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[Rerun] Dr. Kirk Honda talks with Humberto about a listener who feels attached to her sexual abuser.August 28, 2017This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/KIRK to get 10% off your first month.Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/joinBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contactWebsite: https://www.psychologyinseattle.comMerch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.hondaThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although, we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com
In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon Chadwick interviews Ashley Badgley, Director of Survivor Support at Survivors.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending sexual violence and supporting survivors. They discuss sexual coercion, its definition, and its prevalence. Badgley emphasizes the importance of survivor stories and the role of peer-led support groups in providing a safe space for survivors to share their experiences and heal. They also address the impact of technology on sexual violence, highlighting the non-consensual sharing of explicit images. Survivors.org relies on donations to fund their free support groups and workshops. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here Bitch is a Bad Word | Click Here When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here
So many women hit midlife and suddenly find themselves whispering about things they never thought they'd struggle with, like desire, dryness, disconnection, or feeling like a stranger in their own body. That quiet discomfort adds up, and it can take a real toll on intimacy and self-confidence. In this episode, we start talking about what's actually going on with your hormones, your libido, and your relationships, so you can finally get clarity instead of guessing. Gabriella Espinosa, a Menopause Advocate, Women's Health and Sexual Wellness Coach, and Host of Pleasure in the Pause, joins me and immediately brings this grounded mix of wisdom, humor, and real-life experience. She opens up about her own perimenopause journey and why understanding your anatomy, pleasure points, and changing hormones is a total game-changer. We talk about how to speak up with your partner and your doctor in a way that feels honest and not awkward. You'll hear simple, practical ways to reconnect with your body, rebuild desire, and shift the narrative around menopause from "something to survive" into something that actually expands your confidence. Gabriella shares how this stage of life can sharpen your wisdom, deepen your pleasure, and even make you feel sexier than you expected. If you've been craving a more open, empowering take on sexual wellness in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, this conversation is for you. And before you go, grab my Free Holiday Recipe Guide, 29 pages of hormone-friendly Keto-Green dishes that help you enjoy every festive bite without the crash, bloat, or guilt, available at dranna.com. Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:01:54] Cost of silence in intimacy. [00:06:48] Midlife sexuality and pleasure. [00:09:40] Self-discovery through sexual anatomy. [00:12:11] Bodily awareness and sexual desire. [00:16:35] Intimacy and pleasure anatomy. [00:22:14] Pleasure exploration in midlife. [00:26:49] Menopause as an invitation. [00:30:06] Sexual awakening in later life. [00:32:10] Redefining midlife women's roles. [00:35:52] Healing a body you hate. [00:39:30] Unsilencing women's conversations. Memorable Quotes: "I discovered that midlife isn't the end. It isn't the end of pleasure. It's really a new, exciting chapter." [00:10:30] – Gabriella Espinosa "Your pleasure isn't lost. It may be buried under layers of stress, shame, or disconnection, but it's not gone." [00:33:19] – Gabriella Espinosa Links Mentioned: Free Holiday Recipe Guide: https://dranna.com/holidayrecipes Connect with Gabriella Espinosa: Website: https://www.pleasureinthepause.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellaespinosa/ Connect with Dr. Anna Cabeca: Website: https://drannacabeca.com/pages/show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com
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Sexual abuse is a heavy and unpleasant topic, but it's too important to ignore. We need to empower our children with strategies to make them aware of potential dangers and reduce their risk---without causing fear. Using actual case studies, Dr. Beth Robinson will offer age-appropriate conversation starters and teach us how to ask the right questions and set boundaries. Join us to learn how to protect our children from real evil.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Ray Connolly is a former leading member of "The Children of God", one of the most radical group of Jesus Freaks spawned during the sixties. They later morphed into a headline grabbing cult known as "The Family" known for strange mixture of evangelism, doomsday prophecies and unusual sexual practices taught by their founder, David Berg. SPONSORS https://trueclassic.com/danny - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on True Classic today. https://brooklynbedding.com - Use code DANNY to get 30% off SITEWIDE. https://masterclass.com/dannyjones - Get up to 50% off today! https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Ray's book - https://a.co/d/j4608ol FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Joining the Children of God cult 11:32 - How 'Children of God' brainwashes new members 22:47 - What David Berg did before founding his cult 35:01 - CIA infiltrating cults 36:47 - Rules married couples had to follow in Children of God 43:44 - Recruiting new members with sex: "flirty fishing" 54:44 - Children's role in the Children of God cult 01:09:06 - Deciding to escape the cult 01:23:39 - The tragedy of Ricky Rodriguez 01:35:06 - How 'Children of God' escaped the FBI 01:42:08 - Embracing Christianity after leaving the cult 01:46:43 - Psychedelics + the Jesus movement 01:55:05 - Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane 02:00:08 - Myths in the Bible 02:11:08 - How do undo cult brainwashing 02:19:57 - How the military uses cult psychological programming 02:28:04 - The merge of Christianity & politics 02:39:00 - Bringing psychedelics into the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!What happens when a culture starts bending truth to fit its desires? We follow that question across surprising terrain—Freud's hidden motives, Wagner's spell over European imagination, Bauhaus boxes that flatten the human spirit, and the concrete politics of highways and housing projects that shattered parish life. Along the way, we challenge the idea that ideas are neutral. People make theories, and those people have desires, wounds, and wagers hidden in their work.We dig into how music can catechize a nation, how architecture preaches a theology, and how postwar social engineering rebranded thick ethnic worlds into a thin “white” identity. The conversation pulls no punches on race as an ideology of management, not heritage, and on why religious belonging often explains American life better than color lines. From the “triple melting pot” to the claims of universal design, we map the choices that made cities brittle and suburbs bland—and why families paid the price.Then we pivot to power, vice, and freedom. Sexual liberation sells itself as emancipation while functioning as a lever of control, especially in a world wired for instant indulgence. The counterweight is old and bracing: you are only as free as you are free from your vices. Finally, we climb to the keystone: Logos. John's audacious claim—Logos is God—offers a language sturdy enough to speak across civilizations. If America moves into a fourth era as Protestant hegemony recedes and new blocs rise, the live question is simple and seismic: will appetite or Logos set the terms?Hear the case, question the links, and decide which story you're living. If this conversation stretches your thinking, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a review telling us what challenged you most.Support the showTake advantage of great Catholic red wines by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "BASED" for 10% off at checkout!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon
In this layered, vulnerable, and intellectually powerful episode of the Kink Series, we go far beyond basic BDSM concepts and drop directly into the psychology, ritual, and emotional architecture of kink with Mistress Audry Lu Black — a professional dominatrix, lifestyle FemDomme, educator, and respected kink community leader. Together we explore how bondage, ritual, humiliation, sexual sadism, and power exchange can serve not only erotic expression but also nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and emotional liberation. What begins as a conversation about rope quickly expands into a rich discussion about worship, devotion, fear release, identity, surrender, and the transformative role of a Dominant who leads with intention and precision. This episode opens the door to understanding kink as both art and psychology, and how deep D/s can create safety, stillness, and meaning for those who crave structure, containment, or catharsis. • Why 20% of the body's energy feeds the brain and how cognitive load, overthinking, and perfectionism show up in bondage scenes • Bondage as nervous system regulation — creating stillness, presence, and relief for anxious or neurodivergent minds who struggle with meditation • Somatic containment through rope and restraint for anxiety, trauma, and hypermobility conditions (including Ehlers-Danlos and other connective tissue differences) • The paradox of safety through restriction — how removing choice, movement, and anticipated pressure can reduce anxiety and soothe a dysregulated nervous system • Femme Domme philosophy and energetic leadership — what it means to embody dominance, hold power, and create psychological structures for surrender • Sexual sadism and humiliation — how intention, emotional tone, and negotiated meaning differentiate harm from healing, and cruelty from catharsis • The psychology of worship and groveling — why submission, devotion, and being at Her feet can be grounding, erotic, or spiritually significant • Ritual in kink — how structure, ceremony, and symbolic actions frame scenes, build trust, and regulate the body's response to intensity • Lifestyle vs. professional domination — the differences in purpose, boundaries, emotional bandwidth, and the Dominant's role in each dynamic • Deep-dive negotiation practices — understanding limits, desires, tone, chemistry, and psychological triggers before entering a scene • A full, realistic BDSM pre-scene negotiation role play so listeners can hear how safe, ethical, consent-based kink is structured before any play begins • The Dominant's internal process — emotional labor, reading the submissive's physiology, and creating a safe container for intensity • How humiliation can be affirming, transformative, or erotic depending on the submissive's psychology and agreed roles • Bondage as an anchor for embodiment — helping the mind exit constant vigilance and enter stillness, surrender, or erotic presence Touch Me There: Vaginal Reflexology, Squirting Secrets & Orgasmic Magic — available here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0AsOZmGPvMiR3pQfVZKfxR?si=fFDg8SQqS7OCQQn5ptYGoA Connect with the Guest Mistress Audry Lu Black Podcast: Placemaker for Perversion Substack: https://audrylublack.substack.com/ Official Website: https://mistresslublack.com/ Mentioned Resources Hani Cheng – Talk to the Peach: Sensual healing, feminine pleasure, and reconnecting with your body (Listen here) Hani Cheng – Reflexology: Mapping female genitals with reflexology for pleasure and body awareness (Listen here) Shameless Care — Use code PLEASME for $15 off at-home sexual health testing: shamelesscare.com Eve's Substack — Q&A, workshops, & exclusive content: https://pleasemewitheve.substack.com/ Please Me Podcast Patreon — Extended episodes & bonus content: patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast SDC.com — Use code 37340 for a free trial membership World Vision Support survivors of typhoon & earthquake: worldvision.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this Bell Work Talk, Dr. Ashleigh Bowman will introduce the key components of a business case, including calculating a return on investment (ROI). Forensic nurses should be able to articulate business components of the program and justify program costs for long-term sustainability. This podcast will help listeners begin thinking about the business model for their program to use in discussions with middle and upper administration and leaders. Ashleigh F. Bowman, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC, SANE-A, SANE-P, is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, and also maintains a faculty practice at USA Health's Children's & Women's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department in Mobile, AL. She has been a certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner since 2016 and became a pediatric SANE in 2020. She obtained her DNP in 2018 from the University of South Alabama. While Dr. Bowman has focused her clinical career on the care of acute and critically ill pediatric patients since 2012, her research and educational interests are focused on health policy and the intersection of policy impacts on clinical practice. Dr. Bowman is currently the project director for federally-funded grant project centered around pediatric sexual assault. Resources: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2017, March). Toolkit for using AHRQ quality indicators. Retrieved from https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/qitool/index.html Bartlett Ellis, R. J., Embree, J. L., & Ellis, K. G. (2015). A business case framework for planning clinical nurse specialist-led interventions. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 29(6), 338-347. https://doi.org/10.1097/NUR.0000000000000162 Birken, E. G. (2022). Return on Investment (ROI). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/roi-return-on-investment/ Drenkard, K. N. (2022). The business case for Magnet® designation. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 52(9), 452-461. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001182 Egan, C. (2024). Break-even point formula and analysis: How to calculate BEP for your business. Retrieved from https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/managing-your-finances/how-to-calculate-break-even-point-analysis#:~:text=Revenue%20is%20the%20price%20for,%E2%80%93%20Variable%20Cost%20per%20Unit). Fernandez, V., Gausereide-Corral, M., Valiente, C., & Sanchez-Iglesias. (2023). Effectiveness of trauma-informed care interventions at the organizational level: A systematic review. Psychological Services, 20(4), 849-862. https://doi.org/10.1037/ser0000737 Gallagher, M. A., & Chraplyvy, N. (2022). Building a business case for hiring wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. Advanced Skin Wound Care, 35, 493-498. http://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000855028.36575.dc Green, J. S., Brummer, A., Mogg, D., & Purcell, J. (2021). Sexual assault nurse examiner/forensic nurse hospital-based staffing solution: A business plan development and evaluation. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 47, 643-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2021.03.011 Hollender, M., Almirol, E., Meyer, M., Bearden, H., & Stanford, K. A. (2023). Sexual assault nurse examiners lead to improved uptake of services: A cross-sectional study. Social Emergency Medicine and Populational Health, 24(5), 974-982. https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.59514 Office for Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. (n.d.). SANE program development and operation guide. Retrieved from https://www.ovcttac.gov/saneguide/introduction/ Vogt, E. L., Jiang, C., Jenkins, Q., Millette, M. J., Caldwell, M. T., Mehari, K. S., & Marsh, E. E. (2022). Trends in US emergency department use after sexual assault, 2006-2019. JAMA Network Open, 5(10), e22236273. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36273 Welch, T. D., & Smith, T. B. (2021). Anatomy of a business case. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 46(1), 88-95. https://doi.org/10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000498
**Shame doesn't just make you feel bad, it fundamentally shapes how you experience your own body and desires.** Returning guest Dr. Alison Ash breaks down exactly why shame is so destructive to sexual wellness. Unlike guilt (which says you did something wrong), shame tells you that *you yourself* are wrong, creating a deep fear of rejection that literally dysregulates your nervous system. This isn't something we're born with. It develops through early experiences where we internalize negative reactions, eventually becoming that harsh inner critic voice. The contradictory messages are especially confusing: women should look desirable but not actually desire, while men should always be sexually available yet their desire is somehow dangerous. These cultural and religious influences create confusion that conscious rejection alone can't fix. Here's where it gets interesting: empathy is shame's antidote. When someone truly accepts you without judgment, healing becomes possible. (This is why finding sex-positive communities matters so much.) Dr. Aly explains how even BDSM can be healing for trauma survivors through consensual power exchange—reclaiming control over experiences where they previously had none. What if the fantasies or interests that make you feel broken are actually completely normal? Ready to understand the difference between your own feelings and society's expectations? This conversation offers practical strategies for recognizing shame's sources and reclaiming your agency. Estimated Timeline: 00:00:00 - Moving Through Shame and Sexual Wellness 00:02:09 - Guilt vs Shame: Understanding the Inner Critic 00:04:47 - Inner Shame and Sexuality's Cultural Conditioning 00:08:56 - Shame's Impact on Sexual Pleasure and Embodiment 00:10:48 - Shame, Empathy, and Healing Through Connection 00:14:33 - Power Exchange as Healing and Shame Reframing 00:17:43 - Reading Fiction as Healing and Normalization 00:19:14 - Shame Prevents Us From Enjoying Pleasure 00:21:33 - Building Trust Through Gradual Vulnerability 00:26:02 - Understanding Sexual Non-Concordance and Shame 00:28:45 - Unpacking Body Shame Through Conversation 00:32:56 - Lubrication Myths and Sexual Shame 00:35:17 - Being Selective About Who You Share With 00:37:09 - Sex Toys as Tools, Not Shame 00:41:12 - Internet's Role in Community and Identity 00:44:00 - Building Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering intimate experiences. She designs workshops, courses, and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to be able to cultivate and sustain nourishing emotional and sexual intimacy. Dr. Aly invites you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love at www.TurnON.love Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills online course on Tues, Jan 27th-Mar 17th We all receive messages about who we are supposed to be, how we ought to feel, and how we should express ourselves, often enforced through shame and disconnection. Featuring 8 classes with a woven balance of science-based data, embodied exploration, and skills development designed to support you in creating, deepening, and sustaining sexual and emotional intimacy in your relationship(s). Recordings available for those who can't attend live or want extra review. Super early bird tickets available now for $200-$400 off! Coaching: Last but not least, reach out to Dr. Aly for individual, couples, and ENM coaching support! All links: www.TurnON.love Sustainable Intimacy Retreat: https://www.turnon.love/sustainable-intimacy-retreat Sustainable Intimacy On Demand Rental: https://www.turnon.love/sustainable-intimacy SEIS course: https://www.turnon.love/sexual-and-emotional-intimacy-skills Coaching: https://www.turnon.love/sex-and-intimacy-coaching
This episode is brought to you by Joymode, Strong Coffee Company and Cured Nutrition. In this high-energy and revealing episode, intimacy expert Dr. Susan Bratton, PhD joins us to explain why great sex is not just pleasurable — it's powerful. We explore how optimizing your sex life is the "fourth health factor" that most high achievers overlook, yet it plays a critical role in cognitive sharpness, hormone balance, longevity, and emotional resilience. Susan breaks down the science of pleasure, the importance of blood flow and nitric oxide, the difference between male and female arousal timing, and why communication is the foundation of great sex. From libido botanicals to red light therapy to "sexual biohacking," this episode is a no-BS guide to upgrading your health, relationships, and self-confidence — inside and outside the bedroom. "Sex is the fourth health factor. The longer you have hot, orgasmic sex, the longer, healthier, and happier your life is." Follow Susan @susanbratton Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- 00:00 – Intro & Susan Bratton's wild setup 01:00 – Sexuality for high performance & longevity 03:00 – What is the "Fourth Health Factor"? 05:00 – Susan's sexless marriage and transformation 07:30 – What is "passionate, conscious lovemaking"? 10:00 – 20 types of orgasms and erotic learning 12:30 – Supplements, botanicals, and biohacking libido 15:00 – The Sex Life Bucket List (48 erotic playdates) 17:30 – Why novelty, not frequency, prevents boredom 20:00 – Bedroom communication = relationship foundation 22:00 – Male vs. female arousal: What most get wrong 25:00 – The 20-minute warm-up women actually need 28:00 – How orgasms support immune, brain & mood health 30:00 – Libido supplements: nitric oxide, herbs & more 35:00 – Cannabis, vibrators, and "training your pleasure" 38:00 – Sexual biohacking for physical & mental health 41:00 – Why clear communication is hotter than dirty talk 44:00 – "Say what you see": simple ways to talk in bed 46:00 – Tools for expanding pleasure (sex toys & tech) 49:00 – Penis pumps & vaginal red light therapy 52:00 – The truth about "mercy sex" and resentment 55:00 – GainsWave, orgasms after 60 & sexual recovery 58:00 – Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Try Sexual Performance Booster with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.UseJoyMode.com/everforward Save 15% on organic coffee with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Save 20% on Flow Gummies at https://www.CuredNutrition.com/everforward Watch and subscribe on YouTube
Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and building a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/ Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here: sam@healingcouples.org Episode show notes: Sexual intimacy often changes dramatically after porn addiction or pornography addiction enters a marriage. Many couples feel confused, disconnected, or afraid when intimacy suddenly shuts down — even long after the pornography use has stopped. This episode explains why sexual shutdown happens during porn addiction recovery, how the nervous system responds to betrayal, and what couples can do to rebuild closeness after pornography has impacted the relationship. We begin with a moment almost every couple in pornography addiction recovery has experienced: a husband reaches for closeness, and his wife's body tightens. Not because she doesn't love him — but because porn in marriage changed the meaning of touch, affection, and sexual connection. If you've ever wondered why sexual intimacy feels fragile after porn addiction, this episode breaks it down clearly. You'll learn why her body reacts with tension, why his shame spikes, and why pornography triggers can show up during moments that used to feel normal. You'll also hear how emotional wounds from pornography use affect trust, desire, arousal, and connection long after the initial discovery. Here's what we explore in depth: why porn addiction creates fear, comparison, and emotional shutdown how pornography addiction impacts the nervous system and sexual desire why her body pulls away even when her heart wants closeness why his shame and fear make intimacy feel overwhelming how unresolved triggers connected to pornography show up in the bedroom how couples can rebuild trust after porn relapse, urges, or temptation why desire cannot return until the foundation damaged by pornography is repaired why couples in porn addiction recovery misread each other's reactions the difference between sexual rejection and trauma from porn use how to navigate pornography-related triggers during intimacy how to rebuild desire without pressure, fear, or shutdown You'll also hear real composite stories that illustrate the most common patterns couples face in pornography addiction recovery — shutdown, fear, comparison, sexual avoidance, emotional withdrawal, shame spirals, and the fear that intimacy may never return. More importantly, you'll learn the exact steps couples can take to rebuild sexual closeness after porn addiction: slowing everything down during emotionally intense moments creating nonsexual closeness to retrain the body to feel safe responding to pornography-related fears without defensiveness replacing shame with grounded presence navigating pornography triggers together building trust through small, consistent behaviors using emotional openness to reduce porn urges and support relapse prevention rebuilding safety so that desire can return naturally, without pressure If you're a couple healing from pornography addiction, navigating the impact of porn in your marriage, or trying to reconnect after trust was broken, this episode is foundational. You'll understand why intimacy feels different now — and you'll get actionable tools to rebuild sexual safety, emotional connection, and desire. Whether you're early in porn addiction recovery, working through pornography triggers, trying to overcome porn urges, or rebuilding intimacy after betrayal, this episode shows you exactly how to restore connection and move forward.
Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence
Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions. On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee talks with Advocacy Supervisor Lydia Guirguis, Victim Advocate Soo Jin Kim, and counselor Jeannette Aleman, all with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, about supporting immigrant survivors of interpersonal violence. If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273, or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov and search for domestic and sexual violence. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts.
Poet Steven Reigns' memorial memoir chronicling his profound six-year friendship with Michael Church who died of AIDS in 2000 (“Outliving Michael,” Moon Tide Press, 2025) is presented in an original sound collage with archival news reports and the friends' favorite music (produced by Brian DeShazor). Plus United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has a message of hope for World AIDS Day, despite the disastrous combination of drastic funding cuts and official anti-gender and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. (NewsWrap returns next week). All this on the December 1, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at thiswayout.org/donate/
PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries.Year-End Matching Gift Opportunity!Now through December 31, 2025 your gift will be DOUBLED, up to $71,500! Please help us reach this match in order to keep all our programs and services running strong into the New Year.Partner with us at BeBroken.org/donate.Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, I sit down with Sean Maney, director of First Light in St. Louis, to discuss sexual recovery ministry. Sean shares how First Light supports men and women struggling with compulsive sexual behavior through community, therapy, and discipleship. We then explore the importance of holistic healing and transformation, the cultural normalization of pornography, and how the church's response has changed over the years. Sean offers hope and encouragement for anyone feeling stuck or ashamed, reminding us that real transformation is possible through grace, community, and a multi-dimensional approach to recovery.To learn more about Sean and his ministry, visit FirstLightStLouis.org. Topics Covered in this Episode:Overview of First Light, a sexual discipleship ministry in St. Louis.Comprehensive recovery programs for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior.Importance of community support and accountability in recovery.Role of therapy and counseling in addressing deeper emotional wounds.Discussion on the normalization of pornography in society and its impact on individuals and the church.Cultural shifts in attitudes towards pornography over the past 15 years.The progression of sexual behaviors from pornography to more severe actions.The need for a multi-dimensional recovery approach combining groups, counseling, and intensive care.Challenges faced by the church in addressing sexual brokenness and providing adequate support.Encouragement for individuals struggling with sexual issues to seek help and embrace community.More Resources:Help for MenHelp for WivesHelp for Church LeadersRelated Podcasts:Can the Church Be a Safe Place for Healing and Transformation?Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual AddictionThe Power of Vulnerability: How Group Support Transformed Mike's Recovery Journey----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.
Episode Description:What if one vulnerable conversation could completely transform your marriage? Dan Purcell, marriage intimacy coach and creator of the Intimately Us app, shares the pivotal moment when a friend's honesty about his sex life turned Dan's world upside down—and ultimately changed the trajectory of his marriage and career.In this raw and honest conversation, Dan opens up about growing up in a conservative environment where sex was taboo, the anxiety that carried into his marriage, and the courage it took to have a five-hour vulnerable conversation with his wife at 9 PM that didn't end until 2 AM. What emerged wasn't just better sex—it was better communication, better parenting, and a completely different level of connection.Glenn and Phyllis explore with Dan the common barriers that keep couples from experiencing rich intimacy, the danger of viewing yourself as superior to your spouse, and why solving sexual problems requires "second-order change"—not just redecorating the kitchen, but remodeling it entirely.Key Topics:- Mental health and emotional vulnerability in marriage- Breaking through sexual shame and conservative upbringings- The courage required for authentic conversations about intimacy- Desire discrepancy and what really causes it- How superiority thinking destroys sexual connection- Moving from transactional to transformational intimacy- The power of one vulnerable conversation to change everything- Creating play and creativity in your sex life- Leadership development through emotional honestyWhat You'll Learn:- Why most couples miss on authentic connection (even when they think they're doing fine)- How to have the scary conversation that could transform your marriage- The real reason behind sexual desire discrepancy (hint: it's not about being too busy)- Why solution-oriented approaches often backfire in intimacy- How to move from wearing masks to true vulnerability with your spouse- Practical tools and games to bring playfulness back to foreplayAbout Our Guest: Dan Purcell is a marriage intimacy coach who helps couples create deeper sexual and emotional connection. After a career-changing conversation eight years ago, he developed the Intimately Us app and now coaches couples full-time, helping them experience breakthrough moments in their marriages.Get your free resources: getyourmarriageon.com/connection-codes - 100 Creative Ways to Initiate Sex guide - 101 Ways to Have Sex guide - Jump Start Guide (books, articles, podcasts, frameworks)Get Your Free Core Emotion Wheel: www.connectioncodes.co/podcastReady to Transform Your Marriage? Book a Connection Codes certified coach: https://connectioncodes.co/coaches
Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in Midlife
Menopause does not wait until you feel “old,” and it does not only live in your hot flashes. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Streicher, one of the leading experts in menopause and sexual medicine, to talk about sexless relationships, painful penetration, and why so many women suffer in silence when solutions exist.We break down what really happens to your hormones, blood flow, muscles, nerves, and brain during perimenopause and postmenopause and how all of that shows up in your sex life. Dr. Streicher explains why painful sex is never something you should push through, why lubricants on their own rarely fix the problem, and why local vaginal estrogen is one of the safest and most misunderstood treatments in midlife.We also talk about access to care. Who helps you when your doctor shrugs, you live outside a big city, you are on Medicare, or you survived cancer and nobody ever mentioned sex in your follow up. Dr. Streicher shares what a real sexual medicine consult looks like, why pelvic floor physical therapy often changes both back pain and bedroom pain, and why there is no expiration date on your vagina, even after years of a dry spell.If you are in a sexless relationship, scared of hormones, or confused about where to start, this episode will give you language, options, and hope, plus a roadmap to Dr. Streicher's new deep dive audio course, “Come Again,” for women and professionals who want real data, not fear.In This Episode:00:00 – Welcome and show intro.00:32 – Why sexless relationships link to menopause.02:10 – Menopause is not an “old woman's” issue.04:20 – Sexual problems that start before menopause.06:30 – What a normal sexual response needs.09:25 – How estrogen loss affects sex and desire.12:40 – What happens in a sexual medicine consult.15:20 – Why doctors rarely refer to sexual medicine clinics.18:05 – Telehealth for menopause and its limits.21:30 – Why menopause never fully “ends.”25:05 – Painful sex and the need for accurate diagnosis.29:10 – Vaginal estrogen use, placement, and safety.33:15 – Partners, pain, and the “use it or lose it” myth.36:40 – Pelvic floor pain, SSRIs, and low libido.38:40 – Wrap up and closing message.Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:Email: karen@taboototruth.comWebsite: https://www.taboototruth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcastAbout the Guest:Lauren...
Poet Steven Reigns' memorial memoir chronicling his profound six-year friendship with Michael Church who died of AIDS in 2000 (“Outliving Michael,” Moon Tide Press, 2025) is presented in an original sound collage with archival news reports and the friends' favorite music (produced by Brian DeShazor). Plus United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has a message of hope for World AIDS Day, despite the disastrous combination of drastic funding cuts and official anti-gender and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. (NewsWrap returns next week). All this on the December 1, 2025 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at http://thiswayout.org/donate/
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Mark Yarhouse and Dr. Julia Sadusky about the rapidly expanding language of emerging sexual identities and what it means for the young people we care about. We explore why new terms keep appearing, how identity forms in adolescence, and what teens are actually trying to express when they use language many of us have never heard before. Rather than reacting with fear or reducing anyone to a label, Mark and Julia help us rethink our posture, moving toward curiosity, presence, and trust instead of anxiety and quick judgments. We dig into discipleship, belonging, and how to walk with teens in a way that reflects the steady, un-fragile heart of God. If you're a parent, pastor, or leader trying to navigate this moment with wisdom, compassion, and clarity, this conversation offers a hopeful and deeply grounded way forward.Mark A. Yarhouse, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in conflicts tied to religious identity and sexual and gender identity. He assists people who are navigating the complex relationship between their sexual or gender identity and Christian faith. He is a Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College, where he runs the Sexual and Gender Identity (SGI) Institute and the Mental Health Collective. He is an award-winning teacher and researcher and is the past recipient of the Gary Collins Award for Excellence in Christian Counseling. He was a past participant with the Ethics and Public Policy Center think tank in Washington, DC, and he was named Senior Fellow with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities to conduct a study of students navigating sexual identity concerns at Christian colleges and universities. He has served for over a decade as the Chair of the task force on LGBT issues for Division 36 (Psychology of Religion and Spirituality) of the American Psychological Association.Dr. Julia Sadusky is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of a private practice in Littleton, CO. She is also an author, consultant, speaker, and adjunct professor. Dr. Sadusky has done extensive research and clinical work in sexual and gender development and specializes in trauma-informed care. She earned a bachelor's degree from Ave Maria University and a master's degree and doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University. She has authored several books around human sexuality and gender with Dr. Mark Yarhouse and has authored several books herself helping equip parents to teach kids and teens about sexuality in developmentally-appropriate ways.Mark and Julia's book:Emerging Sexual IdentitiesMark's Recommendation:The Anxious GenerationJulia's Recommendation:TendernessConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show
Latorre, sobre Ábalos y el desconocimiento de Sánchez: "No es un problema de moral sexual, es la compra de un ministro por una organización criminal"
Discover a new podcast series! Who is threatening women's rights and why? In the second episode of The Right to Decide, we uncover the forces driving the anti-gender movement with our host Sophie in 't Veld and our guest Neil Datta, Executive Director of the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights. From fake hotlines that discourage abortion to crisis pregnancy centres spreading disinformation, we reveal how a well-organised network of religious and political actors is working to roll back decades of democratic progress. A podcast by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive RightsProduced by Europod, in collaboration with Ambiorix CenterFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today On The Line, host Jen Gerson sits down with Toronto writer Phoebe Maltz Bovy, who has recently completed her book The Last Straight Woman. They dig into "the Discourse," the absolute state of heterosexuality in a post MeToo, post online dating app era. Sexual harassment, cosplay oppression, age gaps in relationships, marriage, the romanticization of the single mother, and why it's almost embarrassing for straight women to just be straight women. There is no subject made taboo today!
New research indicates that nightclubs could be doing more to prevent sexual harm in their venues. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk through what sorts of of things venues could be doing to decrease the risk.Also in this edition, keeping pets safe in high density housing, just how much will the metro tunnel reshape the way we travel in the years ahead plus, we speak to a linguist why MUTT could catch on as a nickname for the tunnel.
These are the question you want answer to, but are too shy to ask! They are the things we talk about on Turned On With Sue And John. Yes, we talk about SEX!This week, Sue ("Sex With Sue") guides us on a wildly entertaining but informative conversation about our sex bits - our dicks and our clits!From how his parts and her parts work, to how they're similar and how they're different... Also the importance of having your naughty parts checked on a regular basis. Sexual health is a vital part of your overall health.Have you ever wondered just how drag queens "tuck" their junk? It's all about our anatomy and Sue walks us through how it works. We also do a deep dive into the vagina and explore the various parts and what they do, and how to get maximum pleasure from them!We also talk to a special guest this week, Myq Kaplan, a standup comedian who speaks openly about ethical non monogamy, which you can hear more of on his new Youtube special! More on Myq at https://myqkaplan.comPlus, you get a little preview of our naughty Christmas song.To subscribe to our newsletter with all kinds of free bonus content every week, to leave a review, or a voice note, find us at www.turnedonpodcast.comThanks for getting Turned On With Sue and John. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, I share what it means to step fully into your slut era inside a committed relationship (or in singlehood). I talk about why this energy is so powerful, how it revived my own desire, and how reclaiming the word slut can transform sex that feels flat, disconnected, or routine. In this episode, I talk about: What a “slut era” looks like in a monogamous marriage A new, empowering definition of the word slut Why long-term relationships often dull desire — and how slut energy reignites it Releasing shame, body judgment, and the “respectable woman” identity The difference between sensation and true erotic power Awakening the slut archetype for creativity, freedom, and wild pleasure Making space for taboo fantasies without fear or self-judgment How erotic energy boosts confidence, vitality, and relational intimacy Who Slut Academy is for and why community matters in this work JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE and get amazing discounts and bonuses PLUS my exclusive erotic diaries newsletter! https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy-waitlist Related episodes: 25: Slut Academy 26: The Slut Archetype – what and who is she and why she'll revolutionize your sex life! 97: Erotic expansion – understanding and playing with domination and submission 34: The importance of imperfect pleasure and sex
In this candid and intimate episode, Lauren and Trey explore the idea of sexual currency and how consistent deposits into a partner's sexual bank account can transform intimacy in long-term relationships. They share the story of a magical sexual encounter they had the night before and talk about why it was only possible because Trey had been investing in Lauren's sexual bank account for the past 4 to 6 weeks.They revisit the rough menstrual cycle documented earlier in the season and talk about the way Lauren has been shedding an old version of herself. Trey's patience, curiosity, and willingness to give her the space she needs have helped her feel more attracted, more connected, and more open to erotic exploration.Together they break down the specific investments that made the difference. Curious questions. Protecting Lauren's alone time. Mutual masturbation and how they make it work. Words of affirmation. Compliments. Acts of service, including Trey laundering Lauren's period underwear. And the impact of Trey not complaining, sulking, or pressuring Lauren when her capacity for sex shifted.They also share a recent moment where Trey offered Lauren feedback and she tried a new technique of listening as a friend instead of as someone who needed to defend herself. That shift made a deposit in Trey's sexual bank account and created more emotional space and helped deepen their connection.Lauren and Trey talk about how when women say they do not want sex - they are talking about the boring kind of sex. The type of sex women actually want is sex that feels safe, secure, connected, and adventurous. They describe why last night's sex is the kind most couples dream about and how it becomes possible through emotional investment, clear communication, and trust.Lauren also shares her favorite Maude vibrator, the VIBE: https://getmaude.com/SEFY?q=vibe-personal-massagerIf you want to learn how to make meaningful deposits into your partner's sexual bank account, you can request a free consult at: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsultIf this episode supports you, please like, share, and subscribe.Ideal for couples in long-term partnerships who want deeper intimacy, more desire, and better sex.About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at https://www.sexedforyou.com• Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult• Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/• Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcastReminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It's all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
Send us a textWhy does desire fade—and how do we get it back? In this episode, we sit down with Athena Gayle, Sex Expert at Arya, to explore how long-term couples can revive intimacy, increase desire, and communicate needs without awkwardness or pressure. We unpack how to escape “roommate mode,” redefine sex as connection instead of performance, and try simple, low-pressure practices that build real desire over time.In this episode, we discuss: • why routine kills desire in long-term relationships • rebuilding intimacy with touch, play & presence • using skin-to-skin hugs & shower embraces • yes–no–maybe lists for aligned desires • safe ways to ask for fantasies or kinks • how Arya's curated Scenes reduce mental load • audio erotica, prompts & erotic personas • planning sex without losing spontaneity • approaching threesomes, consent & boundaries • exploring roleplay & dominance safely • using AI tools to build connection & confidenceAthena also explains how Arya's intimacy platform helps couples initiate closeness, spark novelty, and communicate needs with clarity and confidence.Whether you're seeking more closeness, more novelty, or just less pressure in the bedroom, this conversation offers real, usable practices that deepen desire and connection.Find Athena / Arya Instagram: @arya.fyi Website: www.arya.fyi Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Discover a new podcast series! What happens when the right to choose over your own body becomes a political battlefield? The first episode of The Right to Decide explores the fight for abortion rights in Europe. Our host Sophie in 't Veld sits down with Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Polish MEP and long-time women's rights defender, to explore one of the most contested issues in Europe today. From Poland's near-total ban on abortion to France's constitutional protection, we uncover how control over reproduction has become a test for democracy itself. A podcast by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive RightsProduced by Europod, in collaboration with Ambiorix Centre. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, I discuss how to make your interactions sexual.Chapters:(00:00) Establishing sexual state(04:00) "Bedroom eyes"(07:15) Going for the kiss(10:00) "I make no apologies for my desires as a man."(14:30) NLP Explained(18:00) Women like sex.Here are links to the programs mentioned on the podcast:Bootcamps and ImmersionsSubmit questions to todd@toddvdating.com
In this episode of the So Lux Life Podcast, we're talking about something many believers struggle with in silence — sexual soul ties. These spiritual and emotional connections can keep you bound to people God never intended you to stay connected to. Join me as we break down: What sexual soul ties are How they form Signs you may be tied spiritually and emotionally Why soul ties block purpose, clarity, and healthy relationships How to break every ungodly tie through repentance, renouncing, fasting, and prayer A closing deliverance prayer to help you walk in true freedom If you've been feeling stuck, spiritually heavy, or unable to move forward from a past relationship, this episode will bring clarity and healing. Freedom is your portion. Subscribe and share if this episode blesses you, and connect with me on Instagram @KrispinJennez.
It’s hot and everyone’s slightly unhinged, so what better time to kick off the Mamamia Out Loud Summer Book Club than with the only novel bold enough to ask: What if you left your family for a road trip and reinvented yourself... in a motel off the freeway? In the first of our Summer Book Club episodes, Em, Jessie and Holly dive into Miranda July’s All Fours, a book that is part midlife crisis, part erotic fever dream and part existential stand-up comedy routine. Em, Jessie and Holly discuss female desire, boredom, creativity and how it’s somehow both deeply relatable and utterly chaotic to want to start afresh on a whim. If you’ve ever: Sat in your car for an five extra minutes just to avoid your family Fantasised about a new life in a different country Or simply wondered, 'What if?' Then yes, this episode of Summer Book Club is for you.Summer Book Club Episode 2 drops December 28 when we'll be discussing the Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: All The Things We Didn’t Need To Know About The Sex Scandal Of The Year Listen: So, Are You Rude With Money? Listen: The Women Quietly Quitting Their Husbands & Your High School Ghost Listen: The 5 Days You Should Schedule Every Month Listen: The Most Telling Detail In That Meghan Sussex Profile Listen: ‘I Was An Ugly Child’ & The 5-Second Underthinking Rule Listen: Everything That Shouldn't Be Embarrassing But Absolutely Is Listen: So That's The Reason I Feel Bad About… My Eyelids? Listen: Big Brother Australia, The Golden Bachelor & The TV ‘Algorithm Theory’ Listen to MID with Monique van Tulder: The Gap Year That Saved A Marriage Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I’m obsessed with audiobooks, here are 10 of the best I’ve ever heard.' 11 of the very best beach reads to lose yourself in this summer. If you loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, here are 6 romantasy books to read next. The 8 best spicy reads that aren't all-out smutty. The 22 best books Reese Witherspoon has recommended. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Balaam blesses Israel, but gives the Moabites sinful advice. Sexual immorality and idolatry bring a plague on the Israelites. Phinehas saves the day. Israel has to wipe out the Midianites. Numbers 23:27-30; 24:1-9, 10-25; Revelation 2:13-14; Numbers 25:1-17; 21:1-24. #everydaychristians
Bonus content! We dig into the vault from season 2's Patreon exclusives to give you this lil gem!It's a blast from the past! No, we do not have Brendan Frasier on the pod, but we do have birth trauma! That's right; in this episode Colin, Kevin, and Rob dig into the mother scoby of all anxiety.We also get into some salacious sex club talk, theology, Bond theme songs, and Colin presents a philosophical conundrum, asking: if you had to be, how you would choose to be murdered? Last but not least, we've got Song Spelunker Vol. 1.5!, digging into Madonna's Like A Prayer.At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visual arts company specializing in 2D traditional animation, the founders of Strangeloop have been supporters of the show since day one. As they are now supporters of our show, we are now supporters of their art, so make sure to go check them out on instagram @strangeloopanimations (all one word).Also, thank you to the Outsiders Social Club Podcast for our commercials today. Make sure you find them @OSCpodcast on the ever-dwindling Twitter, and give Mr. Pants some love on us.And don't forget: make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode for track four of the Nostalgia Pit Patreon exclusive release: Toxic Crusaders. This song is called Studious.Alrighty, then. Here we go: Non-Sexual Orgies & The Considerate Murderer.EtsyLinktreeYoutubePlaybacksong at end of episode: Studious - The Toxic CrusadersInstagram:@madshroommc@ruining_your.childhood@feral_williams@aralessbmn@blackmagicnoize206@strangeloopanimation
In this episode, I'm breaking down the practical side of sexual hygiene and why it matters so much for intimacy, confidence, and overall sexual health. I walk through the basics of caring for your body, hands, nails, toys, and the environment you're having sex in, and I explain the common mistakes couples make that lead to infections and discomfort. I share real examples from clients to show how small hygiene habits can make a big difference in your relationship and your body. You'll also hear simple, actionable intimacy tips to help you build safer, healthier, more comfortable sex routines with your spouse. If you've ever wondered what actually matters when it comes to better sex and good hygiene, this episode will give you clear guidance without the overwhelm.
Book a Discovery Call for Relationship Renovation CoachingOrder Relationship Renovation at Home Manual from AmazonJoin Our Patreon CommunityTake the Emotional Safety Assessment QuizIn this first episode of our four-part series The Intimacy Gap, E.J. and Tarah Kerwin explore why most couples experience differences in emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy — and how these discrepancies can lead to frustration, disconnection, or misunderstanding.They share the real numbers (80% of couples face this issue), explain how attachment styles and nervous system regulation impact intimacy, and offer tools to start healing the distance.If you've ever felt like one partner wants more closeness than the other — emotionally or sexually — this episode will help you understand why and begin building empathy, safety, and lasting connection.Topics Covered:What the “intimacy gap” really meansEmotional vs. physical vs. sexual intimacy differencesHow upbringing and attachment shape desirePractical tools for curiosity instead of blameHow to start safe, non-defensive conversations about intimacyTimestamps00:00 – Introduction Welcome to The Intimacy Gap (Part 1) on the Relationship Renovation Podcast.01:35 – Why “The Intimacy Gap”? Why so many couples experience emotional, physical, and sexual disconnect.03:20 – Understanding Intimacy Discrepancies What it means when one partner wants more closeness or connection than the other.05:45 – The 80% Statistic Why 80% of couples face intimacy differences — and why it's normal.07:50 – Beyond Sex: Emotional & Physical Intimacy How affection, vulnerability, and communication are part of intimacy.11:20 – How Intimacy Areas Interconnect How emotional, physical, and sexual connection overlap and affect each other.15:40 – Real-Life Example: Planning & Affection Tarah and E.J. share a story about differing needs for dates and affection.19:10 – Attachment Styles & Upbringing How childhood patterns and attachment shape intimacy as adults.23:15 – Nervous System Regulation & Shame Why stress and shame block connection — and how to rebuild safety.26:30 – From Blame to Curiosity Turning frustration into curiosity and self-reflection.30:00 – Tools for Talking About Intimacy Simple ways to have calm, open conversations about desire differences.33:15 – Final Reflections Encouragement for couples to keep growing through empathy and understanding.35:00 – Resources & What's Next Info on Relationship Renovation at Home, Patreon community, and Part 2: The Silent Saboteurs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/he-said-she-said/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
This week, we get into Nicolas Cage's The Surfer. Shoutout to Jeff for emailing us the suggestion. We all love Nicolas Cage more than life itself, so it's only fitting we revisit the legend after doing Prisoners of the Ghostland two weeks ago. CAGE FOR DAYYYYS! Little production note for y'all: Rob has a new supercomputer, and for some reason his keyboard is louder than god, and apparently his office chair needs to be hit with some WD-40. Sorry about that, let's just call it ambiance… Soul surfing snobby scumbag sociopaths sabotage, shame, scold and spite the son of a sandy and sea soaked suicidal slip ‘n slider! Cage's craw gets stuck! I hope it's anCHOVY! Fixing for a quick little shit-me-up! Sexual surf and branding rituals! Delirious with rat-spit infused wounds! Scally gets slick in the swim shorts, and much, much more on this week's episode of The Worst Movie Ever Made! www.theworstmovieevermade.com
Naciones Unidas estima que una de cada tres mujeres en el mundo ha sido víctima de violencia física o sexual y que cada 10 minutos una mujer (muchas veces niña) muere a manos de su pareja u otro familiar. Por eso cada 25 de noviembre cuando se conmemora el Día Internacional de la Eliminación de la Violencia contra la Mujer, en recuerdo del atroz asesinato de las Hermanas Mirabal (Patria, Minerva y María Teresa) que lucharon contra la dictadura de Trujillo en República Dominicana, las mujeres del mundo libre reivindican las luchas políticas, la emancipación y todos los derechos por una vida libre en plenitud de goce de las prerrogativas de la dignidad inherente a todo ser humano, para todas las mujeres. En nuestro país, aún tenemos que avanzar en la consecución de esa equidad plena, especialmente para las congéneres más vulnerables. Solo un par de datos: de acuerdo con el INEC (2024) el 58% de las mujeres no acceden al mercado laboral, no tienen empleo. Y en este 2025, hemos perdido 33 mujeres como víctimas de violencia machista, cifra que se eleva a 126 féminas si consideramos los últimos cuatro años. A todas las formas y manifestaciones de oprobio de siempre, ahora añadimos la violencia digital que, por supuesto, es otra forma real de maltrato cruel. Con Larissa Arroyo especialista en violencia política y Ana Helena Chacón, exdiputada y exvicepresidenta de la República, conversamos en Hablando Claro.
Many guys have no idea how women internalize the idea that if you tell a man anything about his penis that isn't positive, you will destroy his self-esteem and his penis will never work again and IT WILL BE ALL HER FAULT! Today's episode discusses the origin of this idea, how it sabotages open communication and connection, and how to get over this myth and move forward (unless you tend to take everything personally, which will also be addressed)!Join the Midlife Women's group here: drpsychmom.com/mwgSubscribe if you love the DPM show! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "How Does Your Wife Feel About Your Default Sex Positions?"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmomFor coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/For therapy or coaching, contact us at https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/
La sexualidad es una parte muy importante de nuestro diseño divino. Por lo tanto, la sexualidad es una pieza clave en el desarrollo físico, emocional y espiritual de nuestros hijos. No podemos hablar de la sexualidad en términos bíblicos sin conectarlo con la santidad. Repetidamente en las Escrituras somos llamados a vivir nuestra sexualidad en pureza que honra a nuestro Creador y Salvador. En esta conversación encontrarás ayuda para vivir y transmitir la pureza sexual en tu hogar.
In this episode, I answer my student's question about embracing your sensuality and navigating the shift within a committed partnership. I explore how to handle new attention from others, soften old “ice queen” protection patterns, and invite your partner into this new chapter without pressure or fear. I also share pieces of my own awakening and offer mindset tools, scripts, and practices to help you feel grounded, desired, and fully in your feminine energy. In this episode, I talk about: Why your sensual awakening changes how people respond to you Old insecurities, “ice queen” energy, and stepping into embodied confidence Attention as an exchange — and why you don't owe anyone anything Masculine vs. feminine energy in dating and long-term relationships Becoming more approachable by shifting into your feminine How to receive compliments and decline flirtation with grace Inviting your husband into your erotic growth (without pressure) Navigating light, innocent flirtation while staying in integrity Rethinking monogamy, fantasy, and relationship agreements Related episodes: 109: Q&A: Sex questions we're afraid to ask (but should) → 107: Q&A – rebuilding desire, expressing needs, unhealthy fantasies, overcoming shame and MORE → 14: How to be sexual/sexy AND feel safe in this world Let's connect! Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn
Today we're exploring rejection, specifically sexual rejection, and how it can affect our relationships. We'll first get into rejection itself and bids for connection, then discuss why we struggle with this. We'll go over Emily Nagoski's Dual Control model, and lastly, we'll talk about how to become pros at receiving no. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/MULTI.,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amy is joined by publisher and sex educator Susan Bratton for a tell-all discussion about sex under patriarchy, the power of pleasure, and practical steps towards liberation in the bedroom.Susan Bratton is co-founder and CEO of two companies serving the direct-to-consumer intimate wellness space. She is a manufacturer of supplements and a publisher of online courses focused on having a great relationship your whole life long. Her expertise is in ageless sexuality, sexual biohacking, libido supplementation and sexual regenerative therapies that roll back the clock on aging. She is a sought-after speaker from the stage, has been on countless podcasts, radio shows, and television segments worldwide. Her weekly email newsletter has nearly a half a million readers. And she is beloved as the "trusted intimacy wellness expert to millions
Welcome back to Dial Emma! Each week, I'll be answering your dilemmas with honesty, empathy, and a few therapeutic truth bombs to help you make sense of life's stickiest moments. If you've ever wished you had a therapist in your back pocket, Dial Emma is here to help.This week, I'm speaking with Aly Bullock, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Head of Relationships at Paired, to discuss the complexities of sexual desire discrepancies in long-term relationships. Aly joins me to unpack a dilemma from a listener who feels sexually rejected in her marriage, despite having a strong partnership in other areas.We explore the emotional impact of unmet sexual needs, the importance of open communication, and the societal stereotypes that often silence women in similar situations. Aly highlights the need for couples to have honest conversations about their desires, as well as giving some incredibly useful practical advice on how couples can reconnect emotionally and physically and find understanding and empathy for each other's emotional experience.Dial Emma listeners can enjoy 25% off a year membership to Paired Premium - just follow this link: https://www.paired.com/partners/alypodcast---If you have a dilemma for Emma, please fill out this form. ---Dial Emma is hosted by Emma Reed Turrell, produced by Lauren Brook.---Social media:Emma Reed Turrell @emmareedturrellDial Emma @dialemmapodcastEmail: contact@dial-emma.uk
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What do you do when your spouse's past sins still frustrate your present? When forgiveness has been given, but you find yourself still losing your peace and thinking about it? In this episode, John Heinen and Devin Schadt confront a painful and often-unspoken challenge in marriage, how to find peace, confidence, and love when your spouse's past continues to echo in your life. They discuss why sexual sin leaves such deep scars, how comparison poisons peace, and how Christ's mercy can restore both love and trust. Today, they share the theology, psychology, and practical steps that lead to freedom. Whether you're haunted by your spouse's past or your own, this episode reveals how God can make what was wounded whole again. SPONSOR - https://www.vocatiotravel.com
“A compelling, radical exploration of psychedelics' healing potential.”—Kirkus ReviewsExplains how psychedelic experiences offer a way to reconnect with the body, reclaim pleasure, rekindle joy, and reawaken to loveExplores how psychedelics can support our sexual healing and offers a range of psychedelic integration techniques and somatic exercises to help release trauma and foster insightShares recent research on trauma and case studies from more than a decade of professional clinical work as well as lessons from the author's own healing journey from sexual trauma and PTSDIn this groundbreaking book, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration expert Dee Dee Goldpaugh shows how the profound healing and restorative effects of psychedelics can help us heal our sexuality, reconnect with pleasure, find wholeness, and feel good again.Sharing recent research on trauma and case studies from more than a decade of professional clinical work, Goldpaugh explores specific ways psychedelics can heal sexual trauma, enhance sexual pleasure, and deepen our interpersonal connections. Goldpaugh looks at MDMA, psilocybin, ayahuasca, mescaline, 5-MeO-DMT, and other psychedelics and offers a range of integration techniques as well as somatic exercises to help foster insight and apply the lessons learned during psychedelic experiences to everyday life. Goldpaugh also examines the methodology behind psychedelic-assisted therapy and how readers can safely navigate risks and explore their own healing at home.Revealing the transformative power of embracing pleasure for healing sexual trauma, this book provides an essential guide to psychedelic sexuality as a path to healing and love.Dee Dee (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, educator, consultant, clinical supervisor, author, and activist. They are the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy. Dee Dee has taught and published widely on the topics of psychedelics, sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. They have been a leading voice in the development of Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy techniques, specifically with survivors of trauma and have published the first article to appear in an academic journal, Sexual and Relationship Therapy, exploring the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and psychedelic healing. Dee Dee is a clinical supervisor for the EMBARK psychedelic-assisted therapy approach. They offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy as part of the team at the Woodstock Therapy Center and facilitate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy retreats. They have also completed the MAPS training in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Dee Dee is the author of the forthcoming book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality being published by Inner Traditions in Summer 2025. The are a member of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicine's working group for Women, Gender-Diversity, and Sexual Minorities. Dee Dee has been a presenter in the Sex Therapy Collaborative and a faculty instructor in the Trauma Therapy program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. They have presented at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR), The Alt Sex Conference Speaker's Series, The Center for Optimal Living, Ante Up! and are contributing author in the book Queering Psychedelics. They have been featured in articles by Vice Magazine, Chacruna, The Albany Times Union, Medium, Brides, Psymposia, Refinery 29, and Psychology Today. Dee Dee runs therapist consultation groups in Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Dee Dee holds a Master's Degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work. They have received training at the C.J. Jung Foundation and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. They are fully trained in EMDR through the Parnell Institute and offer EMDR in their practice and have additional training in Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy. They have years of professional experience in the LGBTQ community and in community mental health in Brooklyn, NY working with an extremely diverse client population. Dee Dee has additional training in shamanic healing, bioregional herbal medicine and has attended intensive guide training through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guides. When not in the office, Dee Dee is a painter, musician, activist, hiker, meditator, and voracious reader (in no particular order!)https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
Learn about the art and science of non-sexual touch — how the smallest physical gestures shape connection, safety, and even desire. | “Couples who touch each other more tend to be happier. From back-rubs to gentle caresses to hand-holding, the more contact couples have, the more satisfied they tend to be.” —Kinsey Institute Is it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In the 6 Pillars of Intimacy, you will discover secrets that have transformed countless marriages. Its ideas are simple, practical, and powerful. You'll be inspired to look at your marriage through a new lens and be encouraged by its commonsense approach. Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo's proven approach to building intimacy in marriage will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your spouse – starting today. Click HERE to get your copy today! Links from today's episode: 215: Separate Beds 603: The Kissing Game Join Intimacy Mastery Today Apply for Coaching With Alisa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices