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What happens when the machines still work, but nobody remembers how they were built? We explore technological amnesia, black-box automation, lost expertise, and civilizations trapped inside inherited technology.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurCheckout Alien Data Arks, Outsider Aliens, and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection

What happens when the machines still work, but nobody remembers how they were built? We explore technological amnesia, black-box automation, lost expertise, and civilizations trapped inside inherited technology.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurCheckout Alien Data Arks, Outsider Aliens, and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection

We are talking some WTF stories tonight from the Taboo, to Buckets of Poop, and some of the BEST guard Dogs around and even more, stick around you dont want to miss these stories.  Want Motorcop Merch CLICK HERE Get More Motorcop Check Out the Patreon CLICK HERE Want to share a story or be a guest or tell me how much I suck email me at motorcopchronicels@gmail.com Be the LION !!!  

In this bonus episode, we hear from PensionBee customer Joumana as she shares her pension story. From moving to the UK from Lebanon 13 years ago with no idea a personal pension was even an option, to buying back missing National Insurance years and picking an investment plan that matches her appetite for risk as a freelancer. We unpack Joumana's pension journey with pensions expert Dani Skerrett from PensionBee, covering: why the self-employed pension gap exists, and how flexible contributions can help; how to check and fill gaps in your National Insurance record; how your pension is protected by the FSCS; and the Retirement Living Standards, and what they mean for your own retirement goal.   Episode breakdown 01:04 Meet Joumana 08:58 How your pension is protected 13:03 Self-employed pension contributions 17:24 The Retirement Living Standards   Further reading To learn more about the topics discussed in this bonus episode, check out these articles from PensionBee: Episode transcript (Blog) How much should I have in my pension? (Blog) How to check your State Pension forecast (Blog) Is my pension protected by the FSCS? (Article) Pension contribution limits (Article) SIPP vs. defined contribution pension: which is the best for self-employed? (Article) What is the State Pension? (Article)   Other useful resources Check your National Insurance record (GOV.UK) Pension Calculator (PensionBee) Retirement Living Standards (Pensions UK)   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow PensionBee (@PensionBee) on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Threads.   Enjoying the podcast? Tell us what you think below and give us a review or rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com.

In this episode, I'm talking with Alex Grendi, a men's intimacy and confidence coach who spent years quietly numbing his own performance anxiety before he understood what was actually driving it. Alex is a former professional soccer player, and he opens up about carrying performance anxiety into the bedroom long before he ever had sex, shaped almost entirely by porn and movies telling him he'd better be good at it or be humiliated for it.We get into why the confidence he built on the field never carried into intimacy, how getting sober forced him to actually look at how he was showing up with women, and how a friend mentioning a book on Taoist sexuality sent him down the path to becoming a sex coach himself. Alex breaks down the mindset shift, not just the technique, that actually resolves performance anxiety, and we talk candidly about the sexual scripts most men are following without realizing it, why heterosexual sex still gets treated as over the moment the man finishes, and the one question, "can I kiss you?", that changes everything in the bedroom and that almost no one asks. I even share a recent dating experience of my own where I could feel a partner running his script in real time.This is part one of a two-part conversation, so stay close for part two next week.‼️ Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching program for midlife men HERE. In This Episode:0:00 – You're Not the Only One Staying Silent0:16 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:42 – Meet Alex Grendi, the Men's Intimacy Coach Who Used to Numb It All1:31 – From Pro Soccer to the Bedroom: Alex's Unlikely Path2:30 – Where His Performance Anxiety Actually Came From4:45 – Discovering Taoist Sexuality and What a Sex Coach Actually Is7:52 – Finding the Courage to Book That First Call9:30 – The Real Fix Isn't a Technique, It's a Mindset Shift10:49 – Newsletter11:08 – Why Field Confidence Never Transferred to the Bedroom12:06 – The Sexual Script: Why Men Think They're Supposed to Already Know13:39 – Karen's Own Story: Shutting Down When a Partner Ran His Script14:51 – Why "Can I Kiss You?" Is the Sexiest Question a Man Can Ask17:30 – Teaching Men to Lead by Asking, Not Assuming19:23 – Part Two Is ComingTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Guest:Alex Grendi is a men's intimacy and confidence coach who helps men reconnect with their bodies, expand their capacity for pleasure, and build deeper emotional and physical connection with their partners. His coaching blends ancient practices, practical exercises, and a simple step-by-step process, supported by direct guidance and a community of men on the same journey. Alex's work empowers men to move past shame, rebuild self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting intimacy in their relationships.Connect with Alex Grendi:Website: https://www.alexgrendi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.grendiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Alex.GrendiAbout The Host:Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Relationship Coach. She tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. On this show, we explore the intricacies of sex in midlife, offering insights and support for all those experiencing this transformative phase.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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comTake control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.LINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

Where do our most hidden desires come from, and why do so many people live one life in public while craving something entirely forbidden in private?In this episode of the Romantic Truth Podcast, host Jaußan sits down with special guest hosts John and Susan for a raw, unfiltered conversation pulling back the curtain on one of the most provocative and complex topics in modern relationships: the psychology of interracial taboos, taboo-driven fantasies, and the stark divide between public image and private indulgence.Together, the trio dives deep into: * The Psychology of the Taboo: What fuels the desire to break conventional boundaries? Jaußan, John, and Susan unpack how historical social taboos, power dynamics, and the pursuit of transgressive novelty manifest within private kinks, cuckoldry/hotwife dynamics, and erotic exploration. * The "Milestone" Phenomenon: From bachelorette party tropes to post-divorce resets and milestone celebrations, what drives the psychological urge to cross irreversible lines during moments of transition or freedom? * The Split Self (Public Facade vs. Private Craving): Why do some individuals and couples indulge intensely in private desires while maintaining social distance, avoidance, or conservative appearances in public? The panel explores cognitive dissonance, social capital preservation, and the dehumanizing line between genuine attraction and racial fetishization. * Real Talk for Couples: How partners navigate the delicate balance between fantasy and reality, the importance of honest communication, and avoiding the trap of letting secret compartmentalization erode real-world integrity and emotional trust.It's an honest, thought-provoking dialogue that refuses to look away from the uncomfortable truths of human desire, social conditioning, and adult relationships.Hosted by: JaußanGuest Co-Hosts: John & SusanShow: The Romantic Truth Podcast — Real Talk on Dating & Relationships for Adults (18+)Tagline: Think Before You Love.

In this episode, I'm kicking off season 7 — and marking 200 episodes of Taboo to Truth — with one of the topics that comes up in my practice more than almost anything else: sexless marriages. From the outside, a relationship can look completely fine — you're raising kids, running a household, laughing together — while almost nothing is happening behind the bedroom door, sometimes for months or years.I break down five real reasons marriages and long-term relationships go sexless, and why it's almost never as simple as losing attraction. I start with what happens when one partner shuts the conversation down completely rather than simply saying no to sex in the moment, and how that silence lets both partners write their own, often painful, story about what it means.I get into the mental load that quietly kills desire, in women and in men, and why "why don't you want me?" is usually the wrong question to ask. I talk about what it looks like when someone has lost touch with their own erotic identity so completely they can't answer what turns them on anymore, and why exploration, not pressure, is the way back in. I also get honest about porn, sex toys, and AI companionship: when they expand a sex life versus when they quietly start to replace it, and what I call the "secret garden," the private sexual world a partner can build without the other ever knowing.I close with why the sex talk can never be a one-time conversation, my framework for balanced sexuality — sensation, relationship, and fantasy — and why a sexless relationship is not automatically a loveless or a doomed one.‼️ Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching program for midlife men HERE. In This Episode:0:00 – When Sex Just Stops0:38 – Welcome to Season 7: Today's Topic, Sexless Marriages1:20 – What Sexless Looks Like From the Outside1:52 – Consent, Entitlement & Why This Still Matters2:19 – Reason 1: When One Partner Shuts Down the Conversation4:07 – Reason 2: Mental Load, Stress & Hormonal Changes5:39 – Reason 2 Continued: Low Desire in Men6:31 – Reason 3: Losing Touch With Your Own Pleasure7:30 – Exploring Desire Without Pressure + Sponsor: ARIA8:44 – Reason 4: Porn & Sex Toys as a Crutch9:54 – Reason 4 Continued: AI Companionship & Intimacy10:39 – Reason 5: Treating the Sex Talk as a One-Time Conversation11:16 – Why Sexual Communication Has to Be Ongoing12:32 – The Balanced Sexuality Framework13:40 – Sexless Doesn't Mean Loveless: Final Thoughts14:11 – Final thoughtsTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!

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In part two of my conversation with men's coach Mike Elliott, we get into how couples actually reconnect and rebuild intimacy after a sexless marriage, low desire, or years of disconnection in midlife. Mike walks me through the nervous system work, attachment science, and couples practice he uses to help men move past shame and disconnection in their relationship.Part two is where Mike gives us the actual practice. If you haven't watched part one yet, start there, since everything here builds on it directly.Mike walks me through his golden rule: move at the pace of connection, not the pace of friction. We get specific about what that looks like between two people, breathing together, gazing at each other before anything else happens, slowing down instead of rushing toward the end goal, and why so many men only find their way into this work once a marriage is already breaking. He talks about the "little boy" still running the show in a lot of grown men, why erectile difficulty is almost never really about the body, and why he believes healing happens in proximity to other men who've already done the work themselves.We also get into why a sexless marriage is never one partner's problem to fix alone, what happens to a relationship once the early hormone rush fades around the 18-month mark, and the "we language" Mike and his partner Courtney built their entire practice around. I close it out with my three rapid-fire questions: his definition of sex, his best orgasm, and the one fantasy he hasn't lived out yet.In This Episode:0:00 – The Six-Figure Life With a Silent Bedroom 0:10 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth 0:36 – Welcome Back to Part Two 1:32 – The Golden Rule: Move at the Pace of Connection, Not Friction 4:25 – Why Sex Is the Most Vulnerable Place We Go 5:10 – Radical Transparency: How Men Actually Start This Work 8:55 – When She Feels His Energy Leaking Somewhere Else 9:43 – It's Never a "You Problem," It's a "We Problem" 11:16 – The Honeymoon Hormones (And Why the Real Work Starts After) 12:16 – Learning "We Work": Moving Toward Instead of Pulling Away 13:49 – Can You Really Stay With One Person for Life? 14:33 – The Sacred We: Building a Language for the Long Haul 17:30 – Sacred Relationship and the Maturity That Creates Real Attraction 18:50 – Mike's Closing Advice: Pace of Connection, Not Pace of Ambition 20:53 – Three Rapid-Fire Questions: Sex, Best Orgasm & Unfulfilled Fantasy 23:07 – Where to Find Mike & Wrap-UpTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!

Mari Wilson is the singer behind the iconic 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted', as well as ‘Cry Me a River', and became one of the most recognisable performers of the early 1980s with her trademark beehive, retro style and band The Wilsations. The self-styled ‘Neasden Queen of Soul' went on to build a hugely varied career spanning pop, soul and jazz, performing with jazz legend Stan Getz at the Royal Festival Hall, appearing alongside Boy George in Taboo and in Dusty The Musical, and recording the theme tune to the hit sitcom Coupling. Now, more than four decades into her career, Mari is back with Girl About Town, her first album of original material in more than a decade. Released on 4 September 2026 .Mari Wilson is our guest in episode 604 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .For Mari Wilson's new album and live dates, visit - https://www.mariwilson.co.uk .Follow Mari Wilson on Instagram: @marimwilson .Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic sexual rejection in a relationship doesn't just cause hurt feelings, it rewires how a person feels about themselves, their body, and their worth.In this episode I break down what's actually happening in the nervous system when a partner is turned down again and again, why rejection activates some of the same brain regions involved in physical pain, and how "not tonight" starts to feel like proof you're not wanted. I get into the real difference between a mutual dry spell and a unilateral shutdown, why low desire is never manipulation, and how weaponizing intimacy is a distinct and more damaging pattern. Then I trace the predictable spiral: pursue, withdraw, keep score, and eventually contempt — which Gottman identifies as the clearest warning sign a relationship is breaking down.I close with what actually helps: small daily check-ins instead of relationship summits, physical affection with genuinely no expectation attached, and letting go of the idea that fixing your sex life means going back to exactly how it used to be.In This Episode:0:00 – The Man Who Kept a Rejection Chart0:14 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:32 – Today's Topic: When Intimacy Quietly Disappears1:19 – Consent, Entitlement & Why This Still Hurts2:09 – The Nervous System's Response to Rejection2:47 – The Pursue-Withdraw Cycle Begins3:48 – What Rejection Really Asks: Am I Wanted?5:09 – Touch, Oxytocin & the Stress Spiral6:04 – Consent vs. Weaponized Intimacy8:04 – Criticism, Contempt & the Four Horsemen9:39 – Sponsor Break: ARIA10:01 – The Other Side: Why the Lower-Desire Partner Shuts Down11:32 – Rebuilding Starts Here: The Daily Check-In13:00 – Rebuilding: Affection With No Expectation14:08 – Redefining Intimacy for Who You Are Now15:39 – When to Get Outside Help, Final Thoughts & OutroTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!

What happens when your partner refuses therapy, refuses to talk, and refuses to change- but divorce isn’t on the table? In Part 2 of our special replay from Taboo to Truth, we’re once again turning the tables on Dr. Jenni and Daniel, as they continue their candid conversation with friend and fellow podcast host, Karen Bigman. We’re incredibly grateful to Karen for generously allowing us to share this two-part conversation with our Sex and the Psyche listeners and give you a chance to hear Jenni and Daniel from the other side of the microphone. This time, the conversation goes even deeper into what can slowly kill desire in long-term relationships- and what couples can realistically do when they feel stuck. Jenni and Daniel talk about how to express your needs when your partner isn't willing to budge, why stagnation- not necessarily incompatibility, can be one of the biggest threats to a couple’s sex life, and how to tell your partner you're bored in bed without completely crushing their confidence. They also unpack the “Madonna-whore complex” and the love-lust split, explore why menopause and postpartum can become significant periods of sexual stagnation, and get refreshingly personal about what it’s like to navigate intimacy when you're both married and sex therapists. And they tackle an important question about relationships and gender roles: Why do so many men defer to women when it comes to being the “relationship expert,” and what happens when both partners take responsibility for understanding and nurturing their connection? It’s honest, vulnerable, sometimes uncomfortable- and exactly the kind of conversation we love having on Sex and the Psyche. A huge thank-you to Karen Bigman and Taboo to Truth for sharing this conversation with us. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, go back and start there! And be sure to check out Taboo to Truth wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Karen Bigman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taboototruth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taboototruth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman Website: http://taboototruth.com Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview esteemed Broadcast Lighting Designer, Ben Green. Join Ben, Ellen, Steve, and Dennis, as they discuss: Planes vs. Yachts; Working with Al Gurden on Jesus Christ Superstar; Calling 12 followspots; The importance of supportive parents; Working on the Super Bowl; Live testing of new equipment on shows; Working with Kamala Harris; Building a Cardboard Box Light; The Oscars in Union Station; "Theatre that you are pointing a camera at"; The pleasure of working outdoors; Meeting the needs of broadcast and live audiences at the same time; Curling up with the Dogs; Biggest challenges when transitioning from theatre to broadcast lighting; Working with LED screens as backgrounds; Working at the US Open; Learning from the masters; Where the lighting jobs are going in the fututre; Using AI to communicate ideas; and Advice for young designers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

Eric and Eliot kick off Shield of the Republic's new era with a supersized episode!3:39: Jackassery of the Week12:36: Trump's Canada Trade War18:29: Eliot's Trip Report from Japan35:56: Venezuelan Oil44:32: Iran War Update55:57: The View From Eastern Europe---59:31: Professor Paul Miller Joins the Show1:02:42: Myths About the War in Afghanistan1:09:02: Key Decisions in the War1:13:45: Counterinsurgency & Counterterrorism1:18:24: Bureaucratic Missteps1:23:55: The Pakistan Dilemma1:33:07: U.S. Policy Reviews During the War1:39:48: The Afghanistan PapersChoosing Defeat: The Twenty-Year Saga of How America Lost AfghanistanBureaucracy Does Its ThingAfghanistan Study Group Final Report: A Pathway for Peace in AfghanistanWhy The Afghan Security Forces CollapsedQuestion for the show? Email mailbag@shieldoftherepublic.com! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe

Every conversation about a sexless marriage gets pointed at the woman. Low desire, hormones, resentment, the mental load, she's the one who's supposed to explain herself. Nobody asks what happens on the other side of the bed, and today I sat down with men's coach Mike Elliott to find out.Mike works with high-performing men who look successful on paper and feel quietly disconnected underneath. In this conversation we get into why she rejects him and he assumes she doesn't want sex anymore, when the real story is closer to this: she doesn't feel seen, and her body has been scanning for safety the whole time. We talk about the difference between yang sex and yin sex, the exact instruction Mike gives every man he coaches (slow down, three times), and why a man who can't hold his own feelings can't hold hers either.Mike also gets personal. He tells me about the night in Whistler when he lost his erection with his own partner and spiraled into a shame he'd been avoiding his whole adult life, and what happened when she refused to let him run from it. If you have ever gone quiet in your own marriage, present in the house and absent in the relationship, this conversation names exactly what's happening in his body and gives you language for it. Part two is coming, so stay close.Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching program for midlife men HERE. In This Episode:0:00 – He's Not Pursuing Her, He's Pressuring Her0:10 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:37 – Today's Topic: The Sexless Marriage Conversation From His Side1:35 – Why This Exact Fight Keeps Happening4:32 – What's Really Happening When She Rejects Him6:52 – Yang Sex vs. Yin Sex: Why Men Default to Friction9:53 – The Pushback: Masculine Enough vs. Emotionally Available13:15 – It's Not a Libido Problem, It's a Polarity Problem13:47 – Why Men Want the Quick Fix: Give Me the Pill14:49 – Mike's Story: Chasing "More" Instead of Feeling More16:53 – The Whistler Story: Losing His Erection Mid-Intimacy19:08 – The Shame Spiral and the Moment He Stopped Running20:51 – Holding the Shame: How His Body Finally Let Go22:23 – Wrap-Up: Part Two Is ComingTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Guest:Mike Elliott is a Relational Leadership Mentor and Men's Initiation Guide, working with men who want to have it all. He guides them to lead with Relational Authority™—anchored in initiation, integration, and inspiration. Having been adopted twice and walked through the dark night of divorce, he rebuilt his life from the inside out. Now co-host of "The Sacred We," he helps men transform their relationships—starting with themselves—and create legacies of love, presence, and purpose.Connect with Mike Elliott:Website: www.itsmikeelliott.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mikeelliott.relating/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsmikeelliottYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetogetherpodcastThe Sacred We Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EqHPtL9DovzPtazag8QO1?siAbout The Host:Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Relationship Coach. She tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. On this show, we explore the intricacies of sex in midlife, offering insights and support for all those experiencing this transformative phase.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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comLINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Wylde Erotic App on the Apple Store.When tempers clash, hidden desires surface. Simon's world has been turned upside down by his family's recent move to a picturesque house near the beach. Eager to take advantage of his new surroundings before his bodyguard arrives, Simon grabs a surfboard and heads to the waves. But his attempt at surfing ends in a collision with an angry young man, sparking an intense confrontation. In "Unveiling Desires," Simon's accidental encounter leads to a heated argument that shifts into something far more electrifying. Seeking solace under a beach shower, Simon unexpectedly bumps into the same angry young man. As their tempers flare once more, the tension between them ignites into a ferocious passion, revealing a side of Simon he never knew existed. Caught in a whirlwind of raw emotions and newfound desires, Simon must navigate this uncharted territory of his sexuality. Will this explosive connection with a stranger lead to something more, or will it remain a fleeting moment of intense discovery? Join Simon on a journey of self-exploration and fiery passion, where every wave brings him closer to uncovering his true self. Dive into "Unveiling Desires" and experience a tale of unexpected romance, sizzling encounters, and the awakening of hidden desires. Note: This story contains mature themes and is intended for adult readers only. Let the tides of passion sweep you away. Download "Unveiling Desires" today and immerse yourself in a world of erotic discovery and unrestrained desire!

This week we talk to Suzanne from Galway about her baby's diagnosis of T21 and high drops. Suzanne had to have additional scans during her pregnancy because medical professionals ‘hoped' her baby would die naturally, to prevent her from travelling to England for a termination for medical reasons. This was not the case & the day before she was due to fly, the hospital cancelled her appointment because a lift was broken and then, when she arrived in Liverpool, she was told that they didn't have a surgeon and would need to be transferred to Middlesborough. All this while trying to navigate the devastation of knowing that she wouldn't be bringing home her baby. During the transfer, she was asked to take a box with her and later discovered that inside the box were the instruments that were needed to carry out her termination. This is a devastating story and a clear demonstration of the pain caused by current abortion laws. Taboo exists, and Suzanne highlights this bravely and articulately. During the episode we speak about a support group that Suzanne has found huge comfort in, "Let Me Choose" or Leanbh mo Chroí - they can be found at https://lmcsupport.ie/aboutWe are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

Have a question or comment? Send it to Kristin!Sex, Drugs, & Soul is where intimacy, desire, spirituality, sexuality, and the beautifully messy art of being human collide.Hosted by author, intimacy mentor, and professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound, Kristin Birdwell, this podcast is for people who want more than a life that simply looks good. We're talking about the stuff that makes you feel fully alive: deeper connection, better relationships, eroticism, vulnerability, personal growth, spirituality, tantra, psychedelics, kink, pleasure, purpose... and yes, occasionally devil dick energy.

Step into a candid, juicy, and deeply liberating conversation with Karen Bigman, midlife sex and relationship expert, certified sex educator, and menopause coach, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Karen is the host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50, a shame free space for honest conversations about sex, desire, dating, relationships, menopause, and intimacy after 50. Karen shares the unexpected journey that brought her into this work, beginning with a book club moment when a grown woman could not say the word "blowjob." Combined with reconnecting with an old flame, discovering the realities of menopause, and a life changing visit to a sexual medicine practice, that moment sparked a calling she never saw coming. We explore the changes that happen in midlife bodies and relationships, including menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy, and shifting libido for both women and men. Karen offers a shame free approach centered on communication, body awareness, pleasure over performance, and emotional connection, reminding us that great sex is a full body, full heart experience. The conversation also dives into foreplay as an all day practice, what Karen calls "sex snacks," and the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire. Allana vulnerably shares her own experience of introducing her Yoni to a partner for the first time, opening a deeper conversation about asking to be honored rather than waiting for someone else to know what we need. We also talk about: ● Why your sex span should equal your lifespan ● How men can better support partners through menopause ● Spontaneous versus responsive desire ● Why women have affairs to leave and men have affairs to stay ● Sex snacks and keeping intimacy alive outside the bedroom ● Porn, the death grip, and difficulty reaching orgasm ● Religious shame, guilt, and learning to let go in the body ● Introducing your Yoni to a partner as an act of sacred honoring ● Tantric sex, connection, timing, and trust ● Alternative relationship structures and honest communication ● Why judgment is the enemy of pleasure and curiosity is the cure ● How suppressed sexuality can come out sideways ● Raising sexually healthy children who become open adults This episode is a reminder that pleasure is not a luxury. It is a birthright. Our bodies, at every age and stage, are worthy of attention, tenderness, curiosity, and delight. Karen makes it easier to laugh, exhale, ask the questions we were never taught to ask, and reclaim a vibrant intimate life at any age. ABOUT KAREN BIGMAN Karen Bigman is a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sexuality Educator, menopause coach, intimacy and relationship coach, and host of Taboo to Truth: Life & Sex After 50. After navigating her own midlife transition, divorce, dating, and changing desire, she became passionate about helping people understand the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that can affect intimacy after 50. Karen's mission is simple: to help people have great sex for the rest of their lives. Her work combines education, humor, lived experience, and shame free conversations to help people communicate better, understand their changing bodies, and create more connected relationships. CONNECT WITH KAREN Website: www.taboototruth.com Instagram: @taboototruth YouTube: @taboototruthpodcast LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman Free Resources: www.taboototruth.com/free-resources

Dating after divorce isn't a downgrade. It's the first time you get to pick a partner with your eyes wide open, and that's exactly what I'm digging into this episode.I walk through what's genuinely different about dating in midlife: the full history you're carrying, the fact that your intentions have shifted from figuring yourself out to actually knowing what you want, and why a smaller dating pool raises the stakes on every single date. I get into my biggest pet peeve, texting standing in for real conversation, the physical changes that change how intimacy actually works, and why the terrain feels rougher this time, from rebuilding a social circle from scratch to navigating kids, exes, and logistics that never existed the first time around.I also get into the part nobody prepares you for: dating later in life comes with real advantages. No ticking clock. No pressure. The ability to filter for character instead of potential, because you've watched enough people over enough decades to spot the patterns early. And a bonus round of tips for anyone braving the apps, including the photos that help you and the ones that hurt you.If you're dating after divorce right now, approach it with excitement instead of fear. Yes, there are moments that suck. There are also more moments of meeting new people, learning new things, and trying activities you never would have imagined earlier in life.Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching program for midlife men HERE. In This Episode:0:00 – Dating After Divorce Isn't a Downgrade0:09 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:24 – Today's Topic: What's Really Different About Dating After Divorce0:57 – Full History, New Intentions & a Smaller Pool1:59 – More Baggage, Texting & Physical Changes2:47 – Why the Terrain Feels Rougher (Rebuilding, Grief & Logistics)3:43 – Newsletter Break4:00 – Rejection Hits Different — Then the Real Advantages4:34 – Filtering for Character, Better Sex & Choosing Connection5:11 – Bonus: Online Dating & Profile Tips6:38 – Approach It With ExcitementTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Host: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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comTake control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.LINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

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What happens when one partner wants sex and the other doesn’t? Mismatched desire- or desire discrepancy is one of the most common issues Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz see among couples, and it’s a topic they’re asked about again and again. For this special episode of Sex and the Psyche, we’re turning the tables and putting Jenni and Daniel in the hot seat! Our friend Karen Bigman, host of Taboo to Truth, generously invited Jenni and Daniel onto her podcast for a candid conversation about desire discrepancy, intimacy, shame, and the challenges couples face when their libidos don't match. We’re so grateful to Karen for allowing us to replay this conversation here on Sex and the Psyche, giving our listeners a chance to hear Jenni and Daniel as guests and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they answer the questions they’re usually the ones asking. In this first part of the two-part conversation, Jenni and Daniel explore why desire discrepancy happens, what it can look like in long-term relationships, and why the partner with lower desire is never simply “the problem.” They also talk about why some men shut down or go silent when they’re struggling sexually, how shame can take over in the bedroom, and how the right words can open the door to a much more honest and compassionate conversation between partners. A huge thank-you to Karen Bigman and Taboo to Truth for sharing this conversation with our Sex and the Psyche audience. Be sure to listen to Part 2 for more of Jenni and Daniel in the hot seat! And while you're at it, check out Taboo to Truth wherever you listen to podcasts. You may discover your next favorite show! Follow Karen Bigman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taboototruth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taboototruth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbigman Website: http://taboototruth.com Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview esteemed broadcast Lighting Designer, Geoff Amoral. Join Geoff, Ellen, David, Steve, and Dennis, as they discuss: Getting started in broadcast lighting; Geoff's many years at Saturday Night Live; A typical weekly production schedule for SNL; Lighting the musical guests; Working with the other great Broadcast LD's on SNL; "Trust Your Gut"; Working with Kanye West ("It's a Good Story Now"); How technology evolved at SNL; Working with Nirvana, Paul McCartney, and The Rolling Stones; Dealing with multiple LD's; Being out on the floor; Using the Robe followspots; Why the show is shot at 3200K; Lighting The Christmas Tree; Being a "Staff Guy"; Lighting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade; The challenge of the SNL 50th Anniversary Show; Concerns and dreams about future technologies; and "Don't Say 'No'". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

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Everyone pictures the same scene when they think about mismatched desire: he's reaching, she's pulling away. I want you to picture the opposite couple today, the ones where she's the one lying in bed hoping and he's the one already half asleep.That reversal comes with a specific kind of shame nobody names out loud. She starts wondering if she's too much. He starts wondering if something is wrong with his masculinity. Neither one chose that script, and neither one did anything wrong by living inside it.I'm walking through why the old idea that men are simply wired to want more sex doesn't hold up under real research, what's actually driving a lower desire partner's pullback in midlife (stress, exhaustion, hormones, and a wiring difference most couples never learn), and the real reason this dynamic quietly wrecks relationships. Spoiler: it's never the gap itself. It's the silence around it.If you've been in this exact bed, at this exact hour, wondering what's wrong with you or with your partner, this episode gives you the plain, unfiltered picture, and a real way to talk about it.In This Episode:0:00 – The Assumption We Never Question0:09 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:29 – Picture This: Who's Really Reaching in Bed?1:20 – Mismatched Desire Is Normal, Not a Red Flag1:51 – The Untold Twist: When She Wants It More2:13 – Debunking the "Men Just Want More" Myth4:12 – The Shame Loop: Her Side and His Side6:03 – What's Really Driving the Gap6:34 – Silence Is the Real Relationship Killer7:05 – The Reframe: What Do You Actually Need?7:45 – Closing Thoughts, CTA & Sign-OffTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Host: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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comTake control of your pleasure with my Pleasure Playbook, filled with tips to help you connect with your body and enhance intimacy. Download it now at www.taboototruth.com/pleasureplaybook.LINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

Welcome to Dear Nikky, where your naughtiest confessions come to life. I'm your host Nikky, and tonight we are exploring hidden summer desires, delicious acts of surrender, and those thrilling moments when fantasy crashes into reality.“Caught completely naked on the patio by your daughter's 19-year-old ex-boyfriend… and then you seduced him? One horny mum shares every filthy detail.”“A husband who can no longer have sex holds his girlfriend while another couple takes turns using her ass in the spare room during their pool party.”“Super Bowl bet in Portugal goes wild — loser gets 48 hours of total submission, including walking naked through the streets with a remote-controlled vibrator and a butt plug.”Stick around, because these confessions are dripping with heat. Join us over on Discord. https://discord.gg/P6DzSbBgYUSupport Nikky: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/dear-nikky/id6442972835Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dear-nikky-hidden-desires--6316414/supportFeatured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now! Dive deeper into the raw, unfiltered stories you love. Contact:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.comWebsite: DearNikky.com/confessionsSocials: Twitter (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), Facebook (@DearNikky)Content Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of nudity, public sex, infidelity, and boundary-pushing consensual fantasies. Stories are fictional and depict enthusiastic consent. Listener discretion advised; 18+ only. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage role-play, rape, non-consensual content, or racial slurs are not aired. Get Involved:Submit Your Story: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Write to Nikky at Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions. By submitting, you certify:You're the sole creator of the submission.You're 18+ and legally able to submit erotic material.No prohibited themes (bestiality, incest, underage, rape, non-consensual content, racial slurs).Names/identifiable info may be changed.You release all rights to the submission.Say Hello: Have a burning fantasy or just want to chat? Email Nikky@dearnikky.com or connect on Twitter (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162) , or Facebook (@DearNikky). Nikky wants to hear your naughtiest thoughts!Support the Show: Love these private peeks into filthy lives? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Spreaker or your favorite platform to help new listeners discover the heat. Your support keeps the conversation sizzling!

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Sisters present their first in a series of special round table discussions exploring Women in Lighting. This episode brings together veteran women Broadway lighting designers, along with young professionals who have recently entered the lighting community. Join Christina, Dawn, Elena, Kelsey, and Ellen, as they discuss: Challenges for women in the industry; Putting women in positions to "manage personalities"; Other training options for women besides pursuing a Bachelors or Master's degree; Preparing for a career in teaching; Does undergraduate theatre training prepare young designers adequately?; Challenges in touring; Recreating old productions in new theaters; The next "disruptive" technology; Favorite productions, and horror stories; How "Anti-Woke" may affect women in the lighting industry; and "The Taste of the Light". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

In this podcast, Raphael Montes talks about The Secret Dinner, the Seagull Soup Riddle, writing about taboo topics , and much more. [4:10] Conversation start/early life lessons. [8:55] The films and books Raphael was consuming from an early age. [13:30] Writing stories that don't fit into an easy genre box. [17:00] Planning The Secret Dinner.　 [21:35] Dark comedy. [26:30] The seagull soup riddle. [29:30] The real-life Piglet. [34:40] The Secret Dinner in conversation with Chuck Palahniuk. [45:15] Our generation's search for meaning. [49:20] Brazil's reaction to The Secret Dinner. [53:35] Are any taboo topics off limits for Raphael? [59:25] Horror chose me. [1:03:45] Vegan reaction. [1:08:35] Religion's effect on Raphael's life and presence in Brazil and the book. [1:13:40] Connect with Raphael and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-675-raphael-montes-on-the-secret-dinner Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

Whether you have or haven't read books like Heated Rivalry, A Court of Thorns and Roses or Fourth Wing, you can't deny the rise in smutty literature. In 2025 romantasy and sports romance experienced triple-digit growth.But there's been some criticism around how DR and romantasy books often glamourise SA and are too accessible for young readers. In today's episode Dee is joined by guest co-host Esme James, a sex historian and author, to discuss why we're all so obsessed with fantasy smut. SHOW NOTES:https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/2026/feb-2026/romance-revival-why-we-love-stories-about-love?utm_source=chatgpt.comWhy romance novels thrive on tiktok - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-27/why-romance-and-romantasy-novels-are-so-popular-on-tiktok/103198518?utm_source=chatgpt.comEsme's book! https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Esme-Louise-James/244716193Dr Esme Louise James IG - https://www.instagram.com/esme.louisee/?hl=enDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Steven Knight, originally episode 256 from 2019-03-06.Original writeup below:Chances are that if you are a Distraction Pieces Podcast listener (god bless you), you will be fully versed on Steven's work. Pip references his work with a great and contagious fondness and for very good reason - he makes some incredibly fine film and television! This is a perfect opportunity to hear from the man in that director seat behind the curtain on a huge amount of topics and angles including the rule-based world of film making, his work on Locke, Peaky Blinders, Taboo and all the rest in his insane body of work, his new film Serenity and how he lucked out on getting his first choice cast picks, playing with reality, how we are all the lead roles in our own realities, the BBC leaving him alone in creating, the far and wide fans of Peaky, how one gets a cast together and that old unfinished story of Florence Pugh trying to smuggle she and Pip into Peaky too! Let's see if the inception works, shall we? Great one here folks, enjoy!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureSERENITYIMDBSTEVEN on ROTTEN TOMATOESSTEVEN on DEN OF GEEKPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're exhausted, your gut is expanding, your motivation is gone, and your sex drive has quietly disappeared, someone has probably told you it's male menopause. In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I explain why the term Male Menopause isn't medically accurate, how men's hormonal aging differs from women's, what low testosterone actually feels like versus what just looks like it, and when a symptom deserves a doctor instead of a supplement. I get into the research on testosterone replacement therapy, the difference between libido and erectile function, the tools I recommend for supporting sexual function, and what happens in a relationship when desire changes and nobody talks about it. Your sexuality isn't controlled by one number on a blood test, and getting older doesn't mean the end of desire, pleasure, or satisfying sex.In This Episode:00:00 Intro00:13 Welcome to Taboo to Truth00:35 What We're Covering Today01:41 Does Male Menopause Actually Exist?03:22 Male vs. Female Hormonal Aging04:30 What Low Testosterone Actually Feels Like05:42 Other Causes That Mimic "Male Menopause"06:46 Testosterone, Desire & the 2017 Trials08:24 Libido vs. Erections: Two Different Systems09:51 Tools That Support Sexual Function11:27 How This Affects Your Relationship12:37 When to See a Doctor13:44 How Low T Is Actually Diagnosed15:06 TRT: Benefits & Risks16:49 What Else You Can Do18:17 So... Does Male Menopause Exist?19:05 Final Thoughts & Where to Learn MoreTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!Products mentioned: FirmTech Tech Ring – tracks nocturnal/spontaneous erections overnight to give you data on erectile function (not a diagnostic tool, but useful info to bring to a doctor). https://myfirmtech.com/Dr. Joel Kaplan's Pump – a vacuum erection device (penis pump), affiliate link mentioned. https://drjoelkaplan.com/affiliate/affiliates/Bathmate's Pump – a water-based penis pump, affiliate link mentioned. Use code TABOO15 for 15% off at https://bathmatedirect.com/MysteryVibe Tenuto 2 – a wearable vibrator that provides stimulation for both partners during sex, especially helpful when erections need more direct stimulation. Use code TABOO10 for 10% off at https://tidd.ly/4mePTpFUberlube – a lubricant recommended for comfort during sex. https://uberlube.com/

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview the Director of German Lighting Products, Mark Ravenhill. Join Mark, Ellen, David, Dennis, and Steve, as they discuss: The "EVEN" program; Flashbacks to days in Ft. Lauderdale with Martin Professional; David reminses about working with Gary Mass and Jorge Valdez; What technology will be driving new lighting fixtures; The story behind the X5 Dot; How the tariffs affect lighting equipment companies; How manufacturers deal with unsold equipment; The Edsel of lighting equipment; The "10 out of 10" Podcast; The "Juliette Console"; Finding "The Holy Grail"  for the Lighting industry; and Where to eat in Nashville.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Ciara O'Meara as our guest! Ciara is a professor of nursing who lives with MS and has research interests in taboo MS symptoms such as bladder and bowel issues and sexual issues related to the condition. Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest's bio. 00:00 Introduction to Ciara O'Meara and Her Journey 03:53 Balancing Professional Life and Personal Well-being 05:50 Addressing Bladder Issues in MS 10:01 Understanding Bowel Symptoms in MS 13:29 Exploring Sexual Health and MS 18:09 Advocacy and Communication in MS Care Follow Ciara on Instagram Connect with Ciara on LinkedIn Learn more about Noreen Barker's work New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

Dr. E. Michael Jones is a prolific Catholic writer, lecturer, journalist, and Editor of Culture Wars Magazine who seeks to defend traditional Catholic teachings and values from those seeking to undermine them. ——— EMJ Live is every Friday at 5:00pm ET Call In - Telegram: t.me/EMichaelJonesChat?videochat YouTube: youtube.com/@E_Michael_Jones Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-920885 Twitter (X): twitter.com/emichaeljones1 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3KNrIgfrRRCjZG2Oa8bRmB CW Magazine: culturewars.com EMJ Books: fidelitypress.org

I'm tackling one of the most avoided conversations in long-term relationships: how to actually bring up sex with your partner. In this episode, I break down why this conversation feels so impossible — the shame, the missing communication skills, the fear of rejection — and I hand you exact scripts to use instead of the accusatory lines that shut your partner down before you even start. I walk through how to open "the conversation about the conversation," deeper questions to ask once you're talking, and what to do if you get shut down. Couples with better sex lives have better, longer-lasting relationships, and this episode gives you the words to get there.The antidote to a boring sex life isn't trying harder, it's trying something new together — Take the quiz at arya.fyi and use code: TRUTH15 for 15% off their guided intimacy subscription at https://arya.fyi/start?rfsn=8333683.c9f861In This Episode:0:00 – The Words to Use0:14 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:40 – The Slow Fade: When You Stop Noticing Each Other1:15 – Reframing It: This Isn't Really About Sex1:45 – Why the Conversation Is So Hard2:20 – The Lines That Put Your Partner on the Defensive2:55 – Language Shifts: What to Say Instead3:45 – The 3 Rules: Curiosity, "I" Statements, Tone4:15 – Subscribe + Grab the Pleasure Playbook4:35 – Starting "The Conversation About the Conversation"5:30 – Going Deeper: Questions to Reconnect6:05 – If You Get Shut Down (And When to Get Help)6:25 – Final Thought: Better Sex, Better RelationshipsTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Host: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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.comLINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

In every language there are words you just don't say. They can be about sex, religion, food or even your mother-in-law. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we explore the fascinating history and controversial present of language taboos with Professor Randall Eggert. We talk the biggest current language taboos, historical language taboos and language taboos that are forming today. 00:00 Introducing Professor Randall Eggert 01:28 Language Taboos 06:03 The Biggest Language Taboos 08:33 Language Taboos that Have Faded Away 11:53 Historical Language Taboo 13:58 The Next Language Taboo Contact the Show Professor Randall Eggert YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview renowned lighting designer Tom Kenny. Join Tom, Ellen, Dennis, and Steve, as they discuss: Skipping classes to work for The Police; Early days designing for U2 in Ireland; Focusing 400 Par Cans for Eric Clapton; Tom's "Super-power"; What qualities Tom looks for in a programmer; How to get a gig with The Who; Getting jobs from Instagram; Banning cellphones from concerts; Working with Virtual Scenery and Lighting; A shout-out to Chris Kuroda; Transitioning into broadcast lighting; Leon Russell, Elton John, David Byrne, and David Bowie; Differences between American and European lighting approaches; Learning what the clients want; From 12 Parcans to the Sphere; Attending LDI; A hilarious VL1 story; The new Robert Juliat footlight; Feedback to the rescue!; Thoughts on AI taking over lighting; and Advice to young artists in "Making your own luck". Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

Non-monogamy is one of the topics I get asked about more than almost anything else, so in this episode I sit down with Susan Bratton and Karl Eberhardt to dig into what open relationships, polyamory, and relationship anarchy actually look like day to day — not the theory, the lived experience. We talk about how to know you're ready to open a relationship, the STI screening protocol that makes it work, how jealousy and compersion actually show up, and the moment a 35-year marriage nearly ended over what gets called "husband thievery." We also get into how an adult daughter found out her parents were non-monogamous in one short conversation, and how a "summer boy toy" earned a promotion to full-time boyfriend. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already living this life, this conversation is going to challenge some assumptions.Mentioned in this episode: Testing before getting physical is non-negotiable for me — ProDx Health makes it easy. First PASS-certified at-home STI kit, herpes testing included. 15% off: http://prodxhealth.com/discount/tabooIn This Episode:0:00 – Redefining Relationships in Midlife0:28 – Welcome to Taboo to Truth0:52 – Meet Susan Bratton & Karl Eberhardt2:25 – Defining Non-Monogamy vs. Cheating: The Relationship Tree7:29 – How Susan Knew She Was Ready to Open Her Marriage8:25 – How Karl and Susan Met (The Pool Story)12:02 – Why Karl Is "Well-Suited" for Polyamory14:34 – The Non-Negotiable: STI Testing & Screening In15:39 – "Polyamory Means Love Many": Susan's Two Love Relationships17:27 – Karl's San Diego Girlfriend & Traveling as a Throuple19:59 – What Is a "Bambi"? A Different Kind of Intimacy21:26 – Susan's Young Lover & the Jealousy That Followed23:57 – Karl's Turn: Facing Jealousy Over an Old Flame26:29 – Compersion, Husband Thievery & Almost Losing Tim29:44 – Telling Their Daughter Taylor31:11 – From "Summer Boy Toy" to Full-Time Boyfriend34:05 – OutroTo watch the video version of this episode, head over to YouTube!About The Guest:Susan is a champion and advocate for all those who desire ageless intimacy.She is a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs including S*xual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Revive Her Drive, Ravish Him and many more. She's the official company spokesperson for GAINSWave® and The Dr. Joel Kaplan Company. She serves as Chief Advocacy Officer of ProDxHealth.org STI testing.Susan has been a featured guest on over 1,000 podcasts and TV shows, including Diary of a CEO, You Are Not Broken, S*x with Emily, The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey, Good Moms Bad Choices, Heal Thyself, IDIOT with Laura Clery, The Infamous “Clit Camp” Music Video, LuvBites with Dr. Tara, and The Chalene Show.Her books and interviews have helped millions take control of their s*xual joy.Her message resonates across gender and age because it's rooted in agency, body literacy, and connection.Connect with Susan Bratton:Website: https://susanbratton.comMentioned in this episode: https://tenintimacy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanbrattonKarl Eberhardt is a nationally recognized New Car Owner Trainer on correct care of modern car paint finishes. Karl has a life long passion for design and is the brewer of beer//Cicerone CBS, and custom jewelry. He has built surfboards for 25+ years.Connect with Karl Ebhardt:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karleberhardt_/About The Host: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/@taboototruthpodcastSubstack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store.Taboo Temptations UnleashedElissa has finally broken free, leaving behind the chains of her unfulfilling marriage. Nursing a drink in a shadowy bar, she's lost in the haze of her newfound independence… until Brix walks in. Her estranged husband's best friend, the rugged and enigmatic Brix, ignites a fire within her she thought had been extinguished long ago.In this dark and deliciously taboo tale, explore the forbidden passion that reawakens Elissa, reminding her of what it truly feels like to be craved, desired, and utterly alive.Warning: This episode is packed with steamy, sinful, and emotionally charged moments that will leave you breathless. Listener discretion is advised.

The reason your marriage is sexless has nothing to do with sex. If you think a lack of intimacy in your relationship is a sex problem, I need you to hear this — it's almost never about the bedroom.In this episode, I break down emotional availability: what it really means, why so many good, hardworking, faithful men struggle with it, and how childhood shapes the way we handle conflict as adults. I explain the biology behind emotional shutdown, walk through attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant — and show why emotional safety is the real path to physical intimacy for most women. Then I give you five practical shifts to become more emotionally reachable, plus real scripts you can use tonight.This isn't about blame. It's about understanding the blueprint you were handed — so you can build something better.Join the waitlist for my upcoming coaching program for midlife men: https://taboototruth.wixforms.com/f/7424226439106397420In This Episode:0:00 - Cold Open: "It's Almost Never About the Bedroom"0:20 - Welcome to Taboo to Truth1:05 - The Emotionally Unavailable Man: What Today's Episode Covers2:15 - "He's a Great Guy, But I Can't Get Close to Him"3:45 - What Emotional Availability Actually Means5:30 - Real Examples: What He Says vs. What She Hears7:15 - How Boys Are Taught to Suppress Emotion9:15 - The Biology of Shutdown: Flooding, Adrenaline & the Amygdala11:00 - What Are You Really Protecting?12:00 - Attachment Styles: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant & Fearful-Avoidant15:30 - Your Brain Can Change: Neuroplasticity Explained16:45 - Why Sexless Marriages Are Rarely About Sex19:00 - The 5 Shifts to Become Emotionally Available21:15 - Real Scripts: What to Say Instead22:10 - The Client Story: "I Thought I Had a Sex Problem"22:35 - Final Thoughts & Coaching WaitlistWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion.LINKS, RESOURCES, EXCLUSIVE VIP DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES

Navigating attachment dynamics and discussing sensitive, taboo topics in therapy can feel daunting, but understanding how your attachment style influences your mental health is a major step toward healing. In this episode, licensed therapist Kati Morton dives deep into attachment theory, explaining the four primary attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they shape your adult relationships and sessions with your therapist. Kati also addresses how to bring up political differences or uncomfortable topics without fear of judgment, and answers your most pressing community questions. Timestamps 00:00 - Episode Overview 00:46 - Discussing Uncomfortable & Taboo Topics in Therapy 01:59 - Political Polarization, Media Rage-Bait, and Safe Spaces 07:57 - Why Therapists Keep Personal Opinions Private 15:02 - Examples of Kinks, Religion, and Money in Therapy 18:42 - What is Attachment Theory? 20:35 - "What If You Never Tried to Attach to Your Parents?" Thank you to this week's sponsors! REBOUND: visit www.hellorebound.com/askkatianything & check your insurance or get matched with a therapist ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code KATI at www.oneskin.co/KATI 25:48 - The 4 Attachment Styles in Relationships 28:22 - How Attachment Styles Show Up Under Stress 35:35 - Getting Too Attached to Your Therapist 42:11 - Feeling Lost When Your Therapist Goes on Vacation 46:27 - Red Flag: When a Therapist Shares Their Own Personal Drama 53:38 - Rebuttal: Is the Therapeutic Relationship Transactional or Dangerous? 01:00:23 - Healing Your Attachment Blueprint and Final Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katimorton My main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/katimorton?sub_confirmation=1 Ask Kati Anything ep. 325 | Your mental health podcast, with Kati Morton, LMFT PUBLISHED BOOKS Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY If you're looking for a therapist, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed online professional: https://betterhelp.com/kati - Enjoy 10% off your first month! (this is an affiliate link, which means a portion of your signup helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you) SOCIAL X https://twitter.com/KatiMorton TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katimorton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katimorton Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katimorton1/ Patreon https://www.katimorton.com/kati-morton-patreon/ https://www.youtube.com/@askkatianything https://www.youtube.com/@katimorton PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot-button issues dominating our culture can make speaking out feel taboo. Hiding from hard conversations won't work. On this episode of the Decisions Podcast, Mike Novotny discusses his newest book, Taboo: Topics Christians Should be Talking About but Don't, and equips listeners to have hard conversations in a redemptive way.   In Taboo, author Mike Novotny covers deeply personal, vulnerable, and emotional topics, handling them with grace and respect. It's the ultimate resource for Christians looking to create change and deal with struggles in their own lives. God's Word gives us clarity, healing, and hope. Taboo is a must-read for Christians looking for a biblically based resource to modern questions. Not talking is not helping! It's time for believers to step gracefully into the taboo and share God's truth with a world in need.  Mike is the lead speaker for Time of Grace, a global media ministry that is committed to ensuring that God's grace—His love, glory, and power—is accessible around the world

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Starting a Career as an Educator to the "Margarita-To-Go Man". Join Ellen, Dennis, and Steve, as they discuss: How can you be assured that the CRI rating in LED's will produce an accurate color; Designing the "Perfect Light"; TM-30 vs. CRI; How to market yourself as a programmer; The skills that separate the great from the good programmers; "The Stagehand Flashlight"; How to start a career as an educator; and A Sophomore's Tale of Woe. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store.Taboo Temptations UnleashedElissa has finally broken free, leaving behind the chains of her unfulfilling marriage. Nursing a drink in a shadowy bar, she's lost in the haze of her newfound independence… until Brix walks in. Her estranged husband's best friend, the rugged and enigmatic Brix, ignites a fire within her she thought had been extinguished long ago.In this dark and deliciously taboo tale, explore the forbidden passion that reawakens Elissa, reminding her of what it truly feels like to be craved, desired, and utterly alive.Warning: This episode is packed with steamy, sinful, and emotionally charged moments that will leave you breathless. Listener discretion is advised.

(00:00-19:08) Papers is back. Jordan Walker's coming out party is taking the heat of Jackson faking his illness. Playing the villain. People seemed to enjoy the new format. Audio of the call of the Derby winning home run. Barry Bonds talking about Jordan Walker's performance. 31 HRs in 53 swings.(19:16-32:12) Summer '98. Audio of Kyle Schwarber after the derby tipping his cap to Jordan Walker. Jordan Walker talking about 40,000 people booing him at 'The Bank.' Audio of Walker and his family on the Netflix set after the derby.(32:22-59:31) It's Taboo's birthday. The Silent One. Jayson Stark comparing Walker to Chris Carpenter. Audio of a Philly influencer concerned for Jordan Walker's safety. The script was perfect last night. Audio of Buster Olney and Doug Glanville saying this was the best derby they've seen in a while. Chuck in Soulard wants to talk it over. Doug doesn't like Philly fans because they booed Santa. Sassie Cassie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Papers is back. Jordan Walker's coming out party is taking the heat of Jackson faking his illness. Playing the villain. People seemed to enjoy the new format. Audio of the call of the Derby winning home run. Barry Bonds talking about Jordan Walker's performance. 31 HRs in 53 swings.Summer '98. Audio of Kyle Schwarber after the derby tipping his cap to Jordan Walker. Jordan Walker talking about 40,000 people booing him at 'The Bank.' Audio of Walker and his family on the Netflix set after the derby.It's Taboo's birthday. The Silent One. Jayson Stark comparing Walker to Chris Carpenter. Audio of a Philly influencer concerned for Jordan Walker's safety. The script was perfect last night. Audio of Buster Olney and Doug Glanville saying this was the best derby they've seen in a while. Chuck in Soulard wants to talk it over. Doug doesn't like Philly fans because they booed Santa. Sassie Cassie.Martin thought about bringing Jackson some soup but he didn't. Martin's never wrong. John Rice (Troublemaker from Cape Giraredeau) is on phone lines. Troublemaker says Martin's a 'cool dude.' Makes the trip up from the Cape for Cardinal games about 20-25 times a year. Larry Nickel is up next. Larry watched both Raw and The Derby last night. You don't boo nobodies.Tim's theme song. Someone wants a text audit from like 5 years ago. Comps to Dave Winfield. Never would have seen that moment from last night coming. Sounds like Tim's younger son is going to be a snootful. Jordan Walker jersey sales. France and Spain today.You can get into the ASG tonight for just a little over $1.3K. Chairman is fighting with Chicken Tater in the YouTube chat. Big Al calls in to defend us against Chicken Tater.Listen to these vocals. The new Will Ferrell show. Angry and agro. Lots of Jordan Walker and home run derby discussion.Look, Doug. Terry Crouppen is back in studio. Talking travels with Terry. St. Louis is gray and needs painted bright colors. Andy stays walking his dog. Didn't there used to be a wall there? The stink of failure. Safaris.Jackson's playing hurt today. We've got Jose Fermin on the phone lines who was in Philly last night for the HR Derby. His cousin who works for the Phillies hooked him up with tickets. Last night had the intensity of a playoff game. He was the only Cardinal fans in his section. The Philly fans. Walker performing under pressure in front of the raucous Philly crowd. He likes the nickname "Ferminator." Could he pitch or catch? He'll be at the game tonight as well.People are jumping off ship and heading to Joy 99 FM. Papers Flu Game. EMOTD.How long does Doug have to listen to this? Jackson is just grinding. Home remedies from Nonna. Meek and feeble. Don't bring that back handed nonsense. Don't straw man me, ho. Replaying the audio of Barry Bonds talking about it being the greatest HR Derby he's ever seen.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(2) The Nuclear Taboo and Russian Forbearance: Secret Nuclear History, the Cuban Missile Crisis Comparison, and the Dangers of Escalation Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. In a "parking lot" broadcast, the hosts explore the fragility of nuclear deterrence. Gaius discusses a report revealing that in 2023, China and India persuaded Vladimir Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons in Kherson. He compares this secrecy to the Cuban Missile Crisis, where the American public was unaware of nuclear-tipped torpedoes and frog missiles. Germanicusargues that Russia's "existential situation" leads to caution rather than impulsiveness, emphasizing that the Russian ethos is profoundly affected by the trauma of the Great Patriotic War, making them "essentially conservative and realistic" regarding apocalypse. He critiques the Biden and Trump administrations for "creeping escalation," warning that the West is acting irresponsibly by taking "Russian forbearance" for granted and "poking the bear" with long-range strike weapons. They conclude that a weaker power feeling existential pressure is the most likely to resort to nuclear weapons as a "desperate last ditch stand." (2)1957 COLD WAR

Headline: Strategic Stability and the Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo Guest: Peter Huessy Peter Huessy explores the weakening nuclear taboo, noting Putin's near-use of tactical nukes in Ukraine. He contrasts this with historic deterrence during the Cuban Missile Crisis, where Kennedy provided Khrushchev a "way out." Huessy emphasizes that hybrid warfare now complicates traditional deterrence strategies. (7)1903