do? She talked about doing a puzzle, reading a book. She didn't mention it, but we did, taking a walk, you know, we. Lesley Logan 18:27  Yeah, I think, I don't know if I talked about this with her, but when my therapist was trying to get me to, like, not work all the time, she was like, okay, I said, I've got the time blocked out. I have time to do nothing, and I can't do nothing. And so she said write down all the things you could do and then just look at it go, when that time comes go, of these things what do I want to do? So you could do the same thing here, you'll make a big list of like, what would feel pleasurable to you? Maybe it's like having a chocolate bar and a glass of wine. I don't know.Brad Crowell 18:55  I mean, that's pleasurable. She talked about reading erotic books, especially if. Lesley Logan 19:00  You guys could read Eliza David's erotic novels. Remember her from the pod? Kellee Forkenbrock, she writes erotic novels that are with a. Brad Crowell 19:08  They were on Amazon for.Lesley Logan 19:10  For like a fucking dollar. Brad Crowell 19:11  That's what I was gonna say, I didn't want to, I didn't wanna throw it out there without confirming. But yeah, I think there was a whole conversation in the last episode about sex being like a chore, checking it off. Okay, did that. Now, I don't have to worry about it, you know? And there's part of this microdosing, microdosing pleasure, that can help rekindle some, like, actual interest. And so reading a book on that can be good.Lesley Logan 19:34  Also, there are so many novels now that don't look like the ones that were sold at grocery stores. That was just like, my grandma always bought all of those.Brad Crowell 19:39  Like, some dude who's some jack dude in front of (inaudible). Lesley Logan 19:42  You mean, Fabio? You mean, like, just Fabio? Brad Crowell 19:44  Yeah or Fabio with long golden hair. Lesley Logan 19:46  Oh, my God, every time Fabio would come to the gym. Brad Crowell 19:48  For those YouTubers. Lesley Logan 19:49  I couldn't look at Fabio. I couldn't look at Fabio because, like, he's on like, the cover of half my grandmother's books, you know what I mean. Or, like, some (inaudible) but also, like, you can microdose it. I'm reading Jodi Picoult's book. My first time reading Jodi Picoult, I'm reading By Any Other Name, and there are some micromoments of erotic pleasure in there. And I was like, oh, this is a fun book. And then I'm like, maybe that, maybe there. So I don't know if you have a fun erotic novel that I should be reading that is not 50 shades of anything. Send it my way. Brad Crowell 20:19  Yeah, reach out. Lesley Logan 20:20  Anyways, go. That's a Be It Action Item. I think it's also fun. Also, like. Brad Crowell 20:23  Yeah, what about you? Lesley Logan 20:23  I'm sure it can also be art. It can be a lot of things. So it doesn't have to be those things. Brad Crowell 20:27  I mean, pleasure can even be taking a break, right? Like we. Lesley Logan 20:32  I, do you know what I do every morning that I find pleasurable? Brad Crowell 20:34  Tell me. Lesley Logan 20:35  I don't do it every day of every year, but in this moment, what I'm finding pleasure in is doing the diffusers. We have two in the house. Brad Crowell 20:42  Oh, I noticed them. (inaudible)Lesley Logan 20:43  And I also do my humidifier for my beautiful plants. And then sometimes during the day, I'm like, this just feels boring. And I'm like, what would make this more fun? Or what would this make, would this work more pleasurable? And I will find a playlist that I want to listen to, and I don't listen to my earbuds. I listen to it on a speaker. Brad Crowell 21:01  In the room. Lesley Logan 21:02  In the room, so it takes up this ambiance, and it's so fun. Brad Crowell 21:06  That's cool. That's pleasure. What's your biggest takeaway? Lesley Logan 21:09  Okay, so we talked about this, but she, this is a Be It Action Item for you. And here it is. Ask yourself how can I make this moment more pleasure? Brad Crowell 21:16  That's right. Lesley Logan 21:16  So you can take a list of things that could be pleasurable, or how could I make the moment right now more pleasurable, the moment that I'm in in this moment. And pleasure can be erotic, or it can just be pleasure is also another word for joy, fun, enjoyment. So if you have to clean the kitchen, like, what can make that more pleasurable? Would it be but more fun to be in, like, cozy sweats with some really great music? Would it be more fun to like, have your favorite beverage? I don't know. Like, what would make it more pleasurable? Would it be more fun if your partner was naked. I don't know these things. Try them out. And then she said incorporate small pleasurable tweaks into daily life. So what little tweaks, little microdoses, can we do to feel better? So start with microdoses. This is a Be It Till You See it, not a like, 100% it. And by the way, Erin Hatzikostas' 50% Rule, and apply it to pleasure in this moment, and I bet you'll have a little bit more pleasurable moments. I'm just saying.Brad Crowell 22:06  I love it. Lesley Logan 22:07  So take a listen to Dr. Jordin Wiggins and if you like her, you can go listen to the episode I'm going to be on on her podcast. I don't know what we're talking about.Brad Crowell 22:17  It's called Pleasure Principles. Like, the pod. We'll put the link in the show notes. Lesley Logan 22:22  Yeah, we will. I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 22:24  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 22:25  How are you going to use these tips in your life? Thank you so much for being here. Thank you for listening. Thank you for downloading. Share this with a friend. If you've got a friend who's just always saying, like, I'm so burnt out, they need to hear this. Brad Crowell 22:35  I want to know how many of you are going to make your husband be naked in the kitchen? Lesley Logan 22:39  Okay, you don't. Do you really want to know this, Brad? No, you don't. He's joking. He's joking. He's joking. Also.Brad Crowell 22:49  That's just funny. Lesley Logan 22:51  We have these like.Brad Crowell 22:53  I might not ever be able to meet your husband.Lesley Logan 22:54  No, don't tell. Brad Crowell 22:55  So, don't tell me. Lesley Logan 22:56  Don't tell him, uh, keep it to yourself. That's what's pleasurable about it. But we do have, I'm gonna keep, not keep this to myself, we have this film on the glass that like you can't really see in our house unless it's at night when the lights are on. And sometimes I think you forget that. Brad Crowell 23:11  Me? Lesley Logan 23:12  Yes. Brad Crowell 23:14  Maybe.Lesley Logan 23:14  Because we don't have any window treatments.Brad Crowell 23:17  Not telling y'all where I live.Lesley Logan 23:19  Oh, okay. Also, hopefully our neighbors don't listen. Um, my dad asked if one of our neighbors still is naked in the backyard. And I said, not that I've seen because I don't look there. Since I know that.Brad Crowell 23:33  I'm pretty sure he must have seen me on the roof and been like, well, last time we're doing this. Lesley Logan 23:37  No, it's not because my dad saw him back there, walk out, go into their fish pond, grab a fish out with his hand, and, like, walk back in the house, totally naked. Brad Crowell 23:45  What? I love this guy.Lesley Logan 23:47  Yeah, here's what I want to say. I was like, well, dad, he wants his tanning even. But here's what I just want to say, he has no fucks to give. That is pleasurable for him, and there's no shame in it. I'm not looking because it's not pleasurable for me. Brad Crowell 23:59  I mean, he's like, 75 so, yeah. Lesley Logan 24:01  Minimum. So what I would just say is, like, walk around your house naked. Brad Crowell 24:05  That's awesome. Lesley Logan 24:05  You know what? Walk in your backyard naked. It's if people see it, they were looking in your yard. Brad Crowell 24:10  That's right. Lesley Logan 24:11  And your windows. That's (inaudible) for that. All right? I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 24:15  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 24:16  Thank you so much. Brad Crowell 24:21  This is immediately gonna turn into a favorite episode.Lesley Logan 24:32  And until next time, Be It Till You See It.Brad Crowell 25:19  Bye for now.Lesley Logan 25:22  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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How can women heal from burnout while prioritizing joy and pleasure? In this episode, Dr. Jordin Wiggins, an expert in feminine burnout, shares her experiences with pelvic pain and explains how high-achieving women experience burnout differently. Lesley and Dr. Wiggins explore the science behind burnout, the concept of the 'pleasure tank,' and how to 'microdose' pleasure to rewire your brain for joy. Discover how small, intentional shifts can help you refill your pleasure tank and enhance your overall well-being.In this episode you will learn about:Dr. Wiggins' own experiences with pelvic pain, hormone issues, and anhedonia.How women are conditioned to delay pleasure and how this contributes to burnout.Why burnout in women is often overlooked, misunderstood, and misdiagnosed.The link between anhedonia and the increasing rates of antidepressant prescriptions for women.How prioritizing personal pleasure can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.Tips for "microdosing" pleasure to rewire your brain and refuel your pleasure tank.Episode References/Links:Dr. Jordin Wiggins' InstagramDr. Jordin Wiggins WebsiteThe Pleasure Principles PodcastGuest Bio:Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor, Author of The Pink Canary, and Pleasure and Intimacy Coach. She is the host of a top ranked global podcast, Pleasure Principals. And she is the CEO of the Pleasure Collective, a coaching community for high achieving women who want more pleasure in their lives, in and out of the bedroom. Combining her 13 years of medical and tantra knowledge with personal experience as domestic and sexual abuse survivor, she is on a mission to reverse the statistic that 1 in 2 women globally suffer from sexual dysfunction. She believes that great sex is just the beginning - everything comes when you learn how to receive: better sex, better health, more wealth.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! 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DEALS!Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar  Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramThe Be It Till You See It Podcast YouTube channelFacebookLinkedInThe OPC YouTube Channel Episode Transcript:Dr. Jordin Wiggins 0:00  What we have to do is retrain our brains for pleasure, okay, but hear me, okay, hear me the hear the process. Because at first it's like, okay, this sounds so simple that it can't be true, but when you are experiencing feminine burnout, the pleasure centers in your brain are turned off. Lesley Logan 0:23  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:02  Okay, Be It babe, my overachievers, my peeps who are doing all the things, checking all the boxes and still sometimes wondering why they don't feel awesome. I have an episode for you. In fact, I have a doctor for you. Her name is Dr. Jordin Wiggins and she kind of blew my mind in some way. And it all makes sense. What's so cool is, as soon as she explained it, it all made sense, and I think you're going to really love it. And also, as overachievers, it might be a little bit frustrating, but in a good way, with lots of potential. So we're going to talk joy. We're gonna talk pleasure. We're also going to talk about feminine burnout. And out of the hundreds of episodes that I've done, I've never had anyone explain it like this. And I think this is gonna be one of those episodes you share with a friend and another friend and another friend. So thank you in advance for doing it. Here is Dr. Jordin Wiggins. Lesley Logan 1:55  All right, Be It, babe. I'm really so excited to have this conversation today with our guest, Dr. Jordin Wiggins, I am going to be honest, like, I read all the things that she is doing amazing things in this world, and I was like, yes, this is a conversation we have to have. And so,. Dr. Jordin Wiggins, will you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Dr. Jordin Wiggins 2:12  Yes, thank you so much for having me, Lesley. I am. Dr Jordin Wiggins, I help high-achieving women heal feminine burnout through pleasure.Lesley Logan 2:25  I mean, that's just so perfect. I mean, everyone who's listening, if you're high-achieving women, raise your hand. That's, that's all of you. Okay, so we but like, have you, like, spent your life avoiding burnout? Have you like, did, what led you, what led you to do it?Dr. Jordin Wiggins 2:40  I had so many episodes of burnout. So we want to go back in high school I started with pelvic pain. And I'll give you a Cole's notes of this, because, like most high-achieving women, I don't do things small scale. I do them big. Right? Like, my wins are big and it's like (inaudible).Lesley Logan 2:48  You are in great family. I already love you.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 3:01  So high school, pelvic pain. I was a competitive rower doing very, very elite training, but they didn't know it was pelvic pain. So I would get this stabbing pain in between my vagina and my rectum. Can we say? (inaudible) Okay, yeah, I should have asked beforehand. Lesley Logan 3:25  You don't have to ask. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 3:26  I normally do.Lesley Logan 3:26  I think we should just say the real words, because, you know, and also, what you're gonna love is that we have a lot of listeners who have boys, and they tell them all the things. They tell them all the things, because they're like, no matter what, no matter who you are in this world, you're gonna be around women. You're gonna work with them. You might be married to them. You might be a parent once, you got to know so you can use all the words.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 3:43  Okay, love, we will use all the vocabulary, and we'll hopefully add to some vocabulary too, because I have my own glossary of terms. Okay. So stabbing pelvic pain would take my breath away, and I am, I am a tough person, not really neurotypical, ADHD, like, I can ignore pain quite easily, forget about it. And this was bad. So I ended up in the ER, a couple times, sent to all different specialists. No one could figure out what it, what the pain was, and they couldn't see it on imaging. Nothing showed in my blood work. So they were basically like, well, this must be in your head. Offered me antidepressants, antipsychotics. And I knew the pain wasn't in my head. I'm not a person that wants to be sick. I don't enjoy being sick, being slowed down by any stretch of the imagination, so I but I felt very let down and very alone during that experience. Fast forward a few more years, when I was doing my pre-med degree, first year, my pre-med degree, went on birth control, and I had my period three weeks out of the month. Lesley Logan 4:01  Like the opposite of what should happen with birth control. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 4:51  Right. So bleeding for three weeks and not bleeding for one week. So aside from being very iron deficient, depressed, all the things because the solution was, we'll just try a different pill. Just try a different pill. Anyways, all of these times led me to dark places, feeling alone, feeling unsupported, not believed. And my thought was, well, I'm going to become a doctor to help figure this out for women, help solve the problems. Okay? And then when I realized that conventional medicine didn't have the answers that I was seeking because of those experiences, that's when I went into naturopathic medicine. So two degrees, eight years of post-secondary education later, I opened a women's health clinic and loved it, loved it, crushed it, helped so many women, 2000 actually. So did that for 10 years, and hit another burnout, personally. And what was interesting with this one is this one was reflected with my patients at the time. So those first two my pelvic pain and the hormone issues with birth control, I kind of like suffered in silence and was quietly reading research articles, and I felt like something was wrong with me, right? Then, this was a different level. So I'd achieved everything that I wanted to achieve that I set out to achieve. I had my thriving business, I had my house, I had my dream car, and I was not happy. I was like, is this it? There was something so deeply missing and the cognitive dissonance of it. You know, for years, that was my goal, and in so many ways, I was doing it, but not actually feeling happy. So there was that mental part of it, which there is a medical term for it. And I wrote a book about this. Lesley Logan 7:09  Stop. I call it like an expectation hangover. But what's the medical term?Dr. Jordin Wiggins 7:15  So it's anhedonia, and it's the inability to feel pleasure and joy, and it's one of the diagnostic criteria of major depressive disorder. This is what I was seeing in myself and in my patients. They were being offered antidepressant prescriptions. They're just like, I don't feel like myself. The things that used to make me happy don't make me happy anymore. I don't know what's wrong with me. Something's off. They didn't really have language for it, neither did I, until I, and obviously, the rate of antidepressant prescriptions, which, no pill shaming here, do what you need to do always. But it's just the rate of antidepressant prescriptions. Women are two times more likely to get prescribed an antidepressant than men, and the rate has gone up four or five times since the 90s. So it's like, are we way more depressed? Are we way more depressed than men? Like, what's going on here. But something is. Something's off, and we're feeling off, yeah. So I personally think that anhedonia needs to be treated as its own thing and not be lumped in with major depressive disorder.Lesley Logan 8:32  Right. Because, I mean, like, what an interesting thing. Even in my own life, I'm doing all the things, right, and you have these moments and you're like, I don't think I'm depressed though. Like, I know that, and so it's and so you almost are afraid to tell your doctor, because you're like, they're going to put me on an antidepressant. I have an amazing doctor that I work with now, and she did ask. She's like, are you depressed? I said, I'm not depressed, but I don't feel like myself. And what I feel like that's almost like the, what you're saying there. Like, what an interesting thing to think about, because, and not to knock it's not like, I don't want to be depressed, like I'm trying to avoid figuring out what it is, but if it isn't depression, if it's this inability to feel pleasure and joy, that's a fascinating thing. So I think a lot of people have that issue, and maybe it's mixed in with depression, but it might actually just be that.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 9:19  Exactly. And I think sometimes it is. It's mixed in with depression. And I've definitely had episodes of major depressive disorder, guaranteed, but there's this looks a little different. It feels a little different. It comes with different physical symptoms as well. So this is what I was noticing in myself. So my hair was falling out. I had adult acne. I wasn't sleeping through the night. I was waking with night sweats, and I was like 20, 29 almost what looked like perimenopausal symptoms, but should not be happening. Crazy, heavy periods. Was gaining weight that was hard to get off. So, yeah, like mood swings, just not myself. Not myself at all. And then my clients were saying the same, coming to me for the same sort of cluster of issues. Yeah, so that's what I now call feminine burnout. And there's the mental, emotional aspect, which is the anhedonia, the mood swings. We're just not as happy as we used to be. It's like, something's off. I'm not like myself. It's really and that's the other piece, is, if we don't have language to put to it, when we are going to our healthcare providers, they're doing their best, and it's like, okay, well, this kind of looks like depression, so that's how we're going to approach treatment. But then I had such a massive patient base, and some of them even tried antidepressants for a time, and they're like, it didn't really work. (inaudible) A lot of them just said, I know I'm not depressed. It's something like this. So we have the mental, emotional stuff, the physical symptoms, and then it was also affecting my patients and myself relationally, like how we were showing up in relationship, so feeling very alone, very unsupported, either things were not great in the bedroom, one way or the other, where some of my patients had literally no desire, no libido, no drive whatsoever. Or they had higher drive, like they were looking for that connection and their part like mismatch libidos, one way or the other. But things were not so great in relationship as well.Lesley Logan 9:24  And so you're seeing this in your patients. You're seeing this in yourself, and you found this diagnosis, I guess my, I'm gonna tell you my listeners like, okay, tell us what we have to do, though. What is the thing? Do we have to, like, is ita pill? Is it a medication? (inaudible) Is it, do I have to, like, twirl, like, what do we have to do? Dr. Jordin Wiggins 12:16  So this, and this is, I always get the initial eye roll. So go with me on this, but what we have to do is retrain our brains for pleasure, okay, but hear me, okay, hear me, hear the process. Because at first it's like, okay, this sounds so simple that it can't be true. But when you are experiencing feminine burnout, the pleasure centers in your brain are turned off. They've done MRIs like this is a scientific fact. So we are literally focused on survival, fixing to do lists, like crossing items off our to do list feels good. We feel accomplished. Yes, sitting, relaxing, enjoying that's hard to do. So my clients would talk about, I went on vacation and it took me an entire week to relax, or I was out for a walk, or they have their self-care time, but they'll start to, I talk about it. One of my clients gave me this sort of analogy. She's like, it's kind of like old gum that I pick up and chew. If I'm able to relax, or I have time to relax, I'll start to worry about something. Or we'll create a project for ourselves, like a new initiative with work, or start a home reno, the ability to truly be and receive pleasure have a relaxed and regulated nervous system, adrenals that properly respond to stress and aren't just pumping out cortisol all day long. We can't do that when we are experiencing feminine burnout, and nor do we want to because we're focusing on putting out the fires. So the one thing that we should be doing and want to focus on doing that like our body is telling us to resist that, to not do it. Don't focus on it. Lesley Logan 14:19  Yeah, yeah. It's interesting, because it's like, I guess the next question would be like, and how do we retrain? Because to take that person who feels so safe in a high-stress, almost perfectionist, environment. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 14:31  Addicted to dopamine, to the cortisol. Lesley Logan 14:35  Do you practice sitting still? Do you like sit still for one minute? Do you eat chocolate? Dr. Jordin Wiggins 14:40  Okay, so this is where we need to do a little bit of pleasure research. And because, like we already talked about, if we're anhedonic, the things that used to make us happy don't make us happy anymore, and our brain is in this simple solution, check the box, move on, kind of thing, which is often like the sex that a lot of my clients describe having, like they're having it to just like, say they did and move on kind of thing. Get it off the to do list and focus on something else. So like, we're not really present with pleasure. We're not really present with connection, but it is what we are so deeply craving at the time, so that's where we have that massive mismatch. So we need to do some research on what makes us feel good, and it's different for every person, and it's probably different for a woman experiencing feminine burnout, you know, if she's going to a Pilates class and doing her meditations, but none of it is landing, like. Lesley Logan 15:49  Self-care is just not, she's, but it's like that old gum your other clients talk about, yeah. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 15:53  Exactly. It's like, this isn't working, so we need a new approach. So it's twofold. We start to microdose our pleasure. And I say that because the pleasure centers are off, so we need to, just like slowly turn up that dial to get them turned back on. And how I get people to do that is we start by brainstorming a list. So what are things that are going to make you feel good? Is it a bath? Is it sitting in silence? Is it saying no to something? Is it letting somebody, letting your partner, take care of something for you while you relax? It could literally be anything that makes you feel good. But now, again, I'm saying this to you now, and it sounds very simple, and it's like, are you kidding me?Lesley Logan 16:47  I, you know, here's the thing, I actually know how not simple this is because I had a somatic therapist who was like, I said, I have, I got this space in my day, and I don't really know what to do with it. I don't have a hobby. And she said, just write down everything that could, you think, could feel good. And then when you get to that space in your day, look at the list and just see which one of those things you want to try and you guys, it was so hard because I was like, okay, so I'm gonna go sit down and read a book. And I like, sat there, and I was like, this doesn't feel really good right now. I think I'd rather do this later. And it's just, but you have to be, it's so fucking hard to be patient to figure out what the micro-dose is going to be. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 17:25  Exactly. But I'm so glad that you said that and you tried this, because you can validate it. And that's I literally make my clients put a note on their phone and a pleasure block in their day, whatever they can commit to if it's 10 minutes, 15 minutes. I mean, ideally we've got, like, half an hour, an hour, and it's this time that you would visit the note on your phone and check out what would make me feel good right now. And I call it increasing your pleasure pulse. So 10 out of 10 is fulfilled, abundant. We call it juicy at the pleasure collective, like, you're just like overflowing, you're magnetic, you've your energy, you're like the sun, people want to be around you. It's like warm, or like honey. It's however you want to picture your own higher self-fulfillment. And zero, you're like empty. Pleasure tank is empty. Not happy with yourself, physically like emotionally, just drained. Got nothing, nothing left to give. So if I'm at a two, then my goal becomes, what would make me be a three in my pleasure time? And we're like adding. Lesley Logan 18:39  I love that. It's like, what when we get a three, not what would get me to 10, you're not going to get to a 10 if you're at a two.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 18:46  Exactly. And then we like to, because, you know, our high-achieving, all or nothing, thinking brains, right? The perfectionist, which is why I'm did the pleasure pulse, because it's like, ladies, we're not getting we're not going to get from a 10 to a two. This is going to take time. And if it was our businesses, or if it was something else, we would totally understand and give it grace. But I did the pleasure pulse so that we can't just be like, well, this is hard, and I'm not a 10, so it didn't work, and just gonna shut down and say that it didn't work, yeah. So note on the phone block in the day, and how am I going to increase my pleasure pulse? What is something that I can do that's going to make me feel good? And yes, sounds simple, but thank you for sharing your experience. Because you think, okay, I'm going to read a book, but you tried the book and you're like, that wasn't it, and it's because we've been conditioned to focus externally, right, on others. We're not focused inward on ourself at all, disconnected from our intuition and the pleasure centers in our brain are off. So it takes time to get them turned back on, and now, in any moment, I can tell you exactly what I want, exactly what would feel good for me right now, but it took time and practice to hone that skill. And if I'm not doing my pleasure practices and I, you know, life, life happens. Like to think that we can be at a 10 all day, every day, unrealistic. So if life happens and I am a two or I am a four, then, like, it's, it's even harder for me, like I have to work harder at it, right? Because neurologically, neurochemically, I'm in survival. I'm in nervous system dysregulation, so it's harder to know what to do to feel good. Lesley Logan 20:50  Right. Hopefully you start to notice when you go from a 10 to a five before you get to a two, hopefully. But also, you know, I heard this interesting thing, because the Olympics are on while we're recording this. And this one person in Olympics said, like, if when you're going for a goal, it always feels good, it's always achievable, your goal isn't big enough. It should also not be that every day is a bad day. So it shouldn't be like, so hard every day to achieve your goal. And he also said, 1/3 of the day should be good, 1/3 of the days you should feel like you're making progress, it's awesome, 1/3 of the day should just feel like it was achievable, not like, meh, you know, like, whelmed, right? Like, this right there, there's nothing wrong. It's not bad, it's not good, it's just even. And then 1/3 of the day are gonna feel really hard. And so the goal is to just man it, make sure that you're in balance there and you're not tipping too far in one direction. And I think what's hard for most people is they notice the one day that they're going down and like, oh, and they excuse it. I have this so much stuff going on. I just gotta win. This happens all and then by the time that they actually acknowledge that they've gone down, they're back to a two, and that's when it's so hard to get back up, because they're going to try to go back to that 10, doing the things they're doing at a 10. But like you said, you're dysregulated, so you have to actually do something really small again. You have to go back to the 10 thing.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 22:09  I love it. It's, yeah, exactly those. And that's why that concept of micro-dosing, you know, how do I just feel a little better, little better, and I'm working with my clients, training them to know, okay, I took a hit today or the last couple days. I'm a five. What am I going to need to do to get back up and recognizing it? What are those warning signs to see it coming, so that we know before we're at the two.Lesley Logan 22:09  Yeah, yeah. So I want it like, I think this is really fascinating. So now that you you saw this in your clients, you saw this in your patients, you saw it in yourself. You did some research, you started to like, experience and explore, and now you've got what you're teaching. How has that been like, even received among the women you're trying to help? And what are some things that you're seeing? Like, either push back on from people, or maybe they're just thinking, like, it's too easy. I like, it should be hard. I should have the pill. I'm missing this hormone. Like, what are you seeing?Dr. Jordin Wiggins 23:10  I do get a lot of people that are like, it's, I think it's, I think it's my hormones. I think I have a hormone imbalance. Like, there's, there's wanting to explain it away to be one thing, right, that one box to check, especially when our brain is in that mode. And that's why, because I was trained, and I did so much continuing education, I was flying everywhere to learn how to treat what I didn't know was feminine burnout, and yes, there is a component of hormone imbalance. Yes, there is a component of adrenal dysfunction, or if we have been stressed for a really long time, then we can have digestive issues. Like there's it is compounded and it is layered. However, if we are at a five plus, like if our nervous systems are, for the most part, regulated, if we can mount a good stress response, if we're not inflamed, then we have that resiliency to handle what life throws at us without having a hormone imbalance. So to me, hormones, a lot of the time, are a lag indicator. It's an indicator that you were experiencing feminine burnout. There was other things happening well before you got to the point of hormone imbalance. Lesley Logan 24:40  I think that's also, probably the stomach issues as well, there's those kinds of things. They're like, okay, fine, you're not going to help me here. Now, we're over here, so it's almost like there was a yellow light slow down, and we didn't listen until it was the red. And then it's a bigger a bigger fish to fry, because you've got to do, you still have, it sounds like you can take care of the hormones, you could take care of the gut, but you still have to figure out the pleasure. You still have that. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 25:05  And that's exactly what I was finding. And what I didn't like about what I was doing and the treatment plans and the protocols that I was giving is women were feeling better. The digestive issues was better, the hormone issues were better, but they had to be very regimented about what they were doing, and it was so easy for them to fall back, to get back to that too. And I mean, again, I'm talking about pleasure. It's all about pleasure to be to have to be so restrictive on a diet, to digest well and to feel light and like Lesley Logan 25:06  There's no joy in that. No. There's no pleasure. No. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 25:27  No, you're and it was like, I'm not, I'm missing something. I'm not really getting to the root here, because we need to be so careful, or the hormones needed to be tweaked, or their thyroid medication needed to be tweaked, and it's just like what was I missing? Lesley Logan 26:08  Yeah. So, okay, so because I think the overachievers in the room have not felt pleasure in a long time, can you explain even, like, just idea why? What are different forms of enjoying pleasure or feeling joy? Like, just in case they're like, okay, I've heard the word, but if we ask them today, like, what would make them feel joy? But obviously they're gonna have, like, very few things, or they're gonna think it should be like, time with their kids or sitting at a beach or something like that. So what are, what are just some list examples that could help people find pleasure and joy. What are some things that they could do? Dr. Jordin Wiggins 26:44  Yes, and I want to say because if people are new to my work, sometimes even the word pleasure feels like repulsive or jarring. Lesley Logan 26:52  I think it's like not even repulsive for jarring. It almost feels like selfish. I have so much to do. The dishes have to get done. The laundry has to get done. How dare I sit down and do a puzzle to feel joy right now? Or this dessert is amazing, but I gotta clean before bed. I gotta get to bed so I'm not gonna sit and enjoy the pleasure of the bite of ice cream.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 27:15  It's part of our conditioning, right? Do first, pleasures last. Work hard, then play hard. That's how we've been conditioned, and that's what creates the recipe for feminine burnout. Is that we feel like feeling good should come last, but there's always so much to do that we never get to the feeling good part. So really, it's about flipping it, putting pleasure first, and you are more efficient. And when you ask people to do things for you, and you are, you know, a five or an eight, it's when you have more of that attractive energy. When you're at a zero and you are asking somebody for help with something for the dishes that need to get done so that you can do a puzzle or read it's just a, it comes out sideways, you know, when we are so burnt out. And then that's also where women get pissed, where, okay, I'm doing so much, and now you're telling me I have to do more, because it's frustrating, right? So you're telling me that I have to work on myself. Or do, you know, I call it plugging the holes in our pleasure tank, because the pleasure, what we're pouring in, the things that we're doing to feel good, that's one part of it. But if our container, our system, I call it a pleasure tank, just for the visual, has holes poked in it, we could self-care all day long and still not feel fulfilled. We're still not raising. Lesley Logan 28:50  Right, right, because you're pouring it's all just, it's going out through one of the holes. Yeah. I got it.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 28:54  Exactly, exactly. So the list of the pleasure things, and we can, let me tell you that, but that that's the one piece, and then the part that's like, the harder work to do is, how do we plug the holes and make sure that we can maintain, you know, I like to say a seven, so that we've got that resiliency. Because life's going to happen and we're going to things are going to be hard sometimes, but then at least if we're dropping, we're dropping to a five and not a two. So pleasure, and I like to look at it in two ways, because we have that sort of negative connotation to it. We think it's about sex or bedroom. And yes, that is part of it. But there's also just, like, look at kids, how happy they are, how joyful they are. Life is amazing. Little things are amazing and awe-inspiring. And it's about finding that wonder and play and things that feel good outside as well. So calling a friend you. Now also this is, this is where it gets deep, right? Because if you are an overachiever, you're probably overachieving in your friendships too, and you're probably the one that people go to with the problems. So you're probably get, calling a friend that helps fill your tank that you feel great after talking to them, not that you've just given them a therapy session and all these suggestions on how to run their business.Lesley Logan 29:23  Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. And don't, don't call the aunt who's negative all the time. Like it sounds like a little breaking system has to happen. And then you call the, you can call a friend who like fills your cup. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 30:40  Yeah, exactly. So you're writing in the note in your phone, like, call X, like the friend that fills your cup up. Yeah, movement. So people, again, we're starting small, but I love if people would enroll themselves in some type of movement class, like, some type of dance yoga is amazing. Pilates is amazing. We know this, getting a massage is amazing. But some type of dance class, or feminine movement class, like pole dancing a heels class, which is also way, like, I have clients that do it, and they're in our group chat, they're like, oh my god. I can't believe I just did that. Like, it's a very out of their comfort zone. Lesley Logan 31:25  Yeah, yeah. I'm gonna get a pole in the house, because, to be honest, the pole classes in Vegas are always at night, and I'm like, I'm in bed at eight o'clock, ladies, I need a four o'clock pole class. That's what I want. So, but it is super fun. You have it. It's a different kind of dopamine high. It's so fun. And then there and the heels classes, like, just like having a practice walking in those heels, you become it's a different kind of be it till you see it. I'll tell you, it's a be it till you see it for pleasure. Those kinds of classes, yes.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 31:50  Yes. I have a pole in my house. So there you go, get grab one in yours. There's even great free online. There's so much free online, like beginner poles, to have it in your house, but you know, I'm personally the special kind of person, like I need to be held accountable to the class. I'm better at using my but sometimes, if I'm in burnout, I will go months without touching my pole at home. But if I sign up for a class, I will show up every time because I did. Lesley Logan 31:51  Yeah, yeah, yeah. If, I mean, it's a good reminder. Like, if you know that you're going down to a five on this pleasure pulse, maybe sign up for things that hold you accountable to get you back up to that seven so that you can do it on your own time. But yeah, it's okay to need accountability.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 32:36  Yeah, for sure. I'm totally a need accountability kind of person. So there's the like, the stuff, you know, reading, bath, things that are going to make us feel good, slow us down. There's movement, which I highly recommend, some type of feminine movement class, dance class. And if that's too much, then anything yoga, Pilates, but not boot camp style, right? Like, generally, we're doing too much when we are experiencing burnout, because to build muscle is an inflammatory process, and if you have feminine burnout, you are already very inflamed. And that's why a lot of women are like, why can't I lose weight? I'm more, I'm doing boot camps five days a week. Lesley Logan 33:21  Well, zone two, ladies, come on. Zone two. You know if you're listening to us and you're over 40. You don't even need to do 40-minute workouts, actually. So. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 33:29  Yes, thank you. Lesley Logan 33:32  I leave class early. It's okay. They're not gonna say anything. Show up on time. Leave early. Take care of yourself. But it's very interesting all the research that's out there for perimenopause and post menopause to keep your cortisol down, you should be doing under 40-minute workouts.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 33:48  Thank you. Like I'd say that on repeat, it's just so good, too. Lesley Logan 33:57  Yeah. But I love that. I think that these are some really good things that people can, like, there might even be, and if we listen, if she said anything that you're already doing, then maybe notice, like, are you doing too much, or are you needing to put on some music while you're doing? Like, is there something else you can change with it? Because, as the overachievers listening there probably are going to class seven days a week, maybe we actually need to (inaudible).Dr. Jordin Wiggins 34:19  (inaudible) doing less. And what else doing less, and then asking yourself, How can I make this moment more pleasurable?Lesley Logan 34:27  Yes, oh, I love that question. That question is so good. Dr. Jordin Wiggins 34:30  If you're stuck, that's what you're asking yourself. And is it, you know, do I need flesh fresh flowers on my desk? Do I need to light a candle and put music on while I'm making dinner. What little tweaks, little micro-doses can we do to feel better? And then obviously, there is the physical stuff as well. Like more, you know, when you think of pleasure, what you would think of so, massages, self-pleasure, reading an erotic novel, like things like that. The more spicy types of pleasure.Lesley Logan 35:06  There's like a whole new uptick in the romance novel world like that is that, that genre of books is like having, it's a new resurgence, and it's kind of, it's quite amazing. So I love, I think that's I love these. I think it's great. So if you're going to class seven days a week and you're having this feminine burnout, take one of those classes off and try self-pleasure stuff.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 35:07  Reading erotic novel. Lesley Logan 35:11  Yeah, yeah. I think this is really exciting stuff, and we could talk about it forever, and obviously you're like, the expert at it. We're going to take a brief break, and then we're gonna find out how people can find you, follow you, work with you. Lesley Logan 35:40  All right. Dr. Jordin Wiggins, this has been awesome. I think you may have just helped a lot of listeners go, hmm, I wonder if this is feminine burnout and not just my hormones and stress and all these things. I think that there's a lot of pondering going on. Where can people find you, follow you work with you?Dr. Jordin Wiggins 35:57  Find me on Instagram @DrJordinWiggins, my podcast, The Pleasure Principles podcast is another great place. If you are pondering and you're like, is this me? There's a ton of amazing information there. And if you want to work with me, send me a DM on Instagram. Lesley Logan 36:15  Perfect. Love that it's so easy as it should be, we're in there in front of burnout, so it should be easy.Dr. Jordin Wiggins 36:20  Yeah. Oh, trust me, simple, more, the simpler the better. Lesley Logan 36:24  All right, you actually have given us some great tips already. But just in case anyone missed it, they skipped to the end, bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Dr. Jordin Wiggins 36:34  Ask yourself, how can I make this moment more pleasurable? If you can ask yourself that multiple times a day, I guarantee you you will be increasing your pleasure pulse. And the second thing is, make a note in your phone of things that you can do to help micro-dose your pleasure. What is going to make you feel a little bit better, so that when you have downtime, ideally, it's scheduled downtime, scheduled pleasure breaks in your day. You're going to look at that note in your phone and you're going to do something that helps increase your pleasure pulse, helps turn on the pleasure centers in your brain.Lesley Logan 37:18  Those are good. Those are good. I love, I love a good question. We have Gay Hendricks on the, on our 400th episode, and he has, he likes to go, hmm, I wonder, because the brain loves a hmm, and a I wonder. And I love that your question's like, I wonder, how can I make this more pleasurable? What a great thing. You guys, it's such a, it's, you'd be surprised, you know, like, I don't like to do, I like to clean the house, and so when I do, I'm like, what's a podcast that would be really fun to listen to, not stressful, because I'm doing something I don't want to do. Or, like, if it's, if Brad's awake, I can turn on some music and I can play something, or sometimes I throw on an Abraham Hicks, like, Morning Rampage, you know. So I think this is a really fun, easy thing that we can do just to start to enjoy the pleasurable moments in our lives. And you know, wow, great stuff. Dr Wiggins, you are so amazing. Thank you so much. You guys, how are you doing these tips in your life? Make sure you tag. Dr Jordin Wiggins. 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