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Last week we had some Real Talk with River Drosera. River is a somatic sex educator and sexological bodywork for queer folx and women seeking support with scar tissue remediation, reconnecting to pleasure after trauma, learning to ask for what they want, and honoring their body's internal wisdom. They offer both online support and in-person sessions in Sacramento, CA. River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, a queer-centered online space that offers workshops and courses celebrating the erotic and creative body. www.RiverDrosera.life IG/TikTok/twitter @river_drosera www.TheEroticArtsProject.life IG: @pleasurable_creativity --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nika-cherrelle/support
In this episode of the SISU Journey podcast, River Drosera gets into the intersection of creativity and sexuality as the source of life. River shares how they discovered healing, purpose, and freedom through creativity. They also introduce how sexuality comes into play with creativity. You'd be surprised to know how needed this knowledge is in today's society. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: There's no one-size-fits-all to healing! Why are most people discouraged from pursuing art as a career? The effect of growing up in an environment where sex isn't taboo. What is sexological bodywork? What could you get from it? Art is expression. There's no one way to go about it! And much more! About River Drosera: Pronouns: They/Them River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tension and Trauma Release Exercises practitioner and currently studying Neuro Affective Touch. They have a private practice on Nisenan territory, or so-called Sacramento, CA. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and chronic tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgemental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace. River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body for all people. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds. Website: https://riverdrosera.life/ The Erotic Arts Project: https://theeroticartsproject.life/ - Thank you for listening to SISU Journey, where we are helping the world heal the curse of separateness by telling diverse stories of those whose voices have felt silenced. Theme music is Syrian Rue, written and performed by the Mood Doculators. For more of their music and to listen free, visit mooddocs.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ We are launching a six-month transformational journey called ‘Write Your Own Money Story' in April. It is a holistic money program, combining financial literacy taught from a creative, exciting perspective as well as healing the financial wounds in layers: subconscious, epigenetic, nervous system, physical body, conscious mind, and higher self/spiritual healing. Come on over to https://sisujourney.com/money-story to learn more:
In this episode of the SISU Journey Podcast, River Drosera talks about remaining elastic. Resilience is more than just overcoming traumatic experiences. Sometimes, it's all about shaking and dancing! Stay tuned. ~ About River Drosera: River's pronouns are they/them. River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Tension, and Trauma Release Exercises practitioner, and currently studying Neuro Affective Touch. They have a private practice on Nisenan territory, or so-called Sacramento, CA. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and chronic tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgemental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace. River is also the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body for all people. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds. ~ Connect with River! Website: https://theeroticartsproject.life/ --- Have you ever wondered why traditional goal-setting feels rigid and clunky and seems to fizzle right off, sometimes before it even starts? Have you gotten frustrated about your list of unaccomplished dreams? Maybe it's not you, maybe it's how you have learned to set goals that isn't meshing with your individual genius. Can you imagine how connecting to the identity of an athlete is way more juicy and magical than setting a process goal of going to the gym x number of times a week? Join us for a FREE identity-based goal-setting masterclass starting August 23rd. Come to https://sisujourney.com today and sign up on the waitlist, or to book a free chemistry call. Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sisujourney/ Join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331225027271627
In this episode I talk butt folklore, empire, sacred friendship and magic with Jeannette Sheehy, a co-facilitator of my upcoming workshop, AR$E MAGICA. Follow the link if you would like to join us this Saturday (or after): https://linktr.ee/danica.boyce Find Jeannette on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposefulstroll/ River Drosera on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/river_drosera The book Jeanette spoke of: Sacred Success by Barbara Stanny
Amy has been working with a Sexological Bodyworker as part of her journey in reconnecting with her body and reclaiming her sexuality. In this episode Amy's practitioner joins us to discuss what Sexological Bodywork and Tension and Trauma Release are all about, how scar tissue affects sensation and tips for the remediation process, practices to reconnect to your sensual body, as well as the importance of + how to start up your own self-pleasure practice. We also answer a sex question: Is it okay to have more than one friend with benefits? About River: River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, and a Tension and Trauma Release Exercises® practitioner with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ohlone Territory. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgmental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace. River is the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body of queer, trans, and non-binary artists and activists. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds. Visit The Erotic Arts Project at theeroticartsproject.life And to learn more about River’s offerings visit riverdrosera.life Other references: Get your tickets for the 2019 Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit at www.woodhullfoundation.org Come to our June 29th, 2019 workshop at Diamond Adult World, Grover Beach! DiamondAdult.com 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 Drink a glass of delicious natural wine while listening to us by visiting marginswine.com
What are the common reasons people stray from their partners? How common is it and how do folks rebuild relationships after infidelity? And what is the "New Monogamy" all about? We also answer a sex question: How can I reconnect to myself and learn to relax with my partner after sexual trauma? Dr. Tammy Nelson PhD is an internationally acclaimed psychotherapist and TEDx speaker and the author of several books including, “Getting the Sex You Want, “The New Monogamy; and her latest book "When You're the One Who Cheats." She has been a featured expert in the NY Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Rolling Stone Magazine, TIME, and a source in Time Magazine. She writes for Huffington Post, ThriveGlobal, Medium and has a new podcast, The Trouble with Sex. Dr. Tammy is a Board Certified Sexologist, a Certified Sex Therapist and a Certified Relationship Therapist. She can be found at drtammynelson.com Some other links we talk about: 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 Learn more about sexological bodywork with River Drosera at riverdrosera.life Access your free 30-day trial to Open Fit by texting sspodcast to 303030
Dr. Alison Ash returns to teach us about the five tenets of CHAMP quality pu$$y eating. We chat about orgasms, attunement, technique, and more. We also answer a sex question: How do I get over my jealousy about my partner looking at other women on Instagram? About our speaker: Dr. Alison Ash is a sex and intimacy coach, sexual empowerment educator, author, and founder of TurnON.love. A champion for others overcoming shame and deepening pleasure, Aly helps her clients experience the kinds of sexual interactions and romantic relationships they long for. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, Aly has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering sexual experiences. She also draws on her extensive training in the Hakomi method of psychotherapy as well as Somatica model of sex and intimacy coaching to support her clients to radically explore and courageously express themselves. Aly designs workshops and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to discover their desires and confidently pursue them. She invites you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and...love at www.TurnON.love Some other links we chat about: Come to our June 29th, 2019 workshop at Diamond Adult World, Grover Beach 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 Drink a glass of delicious natural wine while listening to us by visiting marginswine.com Learn more about sexological bodywork with River Drosera at riverdrosera.life
In this episode we chat with author, sex coach and Sexological Bodyworker Xanet Pailet all about sexless marriages and relationships. How common is it (hint - it's more common than you may think)? What are the signs that someone may be heading towards a sexless relationship? Why is this happening? What can partners do to keep the fire burning? Xanet Pailet, best selling author of the new book, Living an Orgasmic Life, is a recovered NYC health care lawyer who lived in a sexless marriage for over two decades. After experiencing her own sexual healing and awakening in 2011, she transitioned her career into a full-time sex and intimacy educator and coach. She believes that pleasure is our birthright and is passionate about helping folks find their way back into their bodies, their desires, and their pleasure. She works with couples who are in sexless marriages and women and men who have experienced abuse and trauma. She helps them heal their wounds, release their shame, and reconnect with their desire and sexuality. She offers 1:1 coaching and online group programs to empower women around their sexuality and strengthen couples’ relationship and intimacy skills. Learn more at powerofpleasure.com Some other links we chat about: Come to our June 29th, 2019 workshop at Diamond Adult World, Grover Beach 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 Drink a glass of delicious natural wine while listening to us by visiting marginswine.com Learn more about sexological bodywork with River Drosera at riverdrosera.life
dr. liam “captain" snowdon - captain lives uninvited on the territory of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ peoples on Vancouver Island. Their background is in social justice, harm reduction, street outreach, sexological bodywork, performance art and poetry. Captain runs the Sex Positive Art and Recreation Centre in Victoria and co-teaches the Somatic Sex Educator Professional Training. They delight in teaching with the Institute for Sexual Education and Enlightenment, doing outreach for the Anti-Violence Project at the University of Victoria. Currently, captain uses the pronoun they/them, identifies as a genderqueer-queer radical faery-faggot witch, is in love with the ocean and facilitation for liberation, still loving it 30 years and counting. Somatic Sex Educator Professional Training - https://somaticsexeducator.com/ Institute for Sexual Education and Enlightenment - http://www.instituteforsexuality.com/ Anti-Violence Project at the University of Victoria - https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/ Captain recommends: Wonder Body Coloring Book! - http://wonderbody.us Body Electric School - http://www.thebodyelectricschool.com/ River Drosera’s Erotic Arts Project - https://www.theeroticartsproject.com/ Thanks to the folks on Patreon who are supporting this podcast and all of Body Trust’s other work! Go visit patreon.com/bodytrust and become a patreon yourself to support the free podcasts, newsletters, and resources that we create for you. Music: Grateful to Little Dog Big Ears for their Creative Commons licensed music She Sees Mice (intro and outro). Make sure to subscribe in iTunes or Sticher. And give us a 5-star review in iTunes, it helps us reach more beloved explorers.