Advertise on podcast: Sensual Self

What does the word “wellness” even mean anymore? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to poet, artist, and author, Fariha Roisin, about self-care, collective healing, wellness culture, and this question, "Who is wellness for?"—also the title of Fariha's soon-to-be-released book. Fariha shines light on the “wellness industrial complex” and how consumerism and capitalism have disconnected us from what it truly means for us to be well. They also speak about messy, non-linear processes of healing, the ways can interrogate our own participation in wellness culture, and the things that keep Fariha feeling well in her own body. Ev’Yan also makes an announcement about the show. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if you’d been taught about sensuality as a child? How different would your relationship to your body and sex be today? In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to sexologist and comprehensive sex educator, Goody Howard, about the importance of sex education, one that includes sensuality, body literacy, and human variance equity during a time when all of those things are being threatened. They also answer some listener questions about healing sexual shame, practices to help you stay sensual while living in an unsensual world, and how to come out to your partner as asexual. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sensuality is not just for women and femmes. Men and masc folks are sensual too. In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with artist, writer, and dancer Maceo Paisley about the many things that keep men from accessing and embracing their sensual selves. They also talk about using dance as a way to connect to the body; how Maceo defines sensuality for himself; the pain and pleasure binary; and how to encourage your partner/loved one to access his sensual softness. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A deeper dive into the ace experience with asexual activist + educator, Yasmin Benoit. In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to Yasmin about her work as an asexual educator and experience as a Black ace person. Yasmin talks about the racism she faces within majority white asexual spaces. She also unpacks what acephobia is and offers advice to those who are nervous about coming out as Ace because of the abuse they’ll face. And a sweet moment during the conversation: Yasmin talks about the joys of being asexual, which is something that is often missing in these conversations about asexuality. Then, Ev’Yan closes us out with a meditation to help us tap into our sensual selves on our own terms. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do feed your erotic imagination, especially when we’re living in such unsensual times? In this one, Ev’Yan’s in the studio solo to give some tips and tell some stories about how to nourish the sexual part of your sensuality. Ev’Yan talks about visual porn (and why they stopped watching it), their quest to "up their sexual context", and how she’s using audio erotica to help remind herself that she is a sexual being—even when these wild times have her forgetting that fact. Shout out to Dipsea for sponsoring this episode! For a free 30-day trial, go to dipseastories.com/evyan For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you balance your sensual self with being a parent? And what would you teach your kids about sensuality and sexual agency? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with sexologist and educator, Shan Boodram, about what it's like for her to maintain her sensuality/sexuality as she is a parent for the first time. Shan talks about all the things she hopes to teach her kid from a sex education lens, what it looks like to dismantle old narratives of what being a mother "should" look like, and Ev'Yan shares their thoughts and feelings about her choice not to have children in this lifetime. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan's in a reflective mood as the year comes to a close and in this surprise bonus episode, she sits down to process some of the highs, the lows, the feelings, and the pleasures they experienced in 2021. Quick links: Get the Review, Reflect, Release 2021 workbookExplore your pleasure in 2022 with Dame. Get 10% with the code EVYAN10. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you reclaim your sensuality? Ev’Yan and a few special guests answer this and other body-minded questions during a live event that happened a few weeks back called “Reclaim Your Sensual Self”. During this event, Ev’Yan was in conversation with Brianne Patrice, Jimanekia Eborn, and Shadeen Francis, and they each speak about their unique and personal experiences of connecting to themselves, what sensuality means and looks like to them, and some practices you can use to reclaim your sensual self. They also answer a few questions from the audience—one about sensuality in relationships, the other about sensuality and chronic pain. Winners of the giveaway! Contact us and we'll get a copy of Sensual Self out to you soon. For everyone else, you can now find Sensual Self wherever books are sold (or you can click here). For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s finally here! Ev’Yan’s guided journal, Sensual Self, is out in stores today and to celebrate, they get interviewed by their partner, Jonathan, about their sensuality. Ev’Yan talks about her journey of sensual awareness, the mundane chores she transforms into sensual practices, and how she stays in union with herself. Also in this episode: men's sensuality, creating intentions for your sensual self, and connecting to your pleasure during annoying moments. Links you should check out: RSVP for the in-person workshop/book-signing in Los AngelesEv'Yan book tour/workshop series datesGet tickets for the Reclaim Your Sensual Self panel For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What assumptions do you make about your gender? In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to Dayna Lynn Nuckolls (The People’s Oracle) about what it looks like to decolonize gender and why we probably need to decolonize ours. They both speak about the binary and how harmful our gendered ideas of masculinity and femininity are, how language and labels flatten us, and the ways indigenous cultures have viewed gender and gender roles. Dayna also explains what it really means to decolonize something. At the end, Ev’Yan offers questions to get you curious about your own gender to help you parse through what was shaken up in this episode. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. Check out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you breathing? What happens when you bring intention to your breathing? It becomes a tool of liberation and healing. In this episode, Ev’Yan speaks with Siedeh Foxie—breathwork facilitator and intuitive guide—about the simple power of the breath and how to breathe in ways to connect you to your sensual body. Siedeh goes into depth about what breathwork is, its roots in indigenous healing, and how you can use breathwork to connect you not only to yourself but your pleasure. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. Check out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prioritizing our pleasure to heal and liberate our ancestors. In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with Juju Bae—a medium and Hoodoo practitioner—about intergenerational pleasure and what it looks like to honor the pleasure practices of our ancestors. Juju talks about the audacity of Black joy, ancestral reverence, sex magic, and cultivating your intuition as a sixth sense. Ev’Yan also shares a practice to help you tune into the ancestral wisdom in your body. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. To connect to your sensual self, check out my book—Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body. Preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.