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This episode is by far the most vulnerable (for me personally) I've ever released.   When I asked Victoria Washington back for round 2 (check out Ep. #45 for our first conversation!), I knew we were going to go DEEP...I just assumed it would be around conscious leadership, building a multi-million dollar empire, Her life-changing embodiment work, and the fact that this QUEEN released a documentary at the beginning of the year to reveal her new name/identity to the thousands of humans in her global community... And we kind of did touch on all of that. The first 40ish minutes of the conversation unpack: The exhale that comes when we tap into the currency of peace What happens when we shift from HAVING a big vision to being held by our vision The difference between originality and our original assignment How to stop judging our dissatisfaction and allow it to fuel our creativity Difference between alignment and momentum  Jealousy and celebrating other's wins as our own + A whole HOLY host of other stuff that may end the podcast...we shall see. You can join the embodied wealth revolution and follow Victoria's breathtaking artistry on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriawashington/    NEW WEBSITE and Offerings coming SOON!   XO, Christin 

This Month's conversation isn't an easy one and it comes with a *TRIGGER WARNING*.   3 courageous, beautiful women, who are also my close personal friends, agreed to sit down with me and speak candidly about their miscarriages.    1 in 4 women will experience the loss of a pregnancy in their lifetime...and yet, this topic is still extremely closeted. It can feel awkward, uncomfortable, shameful, or even unsafe to share. Because of this, we as a society do not understand how to support ourselves or those we love as we navigate one of life's most tender and impactful events.    -We discuss the differences and commonalities in each of their experiences   -The most supportive thing a friend can do for a friend who has miscarried   -What no one tells you about miscarriage   -How the health system fails women going through pregnancy loss   -What it's like to be pregnant after losing a pregnancy    My hope in holding space for this conversation is to see and honor those who have miscarried and equip those who haven't with increased awareness that may help them offer deeper support and compassion in the future.    DISCLAIMER: These are the lived experiences of individuals. This conversation should not be treated as medical or professional advice.   Deep gratitude to Liza Witonis, Lesley Gordon-Malone, and Erica Ballard Nelson for sharing their stories with us. I hope you have found healing in them.    XO, Christin  

This Month's conversation isn't an easy one and it comes with a *TRIGGER WARNING*.   In part one of this 2-part episode, 3 courageous, beautiful women, who are also my close personal friends, agreed to sit down with me and speak candidly about their miscarriages.  In part 2, my close friend Erica (who you met in part 1) and I go deeper into the conversation.    -Erica shares openly about the things no one tells you about miscarriage -The mind-f**k of being in a post-pregnancy loss body -What awareness she gained from going through the experience  -Things you're "not allowed" to say about miscarriage  -How partners can be more supportive   I'm so grateful to Erica for her raw, unfiltered sharing. Our hope is that you leave this conversation feeling seen and loved.    DISCLAIMER: These are the lived experiences of individuals. This conversation should not be treated as medical or professional advice.   XO, Christin  

WELCOME BACK, Y'ALL!!! Season 3 of Nothing Confidential has undergone a bit of a "glow up" and I'm so excited to share deep, intentional, soul-shifting conversations with you on a monthly basis.   Our first 2-part Episode titled "Dearly Departed" features two breathtaking humans who were gracious in sharing their sacred experiences with me.  We'll be exploring the dying process-How we feel, think, speak about it, and interact with it. There's so much here in honoring life, allowing ourselves to feel love and grief in the same measure. I told you we were going deep this year and baby, I'm swimming in the depths. Feeling it all. Noticing the urge to "hurry up and get to something happier".  I hope that you will listen and allow yourselves to be impacted, softened, and perhaps cracked open just a smidge wider-letting more love and life in.    In Part 1 of this tender conversation, I am honored to talk with Michele D'Ercole.    Michele’s professional career in the Holistic healing arts has been constant since 1982 but the healing of Her body trauma of cancer, car accidents, autoimmune dis-ease, and emergency surgery is where She really began putting the teachings into practice.  Herbal Medicine, extensive Massage Therapy modalities, Energy medicine, Yoga, and a deep spiritual practice are all pieces of the healing journey incorporated in working with Her.   In this conversation, Michele shares the powerful story of how she came to support both her Mother and Father in their end-of-life transitions. Her warmth, candor, and wisdom can be felt throughout.   Learn more about Michele and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/michelelouiseLLC  https://instagram.com/michelelouise_thevitalitycoach   

In the second half of this 2-part conversation, "Dearly Departed", Kiana shares one of the most profoundly impactful experiences of her life-Singing her Grandmother to the other side.    Kiana Reeves is a Somatic Sex Educator, sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, full-spectrum doula, mother of 2, and Chief Brand Officer at Foria. With over a decade in the field of sexual wellness, Kiana's work brings together teachings from the fields of birth, sex, pleasure, intimacy, and embodiment.    Some of the topics we gently probe in this conversation:   Experiencing a more natural integration of loss...   The similarities between the process of being born and the process of dying...   Allowing the depth of our grief to open us to the amount of love that is present in the same measure...   Allowing our children to witness the process of dying.   Viewing death as our final invitation to deeply know someone and be known.   You can lightly (and respectfully) stalk Kiana on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/kiana.reeves/ 

We're BACK!  No, we didn't ghost you. No, it's not YOU.  Yes, it's us.  Yes, we're still here! And we're excited to close out Season 2 with this juicy, cosmic AF conversation.    Vanessa Cuccia is the Founder and CEO of Chakrubs, the original crystal sex toy company. She is also a writer, artist, musician, and 100% that witch! We are so excited to share her powerful story of past trauma, self-love, healing, and innovative transformation.    In this episode: -Sex crystals! (What are they? How do they work?) -Past trauma and how to begin healing  -Sex as a sacred practice  -Building a company/brand that flows from feminine energy -Pleasure alchemy  -Lots more witchy magic!    You can learn more about+SHOP Chakrubs at: www.chakrubs.com  Use our special code: 'NothingConfidential' for 10% OFF!   Follow on Instagram: @Vanessa_cuccia @chakrubs @frequemagazine       

This conversation (and others like it) are the reason we do what we do. It's juicy, and twisty, and we cover a lot of unexpected territories.  What we're sharing this week: How we consciously build fires on the "hearth" of our relationships when they're in their "winter" season. The cultural glamorization of toxic "love", and how it has impacted our connection with romantic partners (past and present). The sneaky ways our trauma adaptations show up in partnership. Creating space for Eroticism in long-term partnerships.  Whatever else popped into our brains. If this conversation gifts you an "ah-ha!", we would LOVE to hear about it. Shoot us a DM on Instagram or leave a comment/review on the podcast. We crave dialogue with our people (YOU!).    XO, Christin & Jo 

YA'LL. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE, BABEEEEE! And today's guest is truly ICONIC...   As CEO of Dame Products, Alexandra Fine translates the nuances of our sexualities into human-friendly toys for sex. A lifelong student of sexual health, Fine earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in sex therapy from Columbia University. Realizing that her skills would be best put to use making concrete improvements to people’s lives, Fine began developing her own vibrators at home and asking friends to give her their feedback. She was gaining startup experience with an organic shampoo company and decided the time was right to put her passions and her business acumen to use in the world of sex toys. Over the past six years, Alexandra has led Dame’s team to sell over 150K products in retailers all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, she’s translated her role as CEO into one of a dedicated activist for women’s health, gender equity, and prioritizing pleasure, leading efforts to uncover sexism in the industry at every turn.   We talked to Alex for 2 hours straight - it was one of those conversations that just flowed and dipped and flipped with ease. We talk about her personal experience as a human who identifies as a Non-binary woman, motherhood, running a multi-million dollar sex toy empire, relationship fluidity, what we're all looking for in our dream #momsquad, and so much more. We split this convo up into 2 parts for easier digestion. Be sure you listen to both and don't miss our podcast post-mortem at the end of part 2.   XO, Christin & Jo    Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/afinehuman  Shop Dame Products! Use our code 'NCPOD15 ' for a special discount! :) https://www.dameproducts.com/ 

YA'LL. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE, BABEEEEE! And today's guest is truly ICONIC...   As CEO of Dame Products, Alexandra Fine translates the nuances of our sexualities into human-friendly toys for sex. A lifelong student of sexual health, Fine earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in sex therapy from Columbia University. Realizing that her skills would be best put to use making concrete improvements to people’s lives, Fine began developing her own vibrators at home and asking friends to give her their feedback. She was gaining startup experience with an organic shampoo company and decided the time was right to put her passions and her business acumen to use in the world of sex toys. Over the past six years, Alexandra has led Dame’s team to sell over 150K products in retailers all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, she’s translated her role as CEO into one of a dedicated activist for women’s health, gender equity, and prioritizing pleasure, leading efforts to uncover sexism in the industry at every turn.   We talked to Alex for 2 hours straight - it was one of those conversations that just flowed and dipped and flipped with ease. We talk about her personal experience as a human who identifies as a Non-binary woman, motherhood, running a multi-million dollar sex toy empire, relationship fluidity, what we're all looking for in our dream #momsquad, and so much more. We split this convo up into 2 parts for easier digestion. Be sure you listen to both and don't miss our podcast post-mortem at the end of part 2.   XO, Christin & Jo    Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/afinehuman  Shop Dame Products! Use our code 'NCPOD15' for a special discount! :) https://www.dameproducts.com/ 

Today we're taking a deep dive into the rich and powerful topic of astrology. We're getting our charts read LIVE and learning how understanding the stars can shape our path, purpose, and relationships.    Our guest of honor, Hannah Siddiqui, is a 22-year-old writer, educator, and spiritual coach from the sunny San Francisco Bay Area. Her purpose in life is to help people uncover their own spiritual power through utilizing the tools of manifestation, positive affirmations, and astrology. On her social media platforms she coins affirmations, horoscopes, and "real life" talks daily, inspiring thousands of people to turn inwards and begin to recognize their own power. As one fan notes, Hannah has cultivated a "welcoming and inclusive community," and has "helped people everywhere find their voice and confidence within themselves." Her career began at the tender age of 16 with the founding of The Road to Hannah, a lifestyle blog that quickly gained traction due to her "punk rock nature" and "no-filter attitude". After participating in national ad campaigns, collaborating with some of the world's most notable brands, and even giving a TEDx talk in 2017, she began to set her sights on photography (which she retired from in 2020) and has worked alongside the likes of Adidas, Facebook, Toyota, and more. As of 2019 she is also a certified meditation and breathwork instructor and teaches both online and in-person at Anchor Meditation in San Francisco, California. Hannah is also a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, having studied Sociology and English Literature (Go Bears).   Links:   www.instagram.com/theroadtohannah  www.tiktok.com/@theroadtohannah_  www.theroadtohannah.com  

Ann is a Vietnamese American Women’s Sexual Empowerment coach whose work centers on pleasure as a liberatory practice & fuel for personal empowerment. She teaches women how to love their bodies, to see sexuality as sacred, and how to channel orgasmic pleasure into better relationships, careers, leadership, and self-love. Through her coaching and online programs, she reconnects women to the power of their sexuality and facilitates deep transformation for sexual reclamation. Most of all - she’s here to make our modern-day sexual revolution fun & accessible to all  Freebie: https://theannnguyen.mykajabi.com/freesensualradianceactivation Current programs open: https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme IG link: www.instagram.com/theannnguyen   Website: www.theannnguyen.com 

Today we depart from our usual soft structure to include you in the MOMENTOUS OCCASION that is our 1 YEAR FRIENDAVERSARY!    We're taking you back to the beginning of it all and divulging the most intimate details and inner-workings of our relationship. We're also keeping it festive with LIVE play of our favorite conversation game, "We're not really strangers". And trust us-it gets juicy! :-*   As per usual, we laugh, we cry, we GUSH. We hope you find value and/or entertainment in this episode...but if you don't, well, honestly? This one is mostly for US.    XO, Christin & Jo