Advertise on podcast: Sex Love Psychedelics

In this episode, I sit down with Suzannah Weiss to explore how eroticism and pleasure can be cultivated while living with chronic pain and illness. We unpack the cultural myths that normalize women’s suffering, how pain and fatigue impact libido and orgasm, and what it means to stay connected to pleasure when the body isn’t cooperating. An intimate, grounded conversation on listening to the body, redefining sex beyond performance, and reclaiming erotic agency in all seasons of health. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:00 Intro02:50 Chronic Pain, Libido, and Erotic Truth06:06 Eve’s Curse and the Myth of Women’s Pain08:13 PMS, Power, and Cultural Backlash16:08 Medical Gaslighting and the Cost of Not Being Believed31:50 The Myth of the Elusive Female Orgasm THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Suzannah Weiss is a writer and psychotherapist focused on sexuality, relationships, and women’s empowerment. She is the author of Subjectified, a memoir-manifesto on ending objectification, and Eve’s Blessing, a personal, political, and spiritual exploration of reclaiming pleasure where women have been taught to accept pain. With over 8,800 published articles, her work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. Through her writing and therapy practice, Suzannah challenges cultural myths about women’s bodies and invites a more liberated, pleasure-affirming relationship with sexuality. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Suzannah Weiss – official website - https://suzannahweiss.com/ Books by Suzannah Weiss: → Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject - https://a.co/d/66E2aex → Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain - https://a.co/d/blrgCBe Twitter / X: @SuzannahWeiss Instagram: @SuzannaWise (W-I-S-E) WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Awakening: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakeningErotically Undone: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/EroticallyUndone****Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundaysBig Cat Energy: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy

In this episode, I sit down with erotic leadership expert Kimi Inch to explore how conscious kink mirrors psychedelic journeys through ego death, altered states, and deep surrender. We dive into power dynamics, archetypes, and how resistance, shame, and desire can all be transformed into intimacy and healing. A playful, provocative conversation that redefines kink as a path to liberation and embodiment. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:28 Intro02:44 Enter the Kink Queen07:37 First Lingerie, First Dungeon19:20 Safety in Surrender31:15 Eros vs. Ego40:11 Feeling More Than Touch52:23 The Power of Not Surrendering THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Kimi Inch is an intimacy coach and conscious kink guide who helps people unlock their erotic energy and step into their most powerful selves. With over 20 years of experience in Tantra, sacred sexuality, and somatic therapy, she has worked with thousands of clients worldwide. Her work has been featured on platforms like The Oprah Winfrey Network, SXSW, Princeton University, and Nightline. As a sensual alchemist and sex-positive educator, Kimi creates safe, playful spaces for people to explore hidden parts of themselves and discover new pathways to healing and pleasure. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kimi’s Instagram @kimiinch 10% off Kimi's upcoming workshop in October: https://andmorepresents.com/ref/Drcat/ WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained fertility expert Gabriela Rosa to talk about the real truth of conception, from myths about infertility and IVF success rates to the emotional impact of grief, trauma, and stress. We explore fertility as a shared responsibility between partners and how to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy. Honest, practical, and deeply vulnerable, this conversation offers hope and actionable steps for anyone on the fertility journey. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 09:04 Fertility as a Shared Responsibility 14:02 Global & Cultural Perspectives 17:07 Spiritual & Biological Bypassing 24:38 Overreliance on IVF39:03 Navigating Motherhood & Career Transition 41:50 Facing Grief & Learning Equanimity 56:19 Practical Advice: Pretend You’re Pregnant Now 1:02:16 Differential Obstacles & Individualized Solutions THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, entrepreneur, and Harvard University–awarded scholar. She is the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic, where she leads a team of specialists serving patients worldwide. Rosa has educated over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries and is recognized as a leading authority on overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage through her integrative methodology. She is also the host of the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa™ podcast. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Gabriela’s Podcast: https://talksexpodcast.com The Rosa Institute: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

Psychotherapist and educator Dee Dee Goldpaugh joins me to explore how psychedelics can support survivors of sexual trauma in reclaiming pleasure, embodiment, and power. We unpack eroticism as a life force, the stigma of pleasure in healing spaces, and the nuance of recovered memories during psychedelic journeys. This episode is a deep dive into love, safety, and the nervous system, reminding us that joy isn’t a luxury; it’s essential to our collective healing. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 07:32 The Censorship of Pleasure in Psychedelic Spaces 11:26 Redefining Erotic Relationships and Power 17:22 Are You Healed Enough to Help Others Heal? 23:38 Leisure vs. Pleasure and Capitalist Disconnection 41:43 The Six Stages of Psychedelic Healing 48:36 Love as Spiritual Practice THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dee Dee Goldpaugh is a psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and leading voice in the development of psychedelic integration psychotherapy, specifically with survivors of sexual trauma. Goldpaugh is a facilitator of ketamine-assisted retreats for both couples and individuals and has taught and published widely on psychedelics and sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. A frequent presenter at international conferences and trainings, Goldpaugh lives in Woodstock, New York. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Dee Dee’s Instagram: @deedeegoldpaughDee Dee’s Website: https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/Buy Dee Dee’s Book, Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality here: Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster UK Amazon Barnes and Noble Inner Traditions BAM! Books-A-MillionBookshop.org WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving joins me for a powerful conversation on intimacy, boundaries, and self-trust. With decades of experience in body-based healing, Betty shares simple yet profound insights on how we give, receive, and relate. Whether you're partnered or solo, this episode offers fresh perspective on connection, consent, and reclaiming your authentic desires. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 13:19 Nuance in Consent and Touch 15:15 When 'Yes' Doesn’t Mean Perform 27:56 Trusting Your Inner “No” 38:57 Owning Your Sexual Expression 54:44 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing? THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Betty Martin is a retired chiropractor, surrogate partner, and renowned educator with over four decades of experience in therapeutic touch and somatic practices. She is the developer of the Wheel of Consent, a groundbreaking framework for understanding the dynamics of giving and receiving, applicable in both touch and non-touch settings. As the author of The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, Dr. Martin has trained professionals around the world and now mentors practitioners across a range of disciplines, including psychotherapy, sex education, and bodywork. LINKS: https://www.wheelofconsent.org/Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartin WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

Author and Rosebud Woman founder Christine Mason joins me to explore what it means to live erotically and powerfully through every stage of womanhood. We dive into her work on aging, agency, and discernment—from embracing our sensuality at any age to navigating later-age motherhood with clarity and choice. Christine shares insights from The 9 Lives of Women, breaking down cultural narratives around sex, aging, and reproductive freedom. We also discuss the importance of body rituals, intergenerational healing, and how staying embodied can support a vibrant, empowered life well into elderhood. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 07:45 What does it really mean to age erotically? 17:41 You Are All Your Ages at Once 20:37 Let Your Future Self Guide You Back to Joy 27:56 Motherhood, Choice, and the Shifting Narrative 44:23 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing? 49:18 The Joy of Growing Older (And Why You Won’t Want to Go Back) THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Christine is a six-time founder and CEO, with a deep interest in women's wellness and the liberation of all people. She's a futurist, a yogi, tantrika, mother of 4, and grandmother. She's the author of Reverence (2021), The Nine Gifts (2020), The Invitation (2018) and Body Love, as well as 5 other books, and the co-founder a meditation center and medicinal farm on Hawaii. She's appeared on radio, tv, print and podcasts (from NPR to Vogue to TEDx), speaking to entrepreneurship, freeing the mind and body, activism and sexual and intimate wellness. French, German. MBA, Phi Beta Kappa Northwestern University. PhD student in Philosophy and Consciousness at CIIS. She splits her time between the farm (with the chickens, cats and goats!) and Mill Valley, CA. LINKS https://rosewoman.com/pages/the-team?srsltid=AfmBOoqRofBJeBkLzxh4fRWZUEiLe7-O4EnYFs8UB1AchqssClBVwBmw https://christinemariemason.com/https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Woman-Sensual-Reproductive/dp/B0F2CGTYV4170: Menopause Transitions and Plant Medicines with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I dive into the deliciously tangled dance between love, power, money, and self-worth in modern relationships. I’m joined by my dear friend and powerhouse, Michelle Pound — a love, money, and pleasure mentor who helps men find their queens and women rise into the goddesses they were always meant to be. Together, we explore how cultural conditioning around success and validation shapes the way we love, the hidden ways we outsource our safety to others, and how longing and financial dynamics can quietly erode intimacy. We also dive into the art of reclaiming our emotional power — and why true love begins when we choose ourselves first. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:28 Intro 01:19 Girl Boss Burnout and the Fantasy of Being Saved 02:28 What Are We Really Seeking 04:05 Power Imbalances: Where Are We Giving It Away? 16:46 Money, Masculine/Feminine Dynamics, and Relationship Power 37:20 Healing the Fear of Receiving 50:43 Choosing Yourself (Even When It’s Hard) THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Michelle is a mentor in love, money, and pleasure, guiding men and women who are ready to have it all — deep love, high-level success, and a life that turns them all the way on.Through private mentorship, transformational coaching containers, and immersive in-person experiences, she helps men find their queens and empowers women to rise fully into the goddess they were always meant to be. As a Shibari artist and curator of sacred, sensual spaces, Michelle creates experiences where the body becomes a temple and every moment is an initiation into deeper power, presence, and pleasure. LINKS 171: Peter Pans, Wendys, + Love as a Drug @michellepoundmichellepound.com WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

The Peter Pan archetype—why it’s so damn fun, how it sparks playfulness and passion in relationships, and when it starts working against us. From lover boys and lover girls to the shadow side of avoidance, we explore how to embrace the magic without losing ourselves. Is it love, or just a beautifully wrapped distraction? Tune in for insights on balancing spontaneity with emotional depth, so you can cultivate relationships that are both exciting and fulfilling. In this episode you’ll hear: 01:32 Why This Episode Almost Never Made It 03:19 The Peter Pan Archetype—Flirty Fun or Red Flag? 08:26 How Archetypes Help Us Grow in Love 12:06 Keeping Romance Alive: The Art of Flirting & Creativity 15:56 Are You the Peter Pan or the Wendy in Your Relationship? 19:06 Are You Dating the Person or the Fantasy? 24:19 Breaking Free from Repeating Patterns in Love 28:29 Your Invitation to Play, Love, and Grow LINKS FROM THE SHOW Big Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

Menopause is a transition every woman goes through, yet so much of it is misunderstood. This week on Sex Love Psychedelics, I sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to explore the emotional, physical, and hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. From navigating changes in libido and intimacy to the emerging role of psychedelics in symptom relief, we break the stigma and bring the science. Because when it comes to aging, sexuality, and well-being, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s liberation. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:27 Impact of Fires in Los Angeles 09:42 Meeting Dr. Suzanne Gilberg 10:43 The Perimenopause & Menopause Rollercoaster 21:40 Spotting the Early Signs of Perimenopause 25:05 How Hormones Shape Your Sex Life 34:09 Psychedelics for Women’s Health 44:51 Hormone Therapy—Making Informed Choices for Your Health THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN, integrative medicine practitioner, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Blending Western medicine with holistic healing, she empowers women to navigate perimenopause and menopause with confidence, knowledge, and vitality. As the Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp, Dr. Suzanne is on a mission to revolutionize the conversation around aging, hormones, and self-care—one candid, science-backed, and empowering discussion at a time. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Big Cat Energy (BCE) - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/big-cat-energy https://www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanne/ https://themenopausebootcamp.com/course/certification-course/ https://twitter.com/askdrsuzanne https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrsuzanne/ https://www.instagram.com/askdrsuzanne/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrsuzanne https://www.youtube.com/user/askdrsuzanne/videos WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

Are you attuning to your partner’s needs, or projecting your fears onto them? This week on Sex Love Psychedelics, we’re diving into the delicate dance of communication in intimate relationships. From fears of rejection to cultural conditioning, I explore how self-awareness and presence can shift the way we express desires, needs, and boundaries. Because when it comes to creating a long-lasting, conscious relationship, communication isn’t just important—it’s everything. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:06 Tackling those love, sex, and dating hurdles! 04:30 Are you attuning or just guessing? 15:08 The Role of Words in Communication 21:25 Breaking Free from Cultural Conditioning and Barriers 30:02 Keeping it Real and why congruency is a Total Game-changer 34:56 Practical Tips to Up Your Communication Game 35:39 Addressing Internal Beliefs and Conditioning 36:51 How Therapy Helps Improve Communication LINKS FROM THE SHOW SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat in Malibu January 23-26, 2025 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale

In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I’m chatting with the incredible Maryn Azoff to dive into the magic of vocal activation and how it can take your pleasure, manifestation, and self-empowerment to new heights! Recorded on Election Day (perfect timing to talk about the throat chakra and owning our voice), we uncover how vocal practices like chanting create juicy energy shifts that amplify intimacy, unlock self-expression, and connect us with our wild, authentic selves. Tune in for this playful, powerful conversation on finding your voice and using it to create your reality! In this episode you’ll hear: 00:06 Kicking Things Off! 05:52 Unleashing the Power of the Throat Chakra (and Letting Go) 09:07 Tongue & Voice Magic for Manifesting Dreams 12:13 Sexy Sound: How Voice Fuels Sexuality 13:23 Expansive Orgasms and Kundalini Vibes 24:14 Voice as a Healing Superpower 44:18 Plant Medicine, Surrender, and Finding Your True Voice 48:09 Trippy Tunes: Voice Meets Psychedelic Experiences 51:53 Speak Up! How Voice Transforms Intimacy and Relationships THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Maryn Azoff is a Vocal Transformation Coach, classically trained singer, and “soul emancipator,” dedicated to awakening people to the profound power of their own voice through her unique healing program, The Vocal Transformation Method. With roots in diverse lineages and ancient wisdom practices, Maryn’s approach merges global vocal traditions to help individuals access their authentic voice and true vibrational frequency. Her work guides people toward healing and connection, reactivating the body-mind-spirit connection for wellness within themselves and for the planet. LINKS FROM THE SHOW SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat Maryn’s Vocal Transformation Website Maryn’s Instagram: @vocal_transformation WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat in Malibu January 23-26, 2025 Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass

In this episode of Sex Love Psychedelics, I sit down with Jaqueline Michelle, a sensuality mentor and Shibari practitioner, to dive deep into true sensual embodiment and how we can overcome disconnection from our bodies. Jaqueline shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma to reclaiming her sensuality through practices like yoga, Tantra, and BDSM. We explore the importance of self-regulation, sovereignty, and intentionality in sensual practices, and how mindset work and embodiment can play a crucial role in healing trauma and enhancing intimacy. Jaqueline also delves into emotional layering and the need for authentic, non-performative sensuality. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:06 Intro 06:50 The Journey to Sensual Embodiment 11:52 The Power of Mindset, Emotional Layering, and Conscious Kink 23:53 The Importance of Self-Regulation and Sovereignty 27:42 The Concept of Performance and How it Affects Individuals 32:44 The Power of Presence and Embodiment in Healing 38:11 Unlocking Deeper Connection Through Sensuality in Relationships 45:15 Work into Sensual Liberation and Empowerment THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Jaqueline Michelle is a Sensuality Mentor & Muse and a Sensual Shibari Practitioner. She specializes in empowering women to take up sensual and erotic space in their bodies and expression. She fuses together the philosophies of yoga, tantra, and kink so we may transmit somatic and subconscious programming so we can liberate ourselves from the inside out. LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening https://linktr.ee/jaquemich WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone

What does it take for women to feel safe during sex? In this episode, I explore how safety is shaped by our beliefs, past traumas, and cultural conditioning, emphasizing the crucial role of clear communication and mutual accountability. We dive into the complex layers of safety, consent, and the difficult issue of duty sex, where avoiding conflict can lead to unwanted sex and emotional distress, stressing the need for inner work and an understanding of cultural pressures in shaping our sexual dynamics. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Cultural Conditioning and Women's Sexual Needs 09:36 The Role of Communication and Responsibility 12:42 Coercion and Consent in Sexual Relationships 15:45 The Impact of Unwanted Sex on Emotional Well-being 23:30 The Importance of Emotional Curiosity and Responsiveness 29:05 Healing and Supporting the Process LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone

Dr. Katherine Lawson and I discuss the transformative power of psychedelics, dream work, and trauma healing. We explore integrating mystical experiences into daily life with structured support and the symbolic interpretation of dreams and visions for personal growth. We also explore the therapeutic potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for complex trauma and Dr. Lawson’s journey of empowerment through archetypes and embodied imagination, offering insights into the deep connections between mythology, spirituality, and healing. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:06 Intro 10:00 Mysticism, dream work, and personal growth 20:56 Using imagination to cope with trauma and explore past lives 32:08 Dream analysis and its benefits for personal growth 37:02 Integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life through dreamwork and MDMA therapy 51:11 Healing trauma through therapy and archetypes. 1:00:24 Tapping into Embodied Imagination and Ancestral Wisdom THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, a certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, consultant, psycho-spiritual counselor, and an international speaker. She has an MA in counseling psychotherapy from the Pacifica Graduate Institute and her doctorate in Mind-Body Medicine, focusing on Integrative Mental Health. She has spent nearly two decades examining the intersections between healing, dreaming, mysticism, and psychedelics. As a BIPOC woman, cancer survivor, and survivor of childhood sexual trauma, she teaches and utilizes holistic therapies for PTSD and other types of unprocessed wounds, as well as sharing stories of healing. She is fascinated by the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and personality and the powerful ways in which societal and spiritual factors affect health and happiness. She is the author of Dreamwork for Growth and Healing - A Guided Dream Journal and the founder of Awake in the Dream School. LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-lawson-ph-d-5b8020b https://www.instagram.com/awakeinthedreamschool/ https://www.awakeinthedream.co/ https://books.apple.com/us/book/dreamwork-for-growth-and-healing-a-guided-dream-journal/id1610640944 https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone

Writer and sexologist Suzannah Weiss joins me to explore sexual empowerment, gender dynamics, and spirituality. We discuss reclaiming personal agency, challenging societal norms, and advocating for self-determination. We delve into consent, boundaries, and the limitations of traditional gender roles in relationships, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches and open communication. We also discuss understanding the root of individual behaviors for deeper connection and personal growth. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:05 Intro 08:13 Objectification vs. subjectification, views from a sexologist. 14:54 Societal pressure on men and women regarding sex and relationships. 24:13 Boundaries and Cultural Conditioning in Sexual Interactions 28:58 Pleasure, and consent in sexual experiences. 37:41 Gender roles, femininity, and individuality in spirituality and dating. 48:05 Reclaiming Agency and Challenging Gender Roles in Relationships 58:37 Embracing contradictions in sexuality and erotic expression. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Suzannah Weiss is a writer and sexologist based in Los Angeles. She is the author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, which describes her search for sexual empowerment and her vision for a world where women are subjects, not just objects, of desire. She has written over 8800 articles, which have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. As a sex educator certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Suzannah has taught courses and given talks on topics including consent, orgasms, childbirth, non-monogamy, and neurodiversity. She is regularly quoted as an expert in publications like Cosmopolitan and Men's Health as a resident sexologist for Biird and also works as a sex/love coach, birth doula, and sexual assault counselor. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Modern Culture & Media from Brown University. You can reach Suzannah Weiss on her website. LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://suzannahweiss.com/book/https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Buy Suzannah's book "Subjectified" here: https://a.co/d/6zNTC6O WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone