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Afraid of AI? We share how to start small and take control using AI fear-free. Also: bear attacks in Missouri and British Columbia raise outdoor safety concerns, and women bronc riders are defying rodeo stereotypes. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Real Fear, Real Change: Why It's Time to Embrace AI, Respect Wildlife, and Cheer on Women in Rodeo Don't Fear the Future: How to Start Using AI in Everyday Life Without Feeling Overwhelmed Curious about AI but a little nervous to try it? Learn how to start using AI fear-free with beginner-friendly tools, simple tasks like meal planning, and trusted platforms to get you started. Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just for tech experts, coders, or Silicon Valley. In fact, AI is already helping everyday people solve everyday problems—and you can start using it right now, even if you're a complete beginner. If you've been feeling hesitant or even afraid of AI, you're not alone. But the truth is, learning how to use AI doesn't have to be intimidating. With the right mindset and a few simple tools, you can start making your life easier today. Why Are People Afraid of AI? Many people fear AI because of myths and misunderstandings—like the idea that it's going to take over jobs or turn into science fiction-level robots. In reality, AI is more like a helpful assistant. Think of it as a calculator for your brain—only smarter, faster, and more versatile. The key is learning how to work with AI, not against it. Beginner-Friendly AI Use: Meal Planning & Fridge Rescue Let's start with something simple and familiar: food. AI can take the stress out of cooking and shopping with easy tools that help you: 1. Plan Your Weekly Meals Instead of scrolling endlessly for recipe ideas, you can ask AI to: Create a weekly dinner plan based on your dietary needs (gluten-free, keto, vegetarian, etc.) Generate a shopping list based on your meal plan Suggest quick recipes for busy nights Try This Prompt: "Can you create a 5-day dinner meal plan for two adults, under $75, that includes leftovers for lunch?" 2. Use What's in the Fridge Don't throw away food just because you don't know what to do with it. AI can suggest creative, safe, and delicious ways to use ingredients before they expire. Try This Prompt: "I have eggs, wilting spinach, a half-used onion, and some shredded cheese. What can I cook tonight?" You'll be surprised how helpful and creative AI can be! Tips & Tricks to Start Using AI Fear-Free Here's how to dip your toes into the AI pool without diving headfirst: 1. Start With Low-Risk, Everyday Tasks AI is great for: Making grocery lists Writing polite emails Summarizing long articles Brainstorming gift ideas Budget planning The more you use it for small tasks, the more confident you'll feel. 2. Use Clear, Friendly Prompts Don't overthink it—talk to AI like a helpful assistant or a friend. Instead of: "Build me a machine learning model to predict market trends" Try: "Can you explain what inflation is in simple terms?" Safe AI Tools & Websites for Beginners Tool What It Does Why It's Good for Beginners ChatGPT (OpenAI) Answers questions, helps plan, write, learn Very conversational and user-friendly Google Gemini  Similar to ChatGPT, connected to live web Great for real-time info   Pro Tip: Always double-check anything AI gives you—especially when it comes to food safety, finances, or health. Think of AI like a smartphone app: it's here to make your life easier, not harder. Starting small—with simple things like meal planning or organizing your week—can build your confidence and save you time. You don't need to become an AI expert overnight. You just need curiosity, a willingness to try, and a safe place to start.   Tragedy in the Ozarks: Bear Attack Confirmed Authorities have confirmed that a black bear was responsible for the tragic death of a camper in Newton County, Arkansas. 60-year-old Max Thomas of Springfield, Missouri, was camping alone at Sam's Throne Campground in the Ozark National Forest late last week. Thomas had been sleeping on an open-air cot—completely exposed—when he was attacked overnight. Family members grew concerned after not hearing from him for several days. Before communication stopped, Thomas had sent them a photo of a black bear lurking near his campsite. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission initially suspected a bear due to the nature of his injuries and signs at the scene. Now, it's confirmed. Using Thomas's photo and trail cameras set up after the incident, officials tracked down and euthanized the bear believed to be responsible. It's a rare and tragic reminder of the risks of camping in bear country—especially without proper protection. This marks the 2nd Missouri fatal bear attack in a month after 25 years without any. Reference: https://outdoors.com/solo-camper-in-arkansas-killed-in-violent-bear-attack/ https://www.agfc.com/news/cause-of-death-at-sams-throne-campground-determined-animal-mauling/   Grizzly Mauls Elk Hunter in B.C. Wilderness According to Outdoor Life, an elk hunter in southeastern British Columbia is lucky to be alive after a serious encounter with a grizzly bear near Fort Steele last Thursday. Authorities say the man, whose name hasn't been released, was critically injured after a sow grizzly—believed to be protecting her cubs—attacked him. The hunter had been using elk calls, which officials believe may have unintentionally drawn the bear family to his location. The man reportedly got off one shot during the attack, but it's unclear if the bear was hit. Due to the severity of his injuries, officials haven't been able to speak with him yet. He was airlifted to Kelowna General Hospital, where he is now listed in stable condition. Conservation officers used thermal drones and helicopters to search the area but found no sign of the bear afterward. The investigation is ongoing, with help from predator attack specialists and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The town of Fort Steele lies approximately 60 miles north of the Canadian border, and not far from the town of Whitefish and nearby Glacier National Park in northwest Montana. Officials say elk season is currently in full swing in the region—reminding hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert in grizzly country. Reference: https://www.outdoorlife.com/survival/elk-hunter-attacked-grizzly-bear-bc/ Women Bronc Riders Bucking Rodeo Stereotypes From wild rides to world titles, women bronc riders are rewriting the rodeo rulebook — and they're doing it with grit, guts, and a whole lot of heart. Riders like Tup Forge, who flew in from Australia and won gold at Cheyenne Frontier Days on just three hours of sleep, are proving that this sport isn't just for the boys. It's been less than a decade since women were welcomed back into rough stock competitions after nearly 90 years of exclusion, originally sparked by a tragic accident in 1929. But these modern cowgirls aren't just here for show — they're serious athletes competing in one of the most dangerous events out there. They ride what they rope in — using ranch saddles instead of the typical rodeo gear — and often spend more than they win. Yet despite the bruises and empty pockets, they keep showing up. Why? Because they love it. So next time you see a woman riding high on a bucking bronc, remember: she's not just breaking barriers — she's making history. Ring in 2026 in true Western style at Leather & Lace: A New Year's Rodeo & Party! Watford City, North Dakota will come alive on New Year's Eve with a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring grit, glamour and good times! This high-energy rodeo showcase, including bull riding, Women's bronc riding and bullfighting will keep you on the edge of your seats! We, Tigger & BEC, are excited to be returning for our 3rd year announcing and spinning the tunes - and invite you to ring in the New Years with us afterwards with a live band and packed dance floor! For More Information & To Buy Tickets, Call: (701) 842-3976 SEDONA THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY Our Annual Girls Weekend had us fly into Phoenix / Mesa, Arizona and the road trip two hours to Sedona, Arizona. To say the area is beautiful is an understatement! There was not a bad view anywhere.    The landscape of "Red Rocks" peaked out from an unusual surprise for me as they were tucked in a forest! Of course there were still prickly pear cactus everywhere, it was refreshing to see so many juniper cousin trees! We rented our first tiny home at the Pines Resort outside of west Sedona and love it! These little homes offered all the amenities of home! Between the miles and miles of hikes to such places as the 7 Sacred Pools to then continuing up the mountain to caves in which we of course explored to then hiking to Devils Bridge.... To say the least, the trip was amazing on all levels!!   The cover photo for this episode is us sitting atop Devils Bridge, a hike few have the chance to take and do recommend!  Photo L to R: Mardee Reich, Kaydee Reich, Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner, Destinee Jensen   Remember: Take The Time, Make The Memories!!!   OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

This episode features Jake Hildreth, Principal Security Consultant at Semperis.With nearly 25 years of IT experience, Jake has seen how Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) can quietly become the most fragile, and most dangerous, part of an enterprise's identity infrastructure. Misunderstood, neglected, and often misconfigured, AD CS can hand attackers the ability to impersonate anyone in the organization.In this episode, Jake demystifies why certificates feel like “cult knowledge,” explains how simple missteps in AD CS cascade into critical risks, and shares real-world lessons from the front lines. He also introduces tools designed to help overworked admins find and fix issues before adversaries exploit them.This is a candid look at one of the least understood but most critical components of identity security, and the steps every security team should take now to avoid becoming the slowest gazelle in the herd.Guest BioJake Hildreth is a Principal Security Consultant at Semperis, Microsoft MVP, and longtime builder of tools that make identity security suck a little less. With nearly 25 years in IT (and the battle scars to prove it), he specializes in helping orgs secure Active Directory and survive the baroque disaster that is Active Directory Certificate Services.He's the creator of Locksmith, BlueTuxedo, and PowerPUG!, open-source tools built to make life easier for overworked identity admins. When he's not untangling Kerberos or wrangling DNS, he's usually hanging out with his favorite people and most grounding reality check: his wife and daughter.Guest Quote" The thing that you practice, whether it's one or a million things you're going to practice will never happen, but the thing that does will be informed by the muscle memory you've developed over that practice period. And you'll know that you either can or cannot weather the storm with your own resources.”Time stamps05:00 Why Are People Afraid of Certificates?07:52 Basics of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)17:36 How AD CS Integrates with Active Directory20:20 Setting Up and Configuring AD CS23:19 Active Directory and Certificate Services Integration23:54 Consequences of a Compromised AD25:55 Primary Use Cases for AD CS28:39 Recommendations for Managing AD CS30:46 Locksmith: A Tool for AD CS Issues34:06 Common Security Issues in AD CS38:28 Steps to Improve AD CS SecuritySponsorThe HIP Podcast is brought to you by Semperis, the leader in identity-driven cyber resilience for the hybrid enterprise. Trusted by the world's leading businesses, Semperis protects critical Active Directory environments from cyberattacks, ensuring rapid recovery and business continuity when every second counts. Visit semperis.com to learn more.Links Connect with Jake on LinkedIn Learn about Locksmith Learn about Purple Knight Connect with Sean on LinkedIn Don't miss future episodes Register for HIP Conf 2025 Learn more about Semperis

Should We Have Kids in a Dark World?Big Questions: Is it wise or faithful to bring children into a world filled with suffering, evil, and uncertainty?Am I making life decisions from faith or fear?“Many Christians today are wrestling with fear, disillusionment, and sorrow over the state of the world.”Common concerns: evil, school shootings, cultural decline, financial uncertainty, environmental decayAffirm that this is a valid and deeply emotional question.2. Why Are People Afraid to Have Children Today? List cultural and global concernsReflect on emotional and spiritual reasons:Fear of sufferingResponsibility for shaping a soulHopelessness about the futureScripture Reflection:Ecclesiastes 1:2, 14 – “Meaningless! Everything is meaningless... I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” Even in Scripture, people wrestled with despair over a broken world.3. God's View of Children in a Broken World A. Children Are a BlessingPsalm 127:3–5 – “Children are a heritage from the Lord... Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”God calls children a gift, not a burden.B. God Brings Life in DarknessGenesis 1:28 – “Be fruitful and multiply...” (original calling)God didn't rescind this even after the Fall.Jeremiah 29:4–7 – While in exile in Babylon, God tells Israel to build homes, plant gardens, marry, and “increase in number.” Even in dark times, God calls His people to live fruitfully.C. Children as Light-BearersPhilippians 2:15 – “...that you may become blameless and pure, children of God... in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”Our children can be raised to reflect light, not just survive the darkness.4. God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”Fear is not a trustworthy counselor—faith is.God doesn't promise ease, but He promises presence.5. What About Wisdom & Discernment? It's not a sin to delay or decide against having children, if done in prayer and obedience, not fear or despair.Romans 14:23 – “...everything that does not come from faith is sin.”Decisions should be rooted in peace and trust in God's will for your life.6. Legacy & Mission in Dark Times Children are disciples in our homes.Parenting is missionary work.Malachi 2:15 – “Has not the one God made you? You belong to him in body and spirit. And what does the one God seek? Godly offspring.” God desires the next generation to know Him.7. Closing EncouragementQuestion for you to reflect on as we close…..How might God want to use future generations to redeem the brokenness in our world today?We don't bring children into the world because the world is good— We bring them into the world because God is good.Whether you raise spiritual children, foster, adopt, or give birth—your legacy in Christ is secure when you walk in faith.Scripture:Isaiah 60:1–2 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come... darkness covers the earth... but the Lord rises upon you.”https://rocksolidfamilies.orgSupport the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy, #marriagecounseling, #parenting, #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity

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Joe coaches bright people to turn their "talents into treasures" so they can EXIT their "soul-sucking" job. Questions Answered:  1) Why Are People Afraid to Start A business? 2) Everybody's different! What's "the right" business? 3) What are the fundamentals needed to succeed?Contact Info:  Website: http://TalentsIntoTreasures.com  Email: rapidresults@gmail.com  Help this Guest out - Click the LinkedIn button to Share this interview with your contacts!   Show host Bill Black is a Certified Exit Planner who helps Business Owners plan for their future  Succession, Exit and Transition. For a free White Paper on Exit Planning text EXITPLAN to 44222.   Advisors: If you would like to be interviewed, get info and sign up at www.ExitCoachInterviews.com

Ready to put serious sizzle back in your relationship? Today, we’re talking about your libido, we’re talking about sex drive, and we’re talking about how to have fulfilling lovemaking with your mate, because it is vitally important. Learn the difference between testosterone driven and estrogen driven approaches to intimacy. Listen in as Susan teaches us how caring for and nurturing the sexuality that is your divine right as a human being on this planet, leads to the intimacy and connection that we all deserve to have.   * * *   About Susan Susan is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the Dear Abby of sex, Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion. Married to her husband, Tim, since 1993, Susan is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur, who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world.   Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and The Today Show, as well as appearing on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and on NBC as the Marriage Magician. Susan is the Chair Emeritus of The AdTech Conference. She was both CMO and a member of the board of directors for an Anthony Robbins tech startup, as well as serving on numerous boards throughout her career.   In 2009, Susan was honored as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence by the Business Journal, and as a top 10 internet pioneer by Ad Age Magazine. In 2010, was bestowed the Lifetime Industry Achievement Award by DMG World Media.   Susan talks about, after 25 years of marriage, “I know from experience that deep passionate intimacy with my partner is priceless, a priority that tops my list of must-haves, alongside good health and the love of family and friends. I have made it my mission to aide anyone who wants the kind of lovemaking that improves with age.”   * * *   Why Are People Afraid to Talk About Sex? We don’t really get a sex education, we get a procreation education, or a “How to not procreate” education. Abuse Adult programming is so prevalent now, that people are getting “their technique” from adult programming, which is complete fantasy, primarily degrading to women. Embarrassment Shame Religion   Why Don’t Our Parents Talk to Us About Sex? They don’t know. When they try to talk to us, we roll our eyes and like “Oh god, I don’t want to talk to you about this!”   Fundamental Thing About Libido Men are testosterone-driven, and women are estrogen-driven, and they make us wildly different in good ways and in ways that confound each other. So, we come to our connection from different perspectives.   “Revive Her Drive” Men ‘do’ to women what they want her to do to them because that’s what they know. Once you teach a man how to approach a woman the way estrogen needs to be approached, then all of a sudden, everything breaks open for the two of them.   Role Reversals There are people at this end and this end that are the minorities, but the general majority is heterosexual, monogamous, masculine/feminine, but there are people where there are reversals. And it doesn’t matter if it works for both people if there’s what is called polarity.   Polarity The masculine/feminine magnetic attraction of opposites.   Getting Over Your Mental Block Surrounding Sex Education is number one.   The Soulmate Embrace Technique Instead of trying to go from 0 to 100 miles an hour in your intimacy, start with the real foundations, like resetting your polarity. Why not just start by holding each other again? Holding and being held sets that polarity in. For the masculine, his job is to help the feminine get out of her mind and into her body. Our bodies are a temple, they are sacred. We can have sacred sexuality if we can connect at that level of intimacy, pleasure, limbic connections, soul connection, looking in each other’s eyes, syncopating our heartbeats, slowing our breath. “Setting the Lover’s Space,” having water, some strawberries and grapes, organic lube. Put in place all these little things, and hold her, and stroke her, and calm her down. Arousal and pleasure are actually the toggling of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Testosterone is “Full speed ahead!” But estrogen is like “Doodily-do, doodily-do, do, do.” Slowing down does so many things. It’s the touch of oxytocin. It’s the engorgement of our genitals. It’s the reconnection with each other. It’s the polarity that gets set in. Women need full body touching and stroking, they need their entire proprioceptive grid of cells really smoothed and touched and loved.   The Sexual Soulmate Pact “Okay, how about if we have this agreement where every time we’re intimate, I’ll tell you all the things my body is telling me she needs, so I can clue you in so you can be a winner in the bedroom with me.” Men are ruled by their hormones the same as we women are. When she blurts out any course corrections, and you can go both ways with this, of course, but this is very masculine/feminine, when she blurts out “Go harder,” “Go slower,” “Oh, you’re on my hair,” whatever she’s needing to say, and the only thing he does to respond is, “Okay, baby,” or “Got it,” or “Is this better?” or “Thank you.”   Sex Drive and Libido You need good hormones to have a libido, but that’s only a small amount of it. And it’s all of these touch techniques, and calming your nervous system, and feeling safe, and your other areas of your relationship being met and supported, that are also a big part of your sex drive, what makes you want to be with a person. That’s beyond libido, that’s actually your interest in sex, not just the fact that you feel like having sex, but that you actually take action and want sex.   How Females Can Approach This with Their Partners When you download my e-book, and you print it out, or you send the PDF to your husband or boyfriend, or you go out on date night and you read it together, or you read it in the car together, or you read it over dinner together, or whatever it is, or you leave it under his pillow, whatever you need to do, have him read it so he gets it and follows it, and say, “Could we make this pact? Could we have this pact in our bedroom? Let’s try it.”   What Makes A Strong Libido? Hormones Creativity Vitality General Health Supplements Botanicals Ashwaganda Maca Cacao E-Plexx/T-Plexx Nitrates Citrulline/citrulline malleate Arugula Dill Cabbage Beets Set a little intention that you’re caring for and nurturing for the sexuality that is your divine right as a human being on this planet, to have the intimacy and connection that we all deserve to have. Blood Flow   What Decreases Libido? Outside Forces Repression Shaming Lack of Knowledge Ignorance Fear Aging (genital atrophy)   A Man’s Semen Is Very Healthy for A Woman It has luteinizing hormone; it regulates her cycle. He gives her serotonin. He gives her testosterone, which gives her more courage and lowers her anxiety. He gives her zinc and other minerals that help her clear brain fog.     Deeper Dive Resources   “Revive Her Drive” http://www.reviveherdriveprogram.org/   The Soulmate Embrace https://personallifemedia.com/soulmate-embrace/   The Sexual Soulmate Pact https://personallifemedia.com/sexual-soulmate-pact/   Susan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/   Susan’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover   Ashwaganda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera   Maca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidium_meyenii   Cacao https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobroma_cacao   Citrulline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrulline   Organixx Supplements https://shop.organixx.com/search?q=sexual+health   Organixx Articles on Libido https://organixx.com/?s=libido

Ready to put serious sizzle back in your relationship? Today, we’re talking about your libido, we’re talking about sex drive, and we’re talking about how to have fulfilling lovemaking with your mate, because it is vitally important. Learn the difference between testosterone driven and estrogen driven approaches to intimacy. Listen in as Susan teaches us how caring for and nurturing the sexuality that is your divine right as a human being on this planet, leads to the intimacy and connection that we all deserve to have.   * * *   About Susan Susan is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships. Considered the Dear Abby of sex, Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion. Married to her husband, Tim, since 1993, Susan is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur, who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world.   Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and The Today Show, as well as appearing on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and on NBC as the Marriage Magician. Susan is the Chair Emeritus of The AdTech Conference. She was both CMO and a member of the board of directors for an Anthony Robbins tech startup, as well as serving on numerous boards throughout her career.   In 2009, Susan was honored as a Silicon Valley Woman of Influence by the Business Journal, and as a top 10 internet pioneer by Ad Age Magazine. In 2010, was bestowed the Lifetime Industry Achievement Award by DMG World Media.   Susan talks about, after 25 years of marriage, “I know from experience that deep passionate intimacy with my partner is priceless, a priority that tops my list of must-haves, alongside good health and the love of family and friends. I have made it my mission to aide anyone who wants the kind of lovemaking that improves with age.”   * * *   Why Are People Afraid to Talk About Sex? We don’t really get a sex education, we get a procreation education, or a “How to not procreate” education. Abuse Adult programming is so prevalent now, that people are getting “their technique” from adult programming, which is complete fantasy, primarily degrading to women. Embarrassment Shame Religion   Why Don’t Our Parents Talk to Us About Sex? They don’t know. When they try to talk to us, we roll our eyes and like “Oh god, I don’t want to talk to you about this!”   Fundamental Thing About Libido Men are testosterone-driven, and women are estrogen-driven, and they make us wildly different in good ways and in ways that confound each other. So, we come to our connection from different perspectives.   “Revive Her Drive” Men ‘do’ to women what they want her to do to them because that’s what they know. Once you teach a man how to approach a woman the way estrogen needs to be approached, then all of a sudden, everything breaks open for the two of them.   Role Reversals There are people at this end and this end that are the minorities, but the general majority is heterosexual, monogamous, masculine/feminine, but there are people where there are reversals. And it doesn’t matter if it works for both people if there’s what is called polarity.   Polarity The masculine/feminine magnetic attraction of opposites.   Getting Over Your Mental Block Surrounding Sex Education is number one.   The Soulmate Embrace Technique Instead of trying to go from 0 to 100 miles an hour in your intimacy, start with the real foundations, like resetting your polarity. Why not just start by holding each other again? Holding and being held sets that polarity in. For the masculine, his job is to help the feminine get out of her mind and into her body. Our bodies are a temple, they are sacred. We can have sacred sexuality if we can connect at that level of intimacy, pleasure, limbic connections, soul connection, looking in each other’s eyes, syncopating our heartbeats, slowing our breath. “Setting the Lover’s Space,” having water, some strawberries and grapes, organic lube. Put in place all these little things, and hold her, and stroke her, and calm her down. Arousal and pleasure are actually the toggling of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Testosterone is “Full speed ahead!” But estrogen is like “Doodily-do, doodily-do, do, do.” Slowing down does so many things. It’s the touch of oxytocin. It’s the engorgement of our genitals. It’s the reconnection with each other. It’s the polarity that gets set in. Women need full body touching and stroking, they need their entire proprioceptive grid of cells really smoothed and touched and loved.   The Sexual Soulmate Pact “Okay, how about if we have this agreement where every time we’re intimate, I’ll tell you all the things my body is telling me she needs, so I can clue you in so you can be a winner in the bedroom with me.” Men are ruled by their hormones the same as we women are. When she blurts out any course corrections, and you can go both ways with this, of course, but this is very masculine/feminine, when she blurts out “Go harder,” “Go slower,” “Oh, you’re on my hair,” whatever she’s needing to say, and the only thing he does to respond is, “Okay, baby,” or “Got it,” or “Is this better?” or “Thank you.”   Sex Drive and Libido You need good hormones to have a libido, but that’s only a small amount of it. And it’s all of these touch techniques, and calming your nervous system, and feeling safe, and your other areas of your relationship being met and supported, that are also a big part of your sex drive, what makes you want to be with a person. That’s beyond libido, that’s actually your interest in sex, not just the fact that you feel like having sex, but that you actually take action and want sex.   How Females Can Approach This with Their Partners When you download my e-book, and you print it out, or you send the PDF to your husband or boyfriend, or you go out on date night and you read it together, or you read it in the car together, or you read it over dinner together, or whatever it is, or you leave it under his pillow, whatever you need to do, have him read it so he gets it and follows it, and say, “Could we make this pact? Could we have this pact in our bedroom? Let’s try it.”   What Makes A Strong Libido? Hormones Creativity Vitality General Health Supplements Botanicals Ashwaganda Maca Cacao E-Plexx/T-Plexx Nitrates Citrulline/citrulline malleate Arugula Dill Cabbage Beets Set a little intention that you’re caring for and nurturing for the sexuality that is your divine right as a human being on this planet, to have the intimacy and connection that we all deserve to have. Blood Flow   What Decreases Libido? Outside Forces Repression Shaming Lack of Knowledge Ignorance Fear Aging (genital atrophy)   A Man’s Semen Is Very Healthy for A Woman It has luteinizing hormone; it regulates her cycle. He gives her serotonin. He gives her testosterone, which gives her more courage and lowers her anxiety. He gives her zinc and other minerals that help her clear brain fog.     Deeper Dive Resources   “Revive Her Drive” http://www.reviveherdriveprogram.org/   The Soulmate Embrace https://personallifemedia.com/soulmate-embrace/   The Sexual Soulmate Pact https://personallifemedia.com/sexual-soulmate-pact/   Susan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/   Susan’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BetterLover   Ashwaganda https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withania_somnifera   Maca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidium_meyenii   Cacao https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theobroma_cacao   Citrulline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrulline   Organixx Supplements https://shop.organixx.com/search?q=sexual+health   Organixx Articles on Libido https://organixx.com/?s=libido

Are you changing too many things? This is my question for this short "ramekin" episode of the Thought Mixing Bowl podcast. Each ramekin episode I'll be sharing a story or idea that sparked a question in my mind which I'll then pass on to you to ponder. Mentioned in today's episode: "Paradox of Choice" by Barry Schwartz, previous podcast episodes with Chandler Johnson ("Why Are People Afraid of Change?") and Jeff Hyde ("How and When Do You Scale and Grow?"). Share your thoughts with me at www.thoughtmixingbowl.com. If you'd like to support TMB, the creatives involved with TMB, or want to join in "off-air" conversations with TMBers about these questions around art and life, head on over to www.thoughtmixingbowl.com/support.