Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa fritchle

One of my BIGGEST mentors, Melissa Fritchle, is on the show today, y'all! I have had the privilege of both working alongside and learning from Melissa in a professional capacity and as a Masters student. Today we explore:- Finding The Conscious Sexual Self - Our Narratives Around Sex - Being IN Our Bodies - Curiosity, Desires, and Impulses - Getting Out of Your Head During Sex- Desire Discrepancy in Partnership - Pandemic Sex & Intimacy - Planning For Sex  Melissa is such a wealth of knowledge, and I'm so PSYCHED for you to hear this conversation with her! Xoxo, enjoy!Connect with LindseyMelissa OnlineGrab your Conscious Sexual Self Workbook

Episode #28: Joining Debra Sloss this month are licensed psychotherapist and educator Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, who specializes in intimacy, and writer and 79-year-old WWII survivor and retired healer Andrea van de Loo. They discuss how the pandemic is shaping intimate relationships among seniors. Andrea describes how she met Geoffrey through an online poetry study group and how they developed a deeply meaningful long-distance and entirely internet-based relationship over the last 8 months. Melissa draws from her vast professional experience to offer insights about how many mid-life and older adults are navigating intimate relationships in the pandemic, combating loneliness, and finding new ways to connect in person and through technology. She also addresses some of the challenges couples are facing and offers helpful tips for navigating a break-up. Tune in to learn new ways to think about connection, and intimate relationships in the time of COVID. This is the first of a two-part series. Our next show will focus on the impact of the pandemic on intimate relationships among young adults.

My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that's just a few of her qualifications. Within this episode, she shares a lot of wisdom about communication between partners, mindfulness, and exploring sexuality. Really important work that Melissa is doing, and she has a lot of great things to say on the subject. Listen in! The “Conscious Sexual Self Workbook” Melissa said she wrote the workbook during a time that she realized the people she interacted with in her practice were self-identifying their sexual being solely through a lens of sexual behavior. For example, she would introduce questions and journaling exercises to participants who never really considered looking at their sexuality apart from a normative model of sexual behavior. So, Melissa likes to remind those who want to become more conscious of their sexuality should factor the complete picture of sexuality: this ranges from the events and discussions that you had as a child and teenager, to the less malleable reinforcements of adult sexuality. Within the workbook, there are plenty of exercises and prompts that help participants explore their sexuality and perhaps learn for the first time some of the true facets of sexuality that many assumed they learned in high school. As we explore within the episode, many adults feel like a window closed for learning about sexuality. Most are embarrassed to be in their 40s and ask questions about sexuality, so Melissa's work offers a great platform for reopening those doors and discovering the sexual self. Does it Specifically Resonate with You? Melissa wants to remind you that there are a lot of great resources out there on sexuality but to remind yourself that there is also a lot of junk information as well. One of the most important considerations is that you take and apply the information that resonates with you personally. Often what happens is a particular person hears that something is working for someone and then they feel it necessary to incorporate it, even if it has hardly anything to do with their unique sexual self. How to Talk About Your Wants and Desires One of the added benefits of exploring your conscious sexual self is that you can work through the shame and uncertainties of your sexuality and get much more comfortable communicating with your partner or other people in general. This can still be a difficult thing though that requires consistent practice. Melissa suggests just talking about things at first. There should be no pressure to act on something immediately. Broaching the subject on a particular area can be powerful in itself. But there should be no immediate pressure to act right away. Another thing Melissa talks about is having the “what turns you on?” conversation can be a really productive and powerful conversation to have with partners. This sort of conversation can act as a bridge for other conversations as well, just because of how easy it is to have. Mindfulness and Sex Melissa says that instead of “performing” sex, being mindful and practicing mindfulness techniques can lead to better sex hands down. With it, you are much more present with your partner and conscious about the sexual act itself. She says that a lot of her clients end up losing focus and diverting their attention elsewhere during sex, which makes for less engaging sex. Resources for Melissa: Affiliate Link for Melissa's book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Sexual-Self-Workbook/dp/150081086X Her website: https://mf-therapy.com/ More info: Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talk Join my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/list Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that’s just a few of her qualifications. Within this episode, she shares a lot of wisdom about communication between partners, mindfulness, and exploring sexuality. Really important work that Melissa is doing, and she has a lot of great things to say on the subject. Listen in! The “Conscious Sexual Self Workbook” Melissa said she wrote the workbook during a time that she realized the people she interacted with in her practice were self-identifying their sexual being solely through a lens of sexual behavior. For example, she would introduce questions and journaling exercises to participants who never really considered looking at their sexuality apart from a normative model of sexual behavior. So, Melissa likes to remind those who want to become more conscious of their sexuality should factor the complete picture of sexuality: this ranges from the events and discussions that you had as a child and teenager, to the less malleable reinforcements of adult sexuality. Within the workbook, there are plenty of exercises and prompts that help participants explore their sexuality and perhaps learn for the first time some of the true facets of sexuality that many assumed they learned in high school. As we explore within the episode, many adults feel like a window closed for learning about sexuality. Most are embarrassed to be in their 40s and ask questions about sexuality, so Melissa’s work offers a great platform for reopening those doors and discovering the sexual self. Does it Specifically Resonate with You? Melissa wants to remind you that there are a lot of great resources out there on sexuality but to remind yourself that there is also a lot of junk information as well. One of the most important considerations is that you take and apply the information that resonates with you personally. Often what happens is a particular person hears that something is working for someone and then they feel it necessary to incorporate it, even if it has hardly anything to do with their unique sexual self. How to Talk About Your Wants and Desires One of the added benefits of exploring your conscious sexual self is that you can work through the shame and uncertainties of your sexuality and get much more comfortable communicating with your partner or other people in general. This can still be a difficult thing though that requires consistent practice. Melissa suggests just talking about things at first. There should be no pressure to act on something immediately. Broaching the subject on a particular area can be powerful in itself. But there should be no immediate pressure to act right away. Another thing Melissa talks about is having the “what turns you on?” conversation can be a really productive and powerful conversation to have with partners. This sort of conversation can act as a bridge for other conversations as well, just because of how easy it is to have. Mindfulness and Sex Melissa says that instead of “performing” sex, being mindful and practicing mindfulness techniques can lead to better sex hands down. With it, you are much more present with your partner and conscious about the sexual act itself. She says that a lot of her clients end up losing focus and diverting their attention elsewhere during sex, which makes for less engaging sex. Resources for Melissa: Affiliate Link for Melissa’s book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Sexual-Self-Workbook/dp/150081086X Her website: https://mf-therapy.com/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that’s just a few of her qualifications. Within this episode, she shares a lot of wisdom about communication between partners, mindfulness, and exploring sexuality. Really important work that Melissa is doing, and she has a lot of great things to say on the subject. Listen in! The “Conscious Sexual Self Workbook” Melissa said she wrote the workbook during a time that she realized the people she interacted with in her practice were self-identifying their sexual being solely through a lens of sexual behavior. For example, she would introduce questions and journaling exercises to participants who never really considered looking at their sexuality apart from a normative model of sexual behavior. So, Melissa likes to remind those who want to become more conscious of their sexuality should factor the complete picture of sexuality: this ranges from the events and discussions that you had as a child and teenager, to the less malleable reinforcements of adult sexuality. Within the workbook, there are plenty of exercises and prompts that help participants explore their sexuality and perhaps learn for the first time some of the true facets of sexuality that many assumed they learned in high school. As we explore within the episode, many adults feel like a window closed for learning about sexuality. Most are embarrassed to be in their 40s and ask questions about sexuality, so Melissa’s work offers a great platform for reopening those doors and discovering the sexual self. Does it Specifically Resonate with You? Melissa wants to remind you that there are a lot of great resources out there on sexuality but to remind yourself that there is also a lot of junk information as well. One of the most important considerations is that you take and apply the information that resonates with you personally. Often what happens is a particular person hears that something is working for someone and then they feel it necessary to incorporate it, even if it has hardly anything to do with their unique sexual self. How to Talk About Your Wants and Desires One of the added benefits of exploring your conscious sexual self is that you can work through the shame and uncertainties of your sexuality and get much more comfortable communicating with your partner or other people in general. This can still be a difficult thing though that requires consistent practice. Melissa suggests just talking about things at first. There should be no pressure to act on something immediately. Broaching the subject on a particular area can be powerful in itself. But there should be no immediate pressure to act right away. Another thing Melissa talks about is having the “what turns you on?” conversation can be a really productive and powerful conversation to have with partners. This sort of conversation can act as a bridge for other conversations as well, just because of how easy it is to have. Mindfulness and Sex Melissa says that instead of “performing” sex, being mindful and practicing mindfulness techniques can lead to better sex hands down. With it, you are much more present with your partner and conscious about the sexual act itself. She says that a lot of her clients end up losing focus and diverting their attention elsewhere during sex, which makes for less engaging sex. Resources for Melissa: Affiliate Link for Melissa’s book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Sexual-Self-Workbook/dp/150081086X Her website: https://mf-therapy.com/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that’s just a few of her qualifications. Within this episode, she shares a lot of wisdom about communication between partners, mindfulness, and exploring sexuality. Really important work that Melissa is doing, and she has a lot of great things to say on the subject. Listen in! The “Conscious Sexual Self Workbook” Melissa said she wrote the workbook during a time that she realized the people she interacted with in her practice were self-identifying their sexual being solely through a lens of sexual behavior. For example, she would introduce questions and journaling exercises to participants who never really considered looking at their sexuality apart from a normative model of sexual behavior. So, Melissa likes to remind those who want to become more conscious of their sexuality should factor the complete picture of sexuality: this ranges from the events and discussions that you had as a child and teenager, to the less malleable reinforcements of adult sexuality. Within the workbook, there are plenty of exercises and prompts that help participants explore their sexuality and perhaps learn for the first time some of the true facets of sexuality that many assumed they learned in high school. As we explore within the episode, many adults feel like a window closed for learning about sexuality. Most are embarrassed to be in their 40s and ask questions about sexuality, so Melissa’s work offers a great platform for reopening those doors and discovering the sexual self. Does it Specifically Resonate with You? Melissa wants to remind you that there are a lot of great resources out there on sexuality but to remind yourself that there is also a lot of junk information as well. One of the most important considerations is that you take and apply the information that resonates with you personally. Often what happens is a particular person hears that something is working for someone and then they feel it necessary to incorporate it, even if it has hardly anything to do with their unique sexual self. How to Talk About Your Wants and Desires One of the added benefits of exploring your conscious sexual self is that you can work through the shame and uncertainties of your sexuality and get much more comfortable communicating with your partner or other people in general. This can still be a difficult thing though that requires consistent practice. Melissa suggests just talking about things at first. There should be no pressure to act on something immediately. Broaching the subject on a particular area can be powerful in itself. But there should be no immediate pressure to act right away. Another thing Melissa talks about is having the “what turns you on?” conversation can be a really productive and powerful conversation to have with partners. This sort of conversation can act as a bridge for other conversations as well, just because of how easy it is to have. Mindfulness and Sex Melissa says that instead of “performing” sex, being mindful and practicing mindfulness techniques can lead to better sex hands down. With it, you are much more present with your partner and conscious about the sexual act itself. She says that a lot of her clients end up losing focus and diverting their attention elsewhere during sex, which makes for less engaging sex. Resources for Melissa: Affiliate Link for Melissa’s book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Sexual-Self-Workbook/dp/150081086X Her website: https://mf-therapy.com/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

My guest is Melissa Fritchle. She has developed The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, she is a mindfulness meditation teacher, a Holistic Sex Therapist, is an educator and workshop leader, and that’s just a few of her qualifications. Within this episode, she shares a lot of wisdom about communication between partners, mindfulness, and exploring sexuality. Really important work that Melissa is doing, and she has a lot of great things to say on the subject. Listen in! The “Conscious Sexual Self Workbook” Melissa said she wrote the workbook during a time that she realized the people she interacted with in her practice were self-identifying their sexual being solely through a lens of sexual behavior. For example, she would introduce questions and journaling exercises to participants who never really considered looking at their sexuality apart from a normative model of sexual behavior. So, Melissa likes to remind those who want to become more conscious of their sexuality should factor the complete picture of sexuality: this ranges from the events and discussions that you had as a child and teenager, to the less malleable reinforcements of adult sexuality. Within the workbook, there are plenty of exercises and prompts that help participants explore their sexuality and perhaps learn for the first time some of the true facets of sexuality that many assumed they learned in high school. As we explore within the episode, many adults feel like a window closed for learning about sexuality. Most are embarrassed to be in their 40s and ask questions about sexuality, so Melissa’s work offers a great platform for reopening those doors and discovering the sexual self. Does it Specifically Resonate with You? Melissa wants to remind you that there are a lot of great resources out there on sexuality but to remind yourself that there is also a lot of junk information as well. One of the most important considerations is that you take and apply the information that resonates with you personally. Often what happens is a particular person hears that something is working for someone and then they feel it necessary to incorporate it, even if it has hardly anything to do with their unique sexual self. How to Talk About Your Wants and Desires One of the added benefits of exploring your conscious sexual self is that you can work through the shame and uncertainties of your sexuality and get much more comfortable communicating with your partner or other people in general. This can still be a difficult thing though that requires consistent practice. Melissa suggests just talking about things at first. There should be no pressure to act on something immediately. Broaching the subject on a particular area can be powerful in itself. But there should be no immediate pressure to act right away. Another thing Melissa talks about is having the “what turns you on?” conversation can be a really productive and powerful conversation to have with partners. This sort of conversation can act as a bridge for other conversations as well, just because of how easy it is to have. Mindfulness and Sex Melissa says that instead of “performing” sex, being mindful and practicing mindfulness techniques can lead to better sex hands down. With it, you are much more present with your partner and conscious about the sexual act itself. She says that a lot of her clients end up losing focus and diverting their attention elsewhere during sex, which makes for less engaging sex. Resources for Melissa: Affiliate Link for Melissa’s book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Sexual-Self-Workbook/dp/150081086X Her website: https://mf-therapy.com/ More info:Link to the free guide – Talking About Sex: http://bettersexpodcast.com/talkJoin my email list here: http://bettersexpodcast.com/listBook and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

How does the body internalize sexual trauma and how can we heal it through pleasure? How does this apply sexual pain? And what about kink as a means for working with trauma?  Want to skip to the interview? Fast forward to minute 19.  About our guest: Melissa Fritchle, LMFT is a Holistic Sex Therapist & award-winning Sex Educator with a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA. She is also a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working on a second book, The Body as Guru. She is the author of The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook and writes the pleasure activism blog, Transformational Pleasure. Founder & Director of Trauma-Informed Sex Positive Therapy Training, she promotes inclusive sexual health  around the world. To learn more visit www.mf-therapy.com Other links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get one week of "the Netflix of porn" with code SHAMELESS at adulttime.com Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Want clinically proven science-backed multi-vitamins made from the best ingredients? Go to ritual.com/SHAMELESSSEX and get 10% off during your first 3 months 

We recorded this episode because YOU, our dear sweet listeners, requested that we bring on an expert to speak on this important yet touchy subject. Holistic Therapist Melissa Fritchle returns to chat all about depression, anxiety, ADHD, SSRI's and how they all affect sex and relationships. She also shares some tips and tools on how folks can navigate these often turbulent waters, as well as how partners can support them.  Melissa Fritchle, LMFT is a Holistic Sex Therapist & award-winning Sex Educator with a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA. She is also a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working on a second book, The Body as Guru. She is the author of The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook and writes the pleasure activism blog, Transformational Pleasure. Founder & Director of Trauma-Informed Sex Positive Therapy Training, she promotes inclusive sexual health  around the world. To learn more visit  www.mf-therapy.com Other Links: Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Be the first to get Margins Wine's new releases by signing up for their newsletter at marginswine.com

Why is it important to understand edges vs boundaries? How can they lead to hotter, more exciting sex? Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, is a Holistic Psychotherapist, Sex therapist, a certified clinical trauma professional, a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and the author of The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook. She currently runs a private practice in Santa Cruz, and will soon offer online courses. Learn more at mf-therapy.com Also, a sex question: my partner takes too long to orgasm, and my body gets tired during sex. What can we do to help him orgasm faster?   

In Episode 2 of Sex Series, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews sex therapist and educator, Melissa Fritchle, on the her new book, The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook. In the interview, we learn the importance of understanding our sexual stories in the pursuit of both clinical effectiveness and personal sexual satisfaction.   You can learn more about Melissa Fritchle and the The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook at the sites below:   - http://www.conscioussexualself.com/about/ - http://www.mf-therapy.com/   For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

Melissa is a holisitic psychotherapist and sex therapist. We discuss sexual shaming, repression, and the political ramifications of this war on sexuality, which include efforts to control and make subservient certain populations. It's a wide ranging and deep conversation. Melissa's website is MF-therapy.com. Enjoy.

Building a private psychotherapy practice isn't an overnight endeavor. It's about relationships. And you need to be able to show up everyday and build those relationships in order to build a thriving private practice. Melissa Fritchle shares her therapist experience in this process. And she shares how she showed up everyday cold calling potential referral sources. In this episode, you'll find a step-by-step guide on how to find, identify and reach out to potential referral sources via cold-calling. The post TTE 14: How to Start Building a Referral Network by Cold-Calling Potential Referral Sources appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Building a private psychotherapy practice isn't an overnight endeavor. It's about relationships. And you need to be able to show up everyday and build those relationships in order to build a thriving private practice. Melissa Fritchle shares her therapist experience in this process. And she shares how she showed up everyday cold calling potential referral sources. In this episode, you'll find a step-by-step guide on how to find, identify and reach out to potential referral sources via cold-calling. The post TTE 14: How to Start Building a Referral Network by Cold-Calling Potential Referral Sources appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Today’s guest is Melissa Fritchle. Melissa has her Master’s degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is licensed by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist. She has training in Process Therapy, couple’s therapy, mindfulness & Buddhist Psychology, movement and dance therapies, and in the impact of nutrition on mood. Melissa is also a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She has completed extensive training specific to human sexuality and sexual health as well as an internship in a private practice devoted to sex therapy. She is a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists and has experience working with a wide variety of sexual issues and concerns. Melissa is the author of The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook published in 2014 and she writes the ongoing blog, Conscious Sexual Self. An active sex educator, giving workshops regularly for both professionals and the public, in 2010, Melissa traveled to Uganda where she designed and taught the first Human Sexuality curriculum for two universities there. For this work, she was awarded a 2010 Sexual Intelligence Award. In 2014 she traveled to Kenya to work with a group of Catholic priest and nuns on addressing sexual issues within the clergy. You can learn more about Melissa at www.mf-therapy.com. Sign up for your Podcasting Mentorship Discovery Call today, and please be sure to fill out our Audience Demographic Survey for LibSyn. Thanks! And don’t forget to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Would you like to discover the richness and passion of your own unique and dynamic sexuality?  Would you like answers to sexual questions that you have been too embarrassed to ask? Would you like to know what sexuality means for you as an individual, rather than feeling as if you had to measure up to false standards? Today's special guest, Melissa Fritchle, licensed marriage and family therapist and author, is an experienced sex therapist and sex educator who helps us answer those questions in her book The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook. Melissa's book, The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook is unlike any other sex education you have ever had. Melissa gives her readers accurate, holistic information about sex and sexual relationships, and then guides them through questions and exercises posed to help them explore their own sexual history, values and desires. Today Melissa Fritchle is here on A Fine Time for Healing to talk about what it means to have a conscious sexual self. She will explain why it is so hard for people to talk about sex, why people desire what they desire, and what to do if we find our sex lives unfulfilling. You don't want to miss this show! Save the date and tune in. To learn more about Melissa Fritchle, her practice and her book please visit http://www.mf-therapy.com        

Join me as I interview Melissa Fritchle! She is a holistic sex therapist and sex educator with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA Lic#48627) and works with individuals, couples and poly partners to help people find more ease and satisfaction in their sexual lives. Her new book, The Consicous Sexual Self Workbook, was released in December, earning excellent reviews. Her graduate studies were in Holistic Counseling Psychology acknowledging the interactions of the mind, body and spirit and diversity. Now she is adjunct faculty for Bay Area graduate programs in Counseling Psychology and travels in the US & internationally to provide workshops and trainings. In 2011, she was awarded the Sexual Intelligence award for her groundbreaking work providing sex positive training for counselors and caregivers in Uganda. In 2014 she traveled to Kenya to work with a group of Catholic priests and nuns from throughout Africa on developing sex positive approaches to sexual issues within the clergy. Melissa writes the ongoing Conscious Sexual Self blog on sex and relationships and is a frequent contributor to other online and print media.

The Conscious Sexual Self with Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, Holistic Psychotherapist & Couple's & Sex Therapist Melissa has a Masters degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and is licensed by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist (lic.#48627). She has training in Process Therapy, couple's therapy, mindfulness & Buddhist Psychology, movement and dance therapies, and in the impact of nutrition on mood. Melissa is also a certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has completed extensive training specific to human sexuality and sexual health as well as an internship in a private practice devoted to sex therapy. Melissa is a member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists and has experience working with a wide variety of sexual issues and concerns. In 2014 Melissa published The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook which guides you to look to yourself for answers. This book gives you accurate holistic information about sex and sexual relationships, but it also provides you with questions and exercises to help you explore your own sexual history, values, and desires. Discover the richness and passion of your own unique and dynamic sexuality. For more information visit: http://www.mf-therapy.com/