Podcasts about their clients

Do Therapists Lie to Their Clients? Curt and Katie chat about whether therapists are dishonest and whether they should be. We received a request from a listener to talk about the idea that therapists lie to their clients. We look at what types of lies are common, whether lying is expected or acceptable, what to do instead, and how to decide whether you will lie or not in session. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk through how, when, and why therapists lie We received a listener email requesting a discussion on therapist dishonesty and the impact on the therapeutic relationship. What types of lies might a therapist tell? ·      Whoppers (fraud) ·      Fibs (untruths that support the clinical work or the therapeutic relationship) ·      Omission (concealing facts that impact the client) ·      Deflections (bending the truth for therapeutic effect) ·      Denial (rejecting reality, with positive and negative results)  Is it good or bad for a therapist to lie? ·      Fraud is never okay, and is illegal and unethical ·      Fibs may be in the best interest of the client OR could be to protect the therapist (which is human, but not really okay) ·      Professionalism, exaggerating/minimizing emotional responses for therapeutic effect, and “social niceties” may be appropriate, but it is important to think about authenticity and whether it will negatively impact the client if they perceive the deception ·      If a client is asking for the therapist's opinion of them, the context of the client's treatment agreements and their needs, as well as the therapeutic relationship impact whether a therapists will be best served by honesty or deflecting or denying the truth What can therapists do when they are tempted to lie to their clients? ·      Make the decision of whether to tell the truth based on the context of the relationship and treatment goals ·      Be more transparent with the client about therapist's limitations, while also holding hope and accountability to address these limitations ·      Work collaboratively with the client to get to the information or treatment interventions that are needed, rather than working by and for yourself. ·      If you lie to your client and it backfires, work to make repairs (see our episode on “Should Therapists Admit Mistakes?) Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

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Welcome to the tenth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue annually. In this tenth episode, we are joined by Erika Iwai and Allen Wong, co-founders of Sollective, which is a Japan based corporation that is re-inventing freelance in Japan by changing the views of companies towards freelancers. Join us as Erika and Allen explains the stages of their buisness progression that led them to be recognized as one of Japan's best 100 startups in 2023 by the Toyo Keizai magazine. --- Time Stamps : 0:00 Introduction3:35 About Sollective4:44 How Does Sollective Help Freelancers?6:04 What is “High-Level Talent”10:35 What is Sollective's Competitive Advantage for Getting Into the Industry?12:35 The Stages They Have Developed as a Company and How Many Users They Have Now14:06 Stage 1: The Beginning16:38 What Is the difference between an HR Generalist and an HR BP?19:59 Does Sollective find that to be a Huge Advantage in Developing the Product?21:29 How Did Sollective Gain their Initial Users?28:26 Tips on How to Progress from the Starting Stage in the Japanese Market31:56 Business Models Changes in the Earlier Stages35:43 How Sollective Adapted their Personalities and Business Style in the Beginning38:27 Stage 2: The Investment39:43 How the Managed the Challenge of handling and balancing Companies and Freelancers in a Two-Way Marketplace44:44 Stage 348:41 How Work Contracts and the Qualified Invoice System Impacted their Business54:19 Tips on How to Progress to Round 2 from Round 159:37 About the Trust between Them and Their Clients and Final Thoughts  ---Links from Guest Appearance : Erika's LinkedIn | Allen's LinkedIn | Sollective's Website ---The Japan Scalers Podcast is produced by our companies Scaling Your Company & Launch LabScaling Your Company offers several services Scaling Your Company : 1 on 1 advisory on sales, marketing, management Scaling Your Sales : Courses to increase your sales in Japan. Scaling Your Marketing : Creating websites in English or Japanese + SEO + MEO Launch Lab : Japan Incorporation Services Discover how Launch Lab can simplify your journey and fuel your growth in Japan : ⁠https://launch-lab.jp/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scalingjapanpodcast/message⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, we delve into the power of AI in business and data science and data management with Shub Bhowmick, CEO and co-founder of Tredence.   Explore how Tredence is revolutionizing industries by integrating AI and data science to drive business outcomes. Shub shares his journey from management consulting to leading a team of 2,500 data scientists and engineers. Learn how Tredence is supercharging Fortune 200 clients across retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), financial services, healthcare, and more, with custom AI solutions.   We dive deep into the challenges and opportunities in leveraging AI, particularly in the CPG sector, and how Tredence addresses data silos, enhances data quality, and implements real-time data processing. Shub also discusses the implementation of generative AI, detailing the company's journey from foundational models to enterprise adoption and responsible AI practices.   Discover Tredence's Gen AI as a service platform, designed to help enterprises navigate the complexities of AI integration, optimize infrastructure, and unlock business value through innovative AI solutions. Shub highlights real-world applications of AI, such as demand forecasting and predictive analytics, demonstrating how these technologies can significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency.   Gain insights into Tredence's growth strategy, including their expansion into new verticals, service lines, and geographies. Shub emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, combining domain expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver customized, impactful AI solutions.   Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more expert discussions on the technologies driving the AI revolution     This episode of Eye on AI  is sponsored by BetterHelp. If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It's entirely online. Designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Just fill out a brief questionnaire to get matched with a licensed therapist, and switch therapists any time for no additional charge. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/eyeonai today to get 10% off your first month. This episode is sponsored by Shopify.  Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store and sell their products. Whether you're selling online, on social media, or in person, Shopify has you covered on every base. With Shopify you can sell physical and digital products. You can sell services, memberships, ticketed events, rentals and even classes and lessons. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at http://shopify.com/eyeonai Stay Updated: Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Preview and Introduction (02:42) Introducing Shub Bhowmick, CEO of Tredence (03:29) What Tredence Does and Their Clients (04:32) Why Tredence Focuses on Consumer Packaged Goods (06:18) AI Transformation Example in Retail (09:24) Building a Solid Data Foundation (10:42) Improving Reporting with Real-Time Data (11:44) Starting the AI and Data Science Journey (13:32) How Tredence Uses Generative AI (14:10) Stages of Implementing Generative AI (19:09) Applying AI Across Different Industries (23:43) Overview of Gen AI as a Service Platform (25:37) Features and Benefits of the Platform (28:42) How Gen AI is Integrated into Businesses (33:02) Tredence's Unique Approach to AI Solutions (36:08) Importance of Domain-Specific AI Solutions (40:42) Tredence's Growth and Expansion Plans (47:57) Size and Reach of Tredence (50:01) Competing in the AI Market

On this episode, Heather and Joe discuss how we do not always get things right with technology. Through experience (and a few genuine mistakes), they share the 5 technology fails most prevalent in your firm. They are: Locally stored files Lack of security (policies, solutions, and systems) Lack of process Old hardware Lack of vetting with software solutions (e.g. SOC2 or equal standards) As a bonus, here is an IRS document called, "Creating a Written Information Security Plan for your Tax & Accounting Practice" TV/Movie Segment “We're not just numbers in a spreadsheet. We're people with lives, families.” – Christine Bates from Mr. Bates vs The Post Office “Lawyers are the swords of this century. Words are weapons now. I need you to learn how to use them.” – John Dutton from Yellowstone Book Segment Firm Forward by Edi Osborne Amazon link Favorite Social Posts "The trick isn't to get away from the pain. The trick is to find something so important that the pain ceases to matter at all." —Mark Manson on Twitter/X The Woodard Report Article 4 Key Questions Bookkeepers Have for Their Clients' Tax Professional Thank you to our show sponsors! Expensify — The expense management app that does it all, for every business Rightworks — All your accounting apps, unified in the cloud Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

On this podcast of Welcome Home Radio, host Don Scordino spoke with special guests, Rip Hovde with London Properties who spoke about "Buyer's Agents Solving Problems" and Joel Mazmanian with Realty Concepts who described "The Value That REALTORS® Bring to Their Clients".

Ever wondered why some Graphic Designers get ghosted by their clients? What could a Graphic Designer possibly have done to have a customer break up with them?In this  weeks episode of The Angry Designer Podcast 'Why Graphic Designers Get Dumped by Their Clients,' we uncover the hilarious truths behind client-designer breakups. From the honeymoon period's nervous excitement to the old married couple's comfortable silence, we navigate the journey of client relationships gone wrong. Learn what not to do unless you're aiming for that breakup. In which case, follow our "List of things Graphic Designer can do to get DUMPED by your client".  With insights wrapped in laughs, this episode is a must-listen for every designer looking to laugh and learn.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

"In this world, nothing is certain, apart from death and taxes", and the core subject for this episode is something that neither superstar players such as Cristiano Ronaldo nor football agents are immune from ........ tax !!!!. We are joined by football tax specialist Peter Fairchild, to look at the tax landscape for football agents operating in the English Premier League and the other leagues in the UK. Plus, we take a look at some of the tax implications from the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), where at this moment in time things are far from certain. Whilst FIFA Circular #1873 regarding FFAR was released a few weeks ago, it confused many on the suspensions announced in regard to the new agent regulations. So, 'The Agents Angle' also examines another circular released by FIFA in recent days, that aims to provide some clarity to the confusion over the FIFA Football Agent Regulation suspensions. Yet, with the negative impact that FIFA's implementation of FFAR has had on agents and agencies around the world; could FIFA be liable for losses and damages suffered by agents, with reports of an impending court case? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMAIL : ⁠⁠questions@theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ====== SHOW RUNNING ORDER : (01:48) - Another FIFA Agent Regulation Circular Released to Clarify Questions Over FFAR. > (04:31) - Could FIFA Be Liable for Losses and Damages Suffered by Agents Caused by FFAR? > (08:50) - Good Agents & Good Lawyers Would Have Prepared for All Eventualities. > (11:13) - FIFA 'On the Hook' for FFAR Problems : Difficult to Prove, But Anything Can Happen. > (13:49) - In This World Nothing is Certain - Especially for Agents and Their Clients. > (15:14) - How Overseas (Footballers &) Sports Stars Are Taxed in the UK (e.g. England). > (16:56) - Cristiano Ronaldo's Image Rights Provisions Fall Short of Italys Tax Requirements. > (22:12) - Expert Interview - Football Tax Relating to England and the UK (with Peter Fairchild). > (23:25) - Tax for Football Agents Operating in the UK. > (28:19) - Main Challenges & Tax Complications for Football Agents. > (34:11) - FFAR 'Non-Agent Services' Could Prompt Dangerous & Unqualified Tax Advice! > (36:47) - WARNING - Dual-Representation, Duality & Triality is Still a Prime Target for the Tax Authorities! > (39:43) - Problems With FIFA's 'Client Pays Model'. > (41:23) - Common Errors in the 'Transfer Window. > (44:36) - Greater Focus on Football Agents from Tax Authorities Around the World! > (47:24) - Risks for Agents and Clients for Non-Compliance. > (55:26) - A Win for a Football Agent Over Tax - But VAT is Not So Simple in Football. > (63:44) - Reports That Premier League Clubs Avoid Millions in Tax Relating to Agents! > ====== RELATED LINKS : Pete Fairchild - Crowe UK - Tax Compliance Services HMRC - EIM01150 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries HMRC - EIM01151 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries: indicators of risk HMRC - EIM01152 - Football clubs: payments to intermediaries: retention of records FIFA - How to Become a Licensed Football Agent FIFA - Football Agent Working Group holds second meeting ====== FEATURED ARTICLES : FIFA Prepare for Impending Lawsuit from Agents Over New Regulations How Overseas Sports Stars Are Taxed in the UK Italian Revenue Agency Scores Again on the Tax Treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo's Image Rights Income Another Bruising Defeat for HMRC HMRC Ruled Offside in Football Agent VAT Appeal Premier League Clubs Avoided £250m in Tax, Expert Estimate ===== SHOW LINKS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMAIL : ⁠⁠questions@theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theagentsangle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ====== CREDITS : Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red

Martha Kauppi has rejoined us today to talk about coming out of the closet and how it relates in particular to the intersection of our professional and personal lives. For those who are just meeting her, Martha is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with a broad range of sex issues, and with clients who are in open relationships. She is the author of the groundbreaking new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORYGet 20% off your first order of the world's smartest cat litter at prettylitter.com/multiamory with promo code MULTIAMORYThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/multi and get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the "Insights in Accounting" show, every Tuesday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space. In today's episode 24, "How Often Should Accountants Talk to Their Clients?" with special guest Martin Bissett, founder of the Bissett Group and co-founder of Accounting Influencers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinbissettYou can also watch this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/V4MViepfCPsKey takeaways from this episode include:☛ a true story about a sizable accounting firm who never spoke to their grade A clients☛ the illusion of recurring feed that leads many accountants to neglect relationships with their clients☛ the bad things that can happen to accountants and CPA firms when they don't maintain regular contact with their clients☛ what best practice looks like for frequency of client contact in accounting practices☛ what talking to a client should look and sound like for an accountant who claims to be 'client-centered' ◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations.❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.All on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening!Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcastFor announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencersFor videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/accinfluencershttps://twitter.com/accinfluencershttps://www.facebook.com/accountinginfluencer

It's the "Best Practice in Accounting" show, every Thursday to 150 countries and 30,000 accounting practitioners, fintech specialists and influencers in the accountancy, CPA and bookkeeping space.In today's episode 16, "How Accountants Can Get Closer to Their Clients" with special guest Will Farnell, founder of innovative UK accountancy firm Farnell Clark and author of The Digital Firm. https://www.linkedin.com/in/willfarnellYou can also watch this on youtube here: [link from spreadsheet]Key takeaways from this episode include:➜ how making more money is not always the goal of accounting firm clients➜ what accountants and CPAs need to do and when to find out the real goals for their clients➜ what accountants started doing as a result of covid that really brought them closer to their clients➜ the many benefits to accountants and accounting firms of better client relationships and intimacy➜ strategies to help accountants be more intentional and strategic about proactively reaching out to clients➜ exactly what client experience is for accountants and why it goes beyond good client service➜ what accounting clients do when they feel loyal to your firm and are having an exceptional experience➜ how greater intimacy and frequency of client contact opens up additional selling opportunities for accountants➜ the vital 'key to the door' that unlocks a much better client experience and more quality engagement for accountantsAction: to get closer to clients, accountants should improve their onboarding, increase frequency of contact and ask better questions to uncover more business opportunities◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢5 great shows in the Accounting Influencers Podcast Network:❶ Success in Accounting - MONDAYS. Our flagship main show features panels, live interviews and replays of our most popular shows.❷ Insights in Accounting - TUESDAYS. The best news, analysis, commercial awareness, news under microscope, podcast mentions and recommendations.❸ Influencers in Accounting - WEDNESDAYS. Deep dive 1-1 interviews with leaders, experts, influencers from around the world.❹ Best Practice in Accounting - THURSDAYS. Practice development, growth, management, consulting, examples, stories and practical here's what works stuff for accountants, bookkeepers and the fintech/software people who serve them.❺ UK Matters in Accounting - FRIDAYS. A UK focused show featuring UK related topics, news items, events and interviews.All on your preferred podcast app, platform or channel. Thanks for subscribing, sharing and listening!Main show website. For access to every single show with full shownotes: https://accountinginfluencers.com/podcastFor announcements of published shows, tagging guest so you can build your network and offer feedback on the show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accountinginfluencersFor videos of all podcast interviews and bonus video content: https://bit.ly/AI-youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/accinfluencershttps://twitter.com/accinfluencers

Retirement today is very different than it was 50 years ago. People are living longer, and lawyers, like many other knowledge workers, have the ability to work well into their 60s, 70s and beyond. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was productive well into her late 80s. But for many lawyers, continuing to work is a default option rather than something that has been carefully planned out. Part of the reason is that lawyers have very strong professional identities. Part of the reason is finances.     As high-income earners, many lawyers fear that they won't have enough money to last them throughout retirement. That fear needs to be addressed before decisions can be made.  From my perspective as a career coach, I see lawyers creating meaningful and productive “third chapters” of their lives. A crucial part of this is to look at finances.  Given how long many Americans are now living, taking the time to prepare to finance your possibly lengthy retirement is essential in making a successful career transition. Finances should really be the first step in any transition planning.  If you are healthy, it can be an exciting time of life.  Figuring out how you will make it all work financially is an important first step. My guest,  has written a new book on that very subject.  In this episode, we discuss her book and the financial considerations for lawyers who are planning for their next stage of life. Julie Jason is the author of The Discerning Investor: Personal Portfolio Management In Retirement For Lawyers (and Their Clients). Julie is an investment manager who started out on Wall Street as a lawyer. Thirty years ago, she founded her own Investment Counsel firm—Jackson, Grant, Investment Advisers, Inc. of Stamford, CT, a fiduciary boutique—where her team manages personal portfolios for high-net-worth families. She writes and speaks frequently on financial literacy and related topics .  I met Julie while serving on a panel put together by the  Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association.  Other Resources Succession Planning for Your Career: What Comes Next? Episode 67-Retirement By Design (for Lawyers)

Most of us know something about reproductive health yet almost nobody knows anything about pleasure. Pleasure is frequently associated with sex and like sex, it's an uncomfortable subject to discuss for a lot of people. But it is so much more than that. In this episode, we cover some of the reasons why we don't experience pleasure in our lives and how to work through these complexities of sexual desire in your relationships as Martha Kauppi creates a safe learning environment for this delicate subject. Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, author, speaker, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor. She has a lifelong career in health and sexuality and is a senior trainer of the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy. Martha trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues. She is the author of the groundbreaking new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). (Self-help manual for Strong emotional intimacy.) Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 5:04 Martha's desire to educate therapists about sex issues. 14:13 How to enter a space where desire could flourish without feeling stuck in it. 17:17 How multiple systems work together and align in order for desire to happen and thrive. 23:01 Creating a safe haven for creative curiosity, flexibility, and connection. 35:35 Scheduled sex versus goal-oriented sex. 37:49 Some helpful resources to learn more about sexual desires. Mentioned Handling Sexual Challenges Like A Rockstar Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) ERP 287: How To Engage in the Art of Giving and Receiving: Using the Wheel of Consent — An Interview with Dr. Betty Martin Connect with Martha Kauppi Websites: instituteforrelationalintimacy.com Facebook: facebook.com/martha.kauppi LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/institute-for-relational-intimacy YouTube: youtube.com/c/MarthaKauppiLMFTIRI Instagram: instagram.com/martha_kauppi Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

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Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, supervisor, and certified sex therapist who specializes in working at the intersection of sex and relational issues. She recently published the book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). Kauppi joins Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW on the show today to discuss important terms for understanding consensual non-monogamy and alternative relationship structures. Together, they discuss specific therapy skills that can help individuals navigate consent in their romantic relationships, explore tensions in therapist self-disclosure, and describe how members of a marginalized community can find a better client-therapist match. This is not therapy. This is real life. Therapy For Real Life. Learn more: TherapyForRealLife.com and WorkshopsForRealLife.com

EPISODE 175 Interview with Martha Kauppi. Martha Kauppi is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over the world, and is the author of the groundbreaking new book “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)”. Connect with Martha online at: Facebook  Instagram Linkedin YouTube If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy, sex positive relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

This week we're joined with Martha Kauppi to talk about her book, as well as discussing how therapists can best serve their non-monogamous clients, some of the most important tools that help make polyamorous relationships thrive, and what to look for if you are seeking a therapist for yourself or your relationship.Martha Kauppi is a therapist, author, speaker, and educator specializing in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and alternative family structures. She trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with a broad range of sex issues, and with clients who are in open relationships. She is the author of Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients).If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more!This episode is sponsored by Like a Kitten. Build your own box of sexy, playful items and get 20% off with our code MULTI at LikeAKitten.com/multiThis episode is sponsored by Feeld. Download for free today with our link: multiamory.com/feeldMultiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com, or you can leave us a voicemail at 678-MULTI-05. We love to hear from our listeners and we read every message. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network.

Jamie Hopkins, ESQ., MBA, CFP®, LLM, CLU®, ChFC®, RICP® is the managing partner of wealth solutions at Carson Wealth, and he's got a lot to say about finding out what drives you to go to work every day—he calls it your why—and he's got a brilliant, if not somewhat odd, way of finding out what it is. He's also got an opinion about the antiquated ways that the financial services industry markets itself and why it needs to catch up with the times. Don't forget to check out the show notes for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Visit www.staypaidpodcast.com. Connect | Resources Free E-book: 15 Ways Financial Advisors Can Stay in Touch with Their Clients

Martha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for therapists and serves as a self-help manual for people who are considering polyamory or encountering problems around polyamory. What is polyamory? Martha defines polyamory as an open relationship where some or all partners have agreed to have more than one romantic and/or sexual partner. Her book caters to all forms of ethical non-monogamous relationships; even the ones that might have started out rocky. Is polyamory an identity or a choice? Martha believes polyamory could be an identity for some and a choice for others. While some consider it something that they choose, others identify themselves as polyamorous because they've always known that their relationship dynamic would involve more than one intimate partner. For some, their choice could later develop to be an identity. Martha says that people choose to be polyamorous for several reasons; they could want to explore their sexuality, a kink, a fetish, or a desire discrepancy that they could not explore with their partner. To resolve the problems in their relationship and fulfill their desires at the same time, people find polyamory a logical option. The benefits of polyamory While polyamory allows someone to have multiple partners and experience different kinds of sex, it's also an opportunity to form a supportive and caring family. People develop communication skills and endurance in a polyamorous relationship, and along the way, it opens one up to personal, relational, and emotional growth. Martha's book addresses these topics and offers strategies to improve and apply these skills in and outside of the relationship. Pitfalls and how to overcome them Martha says that coercion is one of the biggest pitfalls. To avoid it, one has to figure out what they want, feel, or value beyond just the terms of polyamory or monogamy, but what they represent to their partner, and how to come to a place where they can advocate for themself. It eliminates the possibility of being pushed into saying yes but also allows one to expand their thinking and consider all options. Unlike monogamy, in polyamory, people are not subjected to choose between who to pursue. People can choose both or many and decide the dynamics of each relationship. Emotional regulation and jealousy Emotional self-regulation helps manage difficult emotions that are triggered in polyamory, such as jealousy. While co-regulation is seen often it's not always reliable. Martha emphasizes that one has to decide to manage these emotions, and then have an honest and open conversation to address things before they're revealed in a way that can't be avoided. How to make strong agreements Skills in ‘differentiation of self' aid in making strong and sustainable agreements. A strong agreement is one that all partners agree on and revisit before it's broken. It's more important to figure out how to make a strong agreement one at a time than having one at all. Martha encourages people to find a therapist who is willing to work with them to develop skills that make it possible to have a relationship that they desire. Biography: Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor with a lifelong career in health and sexuality. Martha specializes in working at the intersection of sex and relational issues. She creates and presents educational materials that are based on theory and scientific knowledge while also being practical, effective, and immediately applicable by therapists and their clients. Resources and links: Website: https://instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/about/ Book: Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) – released on 15 May 2021. Available at Rowman & Littlefield, Amazon, and in UK outlets More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/ Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Martha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for therapists and serves as a self-help manual for people who are considering polyamory or encountering problems around polyamory. What is polyamory? Martha defines polyamory as an open relationship where some or all partners have agreed to have more than one romantic and/or sexual partner. Her book caters to all forms of ethical non-monogamous relationships; even the ones that might have started out rocky. Is polyamory an identity or a choice? Martha believes polyamory could be an identity for some and a choice for others. While some consider it something that they choose, others identify themselves as polyamorous because they've always known that their relationship dynamic would involve more than one intimate partner. For some, their choice could later develop to be an identity. Martha says that people choose to be polyamorous for several reasons; they could want to explore their sexuality, a kink, a fetish, or a desire discrepancy that they could not explore with their partner. To resolve the problems in their relationship and fulfill their desires at the same time, people find polyamory a logical option. The benefits of polyamory While polyamory allows someone to have multiple partners and experience different kinds of sex, it's also an opportunity to form a supportive and caring family. People develop communication skills and endurance in a polyamorous relationship, and along the way, it opens one up to personal, relational, and emotional growth. Martha's book addresses these topics and offers strategies to improve and apply these skills in and outside of the relationship. Pitfalls and how to overcome them Martha says that coercion is one of the biggest pitfalls. To avoid it, one has to figure out what they want, feel, or value beyond just the terms of polyamory or monogamy, but what they represent to their partner, and how to come to a place where they can advocate for themself. It eliminates the possibility of being pushed into saying yes but also allows one to expand their thinking and consider all options. Unlike monogamy, in polyamory, people are not subjected to choose between who to pursue. People can choose both or many and decide the dynamics of each relationship. Emotional regulation and jealousy Emotional self-regulation helps manage difficult emotions that are triggered in polyamory, such as jealousy. While co-regulation is seen often it's not always reliable. Martha emphasizes that one has to decide to manage these emotions, and then have an honest and open conversation to address things before they're revealed in a way that can't be avoided. How to make strong agreements Skills in ‘differentiation of self' aid in making strong and sustainable agreements. A strong agreement is one that all partners agree on and revisit before it's broken. It's more important to figure out how to make a strong agreement one at a time than having one at all. Martha encourages people to find a therapist who is willing to work with them to develop skills that make it possible to have a relationship that they desire. Biography: Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor with a lifelong career in health and sexuality. Martha specializes in working at the intersection of sex and relational issues. She creates and presents educational materials that are based on theory and scientific knowledge while also being practical, effective, and immediately applicable by therapists and their clients. Resources and links: Website: https://instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/about/ Book: Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) – released on 15 May 2021. Available at Rowman & Littlefield, Amazon, and in UK outlets More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclassBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/

Martha Kauppi joins me in talking about her book, “Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)” which acts as an aid for therapists and serves as a self-help manual for people who are considering polyamory or encountering problems around polyamory. What is polyamory? Martha defines polyamory as an open relationship where some or all partners have agreed to have more than one romantic and/or sexual partner. Her book caters to all forms of ethical non-monogamous relationships; even the ones that might have started out rocky. Is polyamory an identity or a choice? Martha believes polyamory could be an identity for some and a choice for others. While some consider it something that they choose, others identify themselves as polyamorous because they've always known that their relationship dynamic would involve more than one intimate partner. For some, their choice could later develop to be an identity. Martha says that people choose to be polyamorous for several reasons; they could want to explore their sexuality, a kink, a fetish, or a desire discrepancy that they could not explore with their partner. To resolve the problems in their relationship and fulfill their desires at the same time, people find polyamory a logical option. The benefits of polyamory While polyamory allows someone to have multiple partners and experience different kinds of sex, it's also an opportunity to form a supportive and caring family. People develop communication skills and endurance in a polyamorous relationship, and along the way, it opens one up to personal, relational, and emotional growth. Martha's book addresses these topics and offers strategies to improve and apply these skills in and outside of the relationship. Pitfalls and how to overcome them Martha says that coercion is one of the biggest pitfalls. To avoid it, one has to figure out what they want, feel, or value beyond just the terms of polyamory or monogamy, but what they represent to their partner, and how to come to a place where they can advocate for themself. It eliminates the possibility of being pushed into saying yes but also allows one to expand their thinking and consider all options. Unlike monogamy, in polyamory, people are not subjected to choose between who to pursue. People can choose both or many and decide the dynamics of each relationship. Emotional regulation and jealousy Emotional self-regulation helps manage difficult emotions that are triggered in polyamory, such as jealousy. While co-regulation is seen often it's not always reliable. Martha emphasizes that one has to decide to manage these emotions, and then have an honest and open conversation to address things before they're revealed in a way that can't be avoided. How to make strong agreements Skills in ‘differentiation of self' aid in making strong and sustainable agreements. A strong agreement is one that all partners agree on and revisit before it's broken. It's more important to figure out how to make a strong agreement one at a time than having one at all. Martha encourages people to find a therapist who is willing to work with them to develop skills that make it possible to have a relationship that they desire. Biography: Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor with a lifelong career in health and sexuality. Martha specializes in working at the intersection of sex and relational issues. She creates and presents educational materials that are based on theory and scientific knowledge while also being practical, effective, and immediately applicable by therapists and their clients. Resources and links: Website: https://instituteforrelationalintimacy.com/about/ Book: Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) – released on 15 May 2021. Available at Rowman & Littlefield, Amazon, and in UK outlets More info: Sex Health Quiz – https://www.sexhealthquiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to want more sex without it feeling like a chore: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclassBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/

One of the most common questions I get asked as a sex educator is how to open up a monogamous relationship. People ask about this for a wide range of reasons. For example, some folks have always wanted to do it, but never knew quite how to go about it. Others just want to try something new and different, or find the idea exciting. Yet others are in long-distance relationships and seeking to provide a sexual outlet. So what do you need to know if you're thinking about giving this a try? For this episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, I spoke with certified sex therapist Martha Kauppi. Her private practice in Madison, Wisconsin, specializes in complex relational therapy, sex issues, and family structures. She is the founding director of the Institute for Relational Intimacy and author of the new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including: What draws people to open and polyamorous relationships in the first place? How does having an open relationship tend to work out? What are the questions you need to ask yourself if you're thinking about opening up your relationship? What are the key things you need to discuss with your partner before opening up? What goes into a successful relationship agreement, and how do you make an agreement you can actually stick to? What is “new relationship energy” and why is this a double-edged sword in open and polyamorous relationships? What are the most common problems that arise in open relationships, and how do you deal with them? What if you open up your relationship, but one partner wants to go back to being monogamous and the other doesn't? To learn more about Martha, visit her website here and be sure to check out her new book, Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

One of the most common questions I get asked as a sex educator is how to open up a monogamous relationship. People ask about this for a wide range of reasons. For example, some folks have always wanted to do it, but never knew quite how to go about it. Others just want to try something new and different, or find the idea exciting. Yet others are in long-distance relationships and seeking to provide a sexual outlet. So what do you need to know if you’re thinking about giving this a try? For this episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, I spoke with certified sex therapist Martha Kauppi. She is the founding director of the Institute for Relational Intimacy and author of the new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including: How does having an open relationship tend to work out? What are the questions you need to ask yourself—and your partner—if you’re thinking about opening up your relationship? What goes into a successful relationship agreement, and how do you make an agreement you can actually stick to? What is “new relationship energy” and why is this a double-edged sword in open and polyamorous relationships? What are the most common problems that arise in open relationships, and how do you deal with them? What if you open up your relationship, but one partner wants to go back to being monogamous and the other doesn’t? To learn more about Martha, visit her website: instituteforrelationalintimacy.com Follow Dr. Lehmiller on Twitter @JustinLehmiller or Instagram @JustinJLehmiller. To stay up-to-date on the latest sex research and tips, check out https://sexandpsychology.com

Welcome to episode 230 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m delighted to welcome back Martha Kauppi, LMFT to the podcast. In this episode, Martha speaks to us about her new book, Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients), looking at consensual non-monogamy, examining common myths around polyamory, and the relationship and sexual dynamics of polyamory.     Martha Kauppi, LMFT, is an educator, AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor, and AAMFT-approved supervisor. She specializes in relational sex therapy, including alternative family structures, and trains therapists to work effectively at the intersection of sex issues and relationship challenges.     Martha’s mission is to make sex a safe topic in therapy rooms everywhere by developing unique educational experiences and immediately applicable learning materials for therapists. She has a book coming out in August 2020 about working effectively with clinical challenges related to polyamory.    In this episode, you will hear:     How Martha became interested in writing her new book; Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients)  Looking at consensual non-monogamy   How people are more open to polyamory now than in previous years  Deconstructing the stigma attached to polyamory  Examining common myths around polyamory   Recommendations for people considering opening their relationship   Looking the relationship and sexual dynamics of polyamory   How misconceptions around polyamory lead to a fear of it   Looking at differentiation   How therapists can better understand these issues to know when it’s right to recommend polyamory     Find Martha Kauppi online  https://instituteforrelationalintimacy.com     101 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Hot  http://www.sexologypodcast.com/subscribe/    Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  

In this episode, I interview David Hubbard, PEng, who started his career as an electrical engineer in the power industry but is now a Revenue Growth Expert and the person behind the Marketing Outfield on how engineers can build the skills to effectively sell and market to their clients.  Even if small talk and cold calls […] The post TECC 110: How Engineers Can Effectively Sell and Market to Their Clients appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

Greta Christina has been writing professionally since 1989, on topics including atheism, sexuality and sex-positivity, LGBT issues, politics, culture, and whatever crosses her mind. She is author of Comforting Thoughts About Death That Have Nothing to Do with God, of Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why, of Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless, and of Bending: Dirty Kinky Stories About Pain, Power, Religion, Unicorns, & More, and is editor of Paying For It: A Guide by Sex Workers for Their Clients. She has been a public speaker for many years, and is on the speaker's bureaus of the Secular Student Alliance. Her writing has appeared in multiple magazines and newspapers, including Ms., Penthouse, Chicago Sun-Times, On Our Backs, and Skeptical Inquirer, and numerous anthologies, including "Everything You Know About God Is Wrong" and three volumes of "Best American Erotica." She is on the board of directors of Foundation Beyond Belief, the humanist organization for charitable giving, and is co-founder and co-organizer of Godless Perverts, a performance series and social community that promotes a positive view of sexuality without religion. (Any views she expresses in this blog are solely hers, and do not necessarily represent either of these organizations.) She lives in San Francisco with her wife, Ingrid. You can email her at gcgreta (at) doubtfulpalace (dot) com, and follow her on Twitter at @GretaChristina .

**Listen Up: Ashton Kutcher's on this one!!** Enjoy :) #QOTD: Which social network are you hottest on RIGHT now?Agencies in the market for awards is nonsense. I've been talking about this for a while in the halls of this world and within our industry. At the end of the day, these agencies are being hired to do work for THEIR CLIENTS, not for themselves. They're being hired to tell a story on behalf of the brand they're working for which in turn is supposed to sell sh*t. Agencies are using their work and these awards to recruit more talent and to gain more clients. I get that. It's smart in one way, but it's not intended for the long game and it's not sustainable. I'm not trying to begrudge the agencies that do it because I get the business rationale behind it but it's just not a healthy culture. It takes the eyes off the actual prize of doing what's best for the client and I just don't subscribe to it. Luckily for us at VaynerMedia, our proof is in the pudding. Our work is the word of mouth of our business and quite frankly, so is my personal brand, but if you've been watching this show, you can see that it's quite apparent as to why this is the place to be. And so, we're not here to win awards, we're here to win our clients over. We let our work and the results of our efforts speak for themselves. THAT'S IT.

This week Point of Inquiry welcomes the well-known atheist blogger, speaker, and author Greta Christina to talk about her new book, Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other and Why, a no nonsense guide to leveling with everyone in your life about your non-belief. Greta is a woman at home with difficult conversations. Her previous books include Why Are You Atheists So Angry: 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless, and Bending: Dirty Kinky Stories about Pain, Power, Religion, Unicorns & More. Plus, she edited a book called, Paying For It: A Guide By Sex Workers for Their Clients.  So, if the thought of telling your grandmother that you don't believe in God makes you queasy, Greta can help. As an out-and-proud atheist, bisexual, and retired sex worker, she's had a lot of practice being forthright about who she is.  Lindsay and Greta talk about how coming out can improve your life and strengthen the secular community. They also discuss the distinctive challenges facing women and people of color looking for a way out of the atheist closet. 

Please join Black FreeThinkers April 22, 2014 @1PM PST/3PM CST as we converse with Greta Christina.  We will discuss her new book "Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why." and her previous book, "Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless," This is going to be an exciting conversation.  So please join us as we welcome Greta Christina to the show. Greta Christina is author of "Coming Out Atheist: How to Do It, How to Help Each Other, and Why." Her previous book, "Why Are You Atheists So Angry? 99 Things That Piss Off the Godless," is an Amazon best-seller in the Atheism category, and she is also author of "Bending: Dirty Kinky Stories About Pain, Power, Religion, Unicorns, & More." She blogs at the cleverly named Greta Christina's Blog, one of the most widely-read and well-respected blogs in the atheist blogosphere, and is a regular contributor to AlterNet, Salon, Free Inquiry, and The Humanist. She was ranked by an independent analyst as one of the Top Ten most popular atheist bloggers, and her writing has appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies, including Ms., Penthouse, Skeptical Inquirer, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the anthology "Everything You Know About God Is Wrong." She is editor of the "Best Erotic Comics" anthology series and of "Paying For It: A Guide by Sex Workers for Their Clients." She has been writing professionally since 1989, on topics including atheism, skepticism, sexuality and sex-positivity, LGBT issues, politics, culture, and whatever crosses her mind. She is on the speakers' bureaus of the Secular Student Alliance and the Center for Inquiry. She tweets at @GretaChristina. She lives in San Francisco with her wife, Ingrid.

The 3 Stages That EVERY Fee Based Financial Planning Practice MUST Pass Through in Order to Create Tremendous VALUE for Their Clients and Serious WEALTH for Themselves (Part 3) Welcome to The Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery Podcast™! In this episode of Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery™, this special 3-part podcast series continues as we […]

The 3 Stages That EVERY Fee Based Financial Planning Practice MUST Pass Through in Order to Create Tremendous VALUE for Their Clients and Serious WEALTH for Themselves (Part 2) Welcome to The Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery Podcast™! In this episode of Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery™, this special 3-part podcast series continues as we […]

The 3 Stages That EVERY Fee Based Financial Planning Practice MUST Pass Through in Order to Create Tremendous VALUE for Their Clients and Serious WEALTH for Themselves (Part 1) Welcome to The Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery Podcast™! In this episode of Fee Based Financial Planning Mastery™, I’m going to start a series about the […]

Our guest this week is Greta Christina, a leading atheist blogger, speaker, and commentator, and a regular contributor to AlterNet.org. Christina is author of the new ebook Why Are You Atheists So Angry?: 99 Things that Piss Off the Godless, which grows out of a 2007 blog post on the same topic. The book will also be out in print in June. Greta Christina blogs at FreeThoughtBlogs.com, and her writing has appeared, among other places, in Ms., Penthouse, Chicago Sun-Times, On Our Backs, and Skeptical Inquirer. She is editor of the "Best Erotic Comics" anthology series, and of "Paying For It: A Guide by Sex Workers for Their Clients."