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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Carrie Jeroslow an international bestselling author, coach and intuitive. Carrie teaches us how to have a consciousrelationship—that is, a relationship where all parties grow into their best selves. For a video excerpt, tune into my https://youtu.be/0lEZG17chIk (YouTube channel).And here’s how you can connect with Carrie Jeroslowhttp://www.carriejeroslow.com (Website)https://www.facebook.com/CarrieJeroslowAuthorCoachIntuitive (Facebook)https://www.instagram.com/carrie_jeroslow_author_coach/ (Instagram)https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-jeroslow/ (LinkedIn)https://linktr.ee/carriejeroslow (Linktree)A little more about Carrie JeroslowCarrie Jeroslow, helps people heal from heartbreak by sharing the secrets to finding and maintaining empowering, conscious relationships. She has previously worked as a Commercial Casting Director, an Artistic Director for the International show Blue Man Group and a massage therapist, and has owned a combination vineyard and winery in Yadkin Valley, NC. The one constant in her life has been her own path of self-evolution. She has been featured in https://thriveglobal.com/stories/1862511/ (Thrive Global), https://journalnow.com/from-heartbreak-to-soulmate-author-and-relationship-coach-shares-life-lessons-in-new-book/article_6cca9da3-a128-53d9-97c8-8074d978693c.html (Winston Salem Journal,) https://www.forsythwoman.com/how-to-have-an-empowering-valentines-day-even-if-you-are-single/ (Forsyth Woman), and https://www.tujawellness.com/conscious-relationship-essential-truths/ (Tuja Wellness) and has been interviewed by https://youtu.be/-cvUug3EHHM (Marianne Williamson), https://youtu.be/mJJDPG_Rep8 (Go All In TV), https://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/3-steps-to-finding-lasting-love-after-covid-6-30-21/ (The ListTV), and many others to discuss the concepts around Conscious Relationships, as well as the steps in her first book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089N5Z4QK (Why Do They Always Break Up with Me?) She gets an abundance of joy from working with clients through her intuitive readings, healings, and coaching. It is a passion of hers to assist people on their path of spiritual awakening. Her second book, https://www.amazon.com/New-Paradigm-Education-Generations-Change-makers-ebook/dp/B09HCQSKGL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YIIAVVM6RE9A&dchild=1&keywords=a+new+paradigm+of+education&qid=1634842031&sr=8-1&asin=B09HCQSKGL&revisionId=81f56fa2&format=1&depth=2 (A New Paradigm of Education), co-authored with 7 other international educators and parents was released in October 2021 and is a #1 Amazon best-seller in 7 countries.She has been seen numerous times on the https://www.wxii12.com/article/elkin-based-relationship-and-intuitive-coach-beat-holiday-burnout/38514675 (CW), https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/television/charlotte-today/winter-wines-to-sip-on/275-49f51ad3-59dd-4cba-86f2-5901ea1e8ec3 (NBC), and https://video.pbsnc.org/video/tis-the-season-ota5gu/ (PBS).In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and music. She lives with her supportive husband and 2 children in the foothills of North Carolina, USA.Free Gift from Carrie Jeroslow: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kQCBaaIPGlbYOne_mp-6YzrYaR3oSFAG/view?usp=sharing (A guide to developing a maintainable, practical DAILY self-care practice)++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++More about Laura ZamFirst, have you claimed your free Zam gift yet? I believe finding our sensual potential is critical for finding our life potential. Your potential is waiting…***********FREE Gift for You: “12 Rituals To AwakenYour Sensual Potential” https://mysensualpotential.com/ (https://mysensualpotential.com)-------------------------------------------------------------------------*********Laura’s Bestselling Memoir: THE PLEASURE PLANhttp://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Leslie Pietrzyk - author of a stunning new short-story collection, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE. We talk about writing prompts as a way 2 heal—from what ails us or holds us back! For a video excerpt, tune into my https://youtu.be/tbrGjjpeT2A (YouTube channel).And here’s how you can connect with Leslie Pietrzyk https://www.facebook.com/leslie.pietrzyk (Facebook)https://twitter.com/lesliepwriter (Twitter)https://www.instagram.com/lesliepwriter/?hl=en (Instagram)https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-pietrzyk-14691b51/ (LinkedIn)A little more about Leslie PietrzykLeslie Pietrzyk’s collection of DC stories, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE (Unnamed Press,November 2021) was called “insidery, insightful, and deftly executed” by Washingtonianmagazine. She’s the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published byUnnamed Press in 2018. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on MyChest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by Universityof Pittsburgh Press. Short fiction and essays have appeared in Ploughshares,Story Magazine, Southern Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review,Washingtonian, The Sun, The Washington Post Magazine, and others. Awardsinclude a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from thePolish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowshipsinclude the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference,the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, the HambidgeCenter, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle inScotland.Buy Leslie’s stunningshort-story collction here: https://bookshop.org/books/admit-this-to-no-one-collected-stories/9781951213411 (https://bookshop.org/books/admit-this-to-no-one-collected-stories/9781951213411)--------------------------------------------------------------------------More about Laura Zam*********Book: THE PLEASURE PLANBuy from Independent Book Store: http://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan (http://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan)Buy from Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan (http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan)********Free Gift: https://www.MySensualPotential.comWebsite: https://laurazam.com/ (https://laurazam.com/) ********Find Me on Social Media:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurazamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurazam_author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraZamAuthor (https://www.facebook.com/LauraZamAuthor)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazam/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazam/)
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Gigi Anita Nash. As the owner of MhayaMovement, she loves combining the sacred art of belly dance with healing. She'll share WHY belly dance can be great for sexual healing. For a video excerpt, tune into my https://youtu.be/t-W4UVPNU2I (Youtube channel)And here’s how you can connect with Gigi Anita Nashhttps://www.facebook.com/gigianash (Facebook)https://mhayamovement.com/ (Website)https://twitter.com/giginash (Twitter)https://www.instagram.com/gigianash/?hl=en (Instagram)https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigianash/ (LinkedIn) A little more about Gigi Anita Nash Gigi Anita Nash, BA, JD, has been involved in dance and fitness all her life. She is a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, (DC) Smith College (Northampton, MA) and Catholic University Columbus School of Law (Washington, DC). After leaving the legal field, she worked for and taught in major Health Clubs for the last 20 years. A former figure bodybuilding contestant, she has successfully trained many clients as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. The owner of MhayaMovement, she is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor. public speaker and wellness motivator. Though she has worked in the health club industry on the managerial level, her heart is most happy when she is teaching, training and motivating people to be and stay healthy. She loves combining the sacred art of belly dance with the strength work of body weight resistance training to help create beautiful healthy dancers. In addition to Belly Dance, she also teaches boot camps, indoor cycle classes, strength training, yoga, and Pilates mat classes. She is NASM/AFAA certified and holds certifications with Les Mills - BodyFlow (Yoga) and CXWORX (Core) format. Free Gift from Gigi Anita NashA Complimentary Personal Training Consultation!Contact: https://mhayamovement.com/
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Jeannie and Mark Daly-Gunter, co-founders of The Transformative Loving™ Institute. Jeanne and Mark are known as the“couple’s coaching couple.” On this podcast episode they share their Love Map(also the title of Jeanne’s book) which helps couples understand and healsexual conflicts. For a video excerpt, tune into my https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niiOalvlvkk (Youtube channel),Give a Listen!And here’s how you can connect with Jeannie and Mark Daly-GunterWebsitehttps://www.facebook.com/couplesworkshops/ (Facebook)https://twitter.com/couplesseminars (Twitter)https://www.instagram.com/transformativeloving/ (Instagram)A little more about Jeannie and Mark Daly-Gunter:Jeannie and Mark help couples create the extraordinary relationships that they really want based on a commitment to deeper connection, personal growth and emotional healing. They have more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, groups and couples achieve personal and professional growth and more satisfying relationships. They are certified professional coaches, certified Shadow Work™ facilitators and coaches, and are Gottman 7 principles of Marriage Leaders. Jeannie has a master’s degree in Communication and has trained with Dr. Sue Johnson in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. She is certified in DISC and MBTI personality style assessments and is the author of the best seller, The Love Map: Reignite, Reconnect, and Repair your Relationship. Mark is an attorney and certified Mediator. He is an executive leadership coach and has been active with men’s and couples work for over 20 years. He is also trained in Trauma Release Exercise techniques which he integrates into his singles relationship coaching for men. Together, they have dedicated their marriage of 11 years to supporting couples who want to grow themselves and realize their relationship potential.===================================Free Gift: Couples can take a free personality style quiz https://www.transformativeloving.com/ (HERE) that gives themcustomized results and tips for better communication ===================================Book: The Pleasure PlanBuy from Independent Book Store: http://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan (http://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan)Buy from Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan (http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan)https://laurazam.com/ (Website)Find me on social media:Twitter: @laurazamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurazam_author/ (https://www.instagram.com/laurazam_author/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraZamAuthor (https://www.facebook.com/LauraZamAuthor)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazam/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazam/)
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Sexual Healing Central this week is a conversation about how Tantra
can be used OUTSIDE the bedroom. Physical intimacy is only a small part of
Tantra, which is a system that helps us find more presence, peacefulness and
power in our bodies and the world. How does it work? It’s a subtle way of
cultivating and harnessing sexual energy, so it’s part of our whole day. What??
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Jonathan Troen. Jonathan is a Life Mastery Coach, Mindfulness Teacher, and creator of the Self Love Revolution. He helps entrepreneurs make the shift from self-sabotage to self-compassion, so they can enjoy their life, business, and bank account all at the same time. Jonathan spent 20 years in the music and entertainment business, living the life of his dreams and interviewing the biggest stars in the world. But he still wasn't happy. He also found out he wasn't alone. So he went on a mission to find out why. Once he learned the secrets of true happiness and success, he had to share it with others. This was the beginning of the Self Love Revolution. Jonathan will be offering 3 amazing, soulful tips for TRANSFORMING SELF-SABOTAGE INTO SELF-LOVE. The way I treat myself changed immensely talking to Jonathan. Yours may too.
For a video excerpt, tune into my https://youtu.be/CDjuAbWsnZQ (Youtube channel).
Give a Listen!
And here’s how you can connect with Jonathan Troen
https://www.SelfLoveRevolution.com (Website)
https://www.facebook.com/jonathantroen (Facebook)
https://www.instagram.com/jonathantroen/ (Instagram)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/troen/ (LinkedIn)
https://SelfLoveRevolution.com/youtube (YouTube)
https://SelfLoveRevolution.com/podcast (Podcast)
Here’s a free gift from Jonathan:
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Pasha Marlowe. Pasha is a
therapeutic comedy coach who specializes in empowering women to see the world
through the lens of humor, pleasure, and play, even on the difficult days.
Pasha holds a masters in marriage and family therapy and is the host of the Let
Pleasure Be the Measure Podcast. She’s also the author of My Next
Husband Will Be a Lesbian. She resides in Maine and is the mom of a
chronically ill child and two adult children who text her when their poop looks
odd. Pasha, who is deeply inspirational, will be sharing with our audience: HOW
TO GET THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES—USING PLEASURE.
For a video excerpt, tune into my https://youtu.be/kAJmMmnTzYE (Youtube channel),
Give a Listen!
Here’s ahttps://calendly.com/pashamarlowe/30min ( FREE gift) from Pasha
Free liberation coaching call with Pasha to tell your story and begin to reframe it through the lens of humor and pleasure.
And here’s how you can connect with Pasha Marlowe:
http://pashamarlowe.com/ (Website)
https://facebook.com/Pashamarlowecoaching (Facebook)
https://www.instagram.com/pashamarlowe/ (Instagram)
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https://mysensualpotential.com (Free Gift) from Laura: How to Awaken Your Sensual Potential
Book: THE PLEASURE PLAN.
Buy from Independent
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Buy from http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan (Amazon).
Connect with Laura:
Website: https://laurazam.com/ (https://laurazam.com/)
https://Twitter.com/LauraZam (Twitter)
https://www.instagram.com/laurazam_author/ (Instagram)
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Arielle Antwine, or simply Ari. Ari is a Sex Ed Content Creator, Podcaster, Sex Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Showgirl! Though prefers the title Sensual Educator & Facilitator to describe her work. Ari shared so much wisdom during our interview. Foremost how burlesque is a healing art form. As performance stages open up again, I know many of you are curious about this art form. Listen in to have Ari explain what burlesque is, and isn’t. She also shares tips for being your own best lover.For a video excerpt, tune into my Youtube channel,Give a Listen! Here’s a FREE gift from Ari:https://wondrous-creator-8234.ck.page/9d15616351 (Defining Your Sensual Values: A Guide to Your Best Sex Life)Here’s how you can connect with Arielle Antwinehttps://www.arielleantwine.com/ (Website)https://www.facebook.com/SensuElleArts (Facebook)https://www.instagram.com/sensuelle.education/ (Instagram)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensuelle-podcast/id1536461194 (SensuElle Podcast)https://open.spotify.com/show/5ny5YD9ajeklsnCppp617F (Spotify) A little more about Arielle AntwineArielle Antwine, or simply Ari, is a Sex Ed Content Creator, Podcaster, Sex Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Showgirl! She prefers the title Sensual Educator & Facilitator to describe her work.Ari’s obsessive research and endless-question asking when it comes to other’s sex lives is synthesized in her 5-star rated podcast — the SensuElle Podcast!Ari uses her dynamic background as an International and Award-Winning burlesque performer & dancer fused with an E-RYT 200 yoga certification to craft one-of-a-kind educational experiences to build networks of sensually-empowered bad-asses.Her mission is to empower women to heal themselves through holistic sensuality.In her day-to-day Ari is a proud yogi, sex blogger, dog-mom, foodie and travel-lover.
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Andrea Javor. Andrea is a a CDC© Certified Divorce Coach & Career Development Coach who specializes in helping professional women move forward with confidence and conviction so they can intentionally create their happily better after. She’s the creator of the The Happily Better After Accelerator™, a strategic 4-step plan teaching professional women how to “future-proof” their happiness at work and at home. Known as The Better After Coach, she has spoken at Fortune 500 events and has been featured in https://coveteur.com/women-in-cannabis (Coveteur), https://medium.com/authority-magazine/divorce-coach-andrea-javor-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-survive-and-thrive-during-and-after-a-62689a8ba3b2 (Authority), and various news and podcast programs.For a video excerpt, tune into my Youtube channel.Give a Listen! Here’s how you can connect with Andrea Javorhttps://www.instagram.com/happily.better.after/ (Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/groups/happilybetterafter (Facebook)Twitterhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/happilybetterafter/ (LinkedIn)https://clubhousedb.com/user/andreajavor (Clubhouse) A little more about Andrea Javor Andrea Javor is a CDC© Certified Divorce Coach & Career Development Coach who specializes in helping professional women move forward with confidence and conviction so they can intentionally create their happily better after. She’s the creator of the The Happily Better After Accelerator™, a strategic 4-step plan teaching professional women how to “future-proof” their happiness at work and at home. Known as The Better After Coach, she has spoken at Fortune 500 events and has been featured in https://coveteur.com/women-in-cannabis (Coveteur), https://medium.com/authority-magazine/divorce-coach-andrea-javor-5-things-you-need-to-know-to-survive-and-thrive-during-and-after-a-62689a8ba3b2 (Authority), and various news and podcast programs.
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is @CailinMcDuff. Cailin is The Working Woman’s Pleasure Guide. Her specialty is helping women who are experiencing high levels of stress (all of us, right?). She helps her clients find their truest, most soulful desires. And then she helps them realize those desires! She’ll be teaching us: How to Get Into Your Desire. If you want a short burst aliveness, tune into the short video excerpt on my Youtube channel. Give a Listen to Full Interview: 01:17 – Intro 02:25 – Cailin’s story (including feeling broken, being non-orgasmic, and getting a diagnosis of M.S.) 04:45 – How Cailin healed herself 14:04 – What does sexual healing mean to you? 19:38 – Tips: How to get into Your Desire! Here’s how you can connect with the radiant, magical Cailin McDuff: https://www.instagram.com/cailinmcduff/ (Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/cailin9/ (Facebook)https://desiretest.ck.page/1b5f6a8a47 (Download the Desire Guide)http://www.cailinmcduff.com/ (Website) https://open.spotify.com/show/6o7JHck6elGdHLGMkH6ek4?si=GmSaoYPVTmOKbIARDcEEOQ&nd=1 (Podcast) A little more about Cailin:http://www.cailinmcduff.com/ ( Cailin McDuff), the “Working Woman’s Pleasure Guide,” helps overworked, stressed women who spend too much time in their heads slow down and connect with their bodies so that they can enjoy a life based in pleasure. Having never had an orgasm until the age of 33 to now fully connecting with her body and all the sensations it provides, Cailin created a safe community-- https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MTg1Mjk4MjM4MDQ1NjA4?igshid=1a2flfu5oytyn&story_media_id=2449186306312762840 (Cocoon: The Fully Embodied Feminine Experience), where she uses her experience to mentor women in creating this shift for themselves so that they can let go, live joyfully, and be bright again. She’s also the host of top-rated sexuality podcast, https://open.spotify.com/show/6o7JHck6elGdHLGMkH6ek4?si=GmSaoYPVTmOKbIARDcEEOQ (Any Way You Want It), where loyal fans tune in regularly for her authentic, fresh and edgy conversations about sex, relationships, and life. She has spoken on numerous stages, including LinkedIn’s Talent Connect and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbXKqvAjt48 (Inner Nerds), a community of curious people in New York. Her most popular talk is, “Permission for Pleasure,” and she is being featured in http://voyagela.com/ (VoyageLA) this month for her work with women and pleasure.
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My guest on Sexual Healing Central today is Kara Hoholik. Kara is the founder of Social for Good, a content marketing agency that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits. Kara is offering ANOTHER kind of social good. She’s talking about her personal experience dealing with—and overcoming—vestibulodynia, a kind of pelvic pain condition that can lead to painful sex. This episode is helpful for anyone with a pelvic pain condition, which often involves lots of doctors and ignorant advice. Sometimes, we need to take our healing into our own hands. Link in my bio will take you to this latest episode. Give a Listen:00:54 – Intro02:23 – Kara’s story07:29 – What Kara tried10:22 – Info on hormonal birth control20:29 – What is vulvodynia exactly?23:21 – What does sexual healing mean to you?25:39 – Advice for those experiencing painful sex (whatever the cause) Here’s how you can connect with Kara Hoholik: https://socialforgood.co/ (Website)https://www.instagram.com/socialforgood.co/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/socialforgoodco (Facebook) A little more about Kara:Kara Hoholik helps social impact business leaders create compelling content to build community around their work. As the founder of Social for Good, a content marketing agency that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits, she works to amplify positive messaging, connect others online, and spark belief in a vision for a better future through content writing, design, marketing, and social media. From stay-at-home mom to CEO, Kara works on issues of a global scale while chasing her kids around the yard. Her work has been published in Harness, she was recently featured in Authority, and she has contributed to The New York Times.
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My guest on Sexual Healing Central this week is Pamela Aubrey. Pamela is an author, podcaster, and energy healer. She’s also a regular contributor to Thrive Global. Her mission is helping individuals upgrade to their best life by sharing stories of success and victory. She also supports non-profit organizations for children by donating her services and helps raise awareness for domestic violence. In this episode, Pam teaches us some energy healing techniques we can use to heal/manage sexual trauma, as well as all kinds of difficult past experiences. Give a Listen: 00:51– Intro 01:38 – What is EFT (tapping energy work)? 03:51 – How did you get into this kind of work? 07:00 – What kind of clients come to you? 11:30 – What does sexual healing mean to you? 16:30 – Tips Here’s how you can connect with Pamela Aubrey:http://www.pamelaaubrey.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/realpamelaaubrey/ (Instagram)https://www.facebook.com/pbaubrey/ (Facebook)https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamaubrey/ (LinkedIn)
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This week I’m talking to Ben Rousseau. Ben is a British artist and designer now based in Manhattan Beach, California. Ben creates high tech homes, luxury interior products and modern artworks that harness a passion for digital lighting and technology. Ben talked to us about making a nurturing, healing, and romantic environment in our own homes—with what we might already have! I was so blessed to have a professional opinion on creating these spaces. Have a listen! Give a Listen:00:00 – Intro11:45 – How did you get into design (growing up in England)12:41 – What does sexual healing mean to you?15:51 – Three tips on creating healing and sensuous environmentHere’s how you can connect with Ben Rousseau:https://www.benrousseau.com/ (Website)https://www.instagram.com/benrousseau/ (Instagram)https://twitter.com/rousseaudesign (Twitter)https://www.facebook.com/BenRousseauDesign (Facebook)
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This episode features Rachel Kramer Bussel, who is the editor of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series, including the latest, which is Volume 6. Women’s erotica can be so useful to connecting and reconnecting us to our sensual selves. Often we need something…interesting…to help us with that connection. Let Rachel Kramer Bussel give you so much more information about this medium and its uses. Give a Listen: 0:00 – Intro 07:00 – How did you get into editing/writing erotica? 10:00 – What makes a good erotic story? 16:39 – What does sexual healing mean to you? 23:28 – How to find female-centric erotica on the internet? 30:15 – How to use erotica for pleasure and healing (3 tips) Here’s how you can connect with Rachel: Rachel Kramer Bussel https://rachelkramerbussel.com/ (https://rachelkramerbussel.com/)https://twitter.com/raquelita (https://twitter.com/raquelita)https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/ (https://www.instagram.com/rachelkramerbussel/)https://www.facebook.com/rachelkramerbusselauthor (https://www.facebook.com/rachelkramerbusselauthor) Best Women's Erotica of the Year serieshttps://www.bweoftheyear.com/ (https://www.bweoftheyear.com/)https://twitter.com/bweoftheyear (https://twitter.com/bweoftheyear)https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestwomenserotica/)https://www.facebook.com/bweoftheyear (https://www.facebook.com/bweoftheyear) A bit more about Rachel: Rachel Kramer Bussel (http://rachelkramerbussel.com/ (rachelkramerbussel.com)) is the editor of over 70 erotica anthologies, including Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, The Big Book of Orgasms, Going Down and the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series. Her erotic stories have been published in over 100 anthologies, including Best American Erotica 2004 and 2006 edited by Susie Bright and Succulent: Chocolate Flava II and Purple Panties edited by Zane. Rachel writes widely about sex, dating, books, culture and herself. She teaches erotic writing workshops around the world and online, and consults about erotica and nonfiction sex writing via EroticaWriting101.com.
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My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Abby Maslin, who is the author of the esteemed memoir https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/loveyouhard/ (#LoveYouHard). Abby’s beautiful husband, and the father of her 2 year-old little boy, went to a baseball game one night and never came home. Eventually, she learned her husband had been brutally attacked, sustaining traumatic brain injury. He could no longer walk, or even speak. In my interview with her, Abby shares so much wisdom and hope for individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult circumstances. How can we find our way back to connection and healthy intimacy with our partners? How can we keep our vibrant selves alive during these trials? Is there a key to all resilience?Give a Listen:00:42 – Intro01:42 – Story of attack04:16 – How are things now?10:16 – What does sexual healing mean to you?17:56 – Tips for braving intimacy after tragedy, trauma or change Here’s how you can connect with Abby Maslinhttps://www.abbymaslin.com/ (Website)https://instagram.com/abby_maslin (Instagram)https://twitter.com/abby_maslin (Twitter)https://facebook.com/loveforthemaslins (Facebook)https://bookshop.org/books/love-you-hard-a-memoir-of-marriage-brain-injury-and-reinventing-love/9781524743314 (Love You Hard buy link) Additional resources recommended by Abbyhttps://bookshop.org/books/mating-in-captivity-unlocking-erotic-intelligence/9780060753641 (Mating in Captivity) by Esther Perelhttps://bookshop.org/books/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma/9780143127741 (The Body Keeps the Score) by Bessel van der Kolk
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In this episode, Laura talks with Liz Lehman, MD, who is founder and CEO of Aluminate Life, a company that makes candles and other home fragrance products. Laura discovered these candles accidentally, and talks about how they don’t give her headaches, and other allergic reactions, like almost every other candle she’s tried. The fact that Liz is a doctor, very committed to health, might have something to do with that. Liz wants you to create a sanctuary out of your home—especially the bedroom. Let her tell you how to make that happen. If candles are OK for your sinuses, they can really transform a room—and a mood. Ya know? Disclaimer: Although Dr. Lehman is a licensed physician, she is not your personal physician. No information on Sexual Healing Central is meant to be concrete medical advice. Please discuss any options you may discover here with your own doctor. Give a Listen:00:16 – Intro02:00 – How a doctor got started making candles04:41 – What kind of candles and scents are great for sexual healing, specifically?06:55 – How to use scent in the bedroom if you are afraid of getting triggered08:38 – Why candles can be allergenic13:00 – How much these candles cost (hint: very affordable)–14:57 – Tips for Using Candles in the Bedroom Here’s how you can connect with Liz Lehman and Aluminate Lifehttps://aluminatelife.com (https://aluminatelife.com)https://www.instagram.com/aluminateliferx/ (https://www.instagram.com/aluminateliferx/)https://www.facebook.com/AluminateLifeRx (https://www.facebook.com/AluminateLifeRx) Resource link:I highly recommend the book, https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements (The Four Agreements) by Don Miguel Ruiz. It is a book for self-transformation and reflection that resonates with me and brings a balance and happiness to my way of living.
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In this episode of Sexual Healing Central, Laura Zam welcomes Tara Scott, MD, Revitalize Medical Group, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Revitalize Medical Group in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Scott, is an integrative gynecologist known the “The Hormone Guru,” For women and vulva owners approaching and landing in menopause (moving beyond too), there is also incredible confusion about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In this episode, tries to clear this up, including: risks and benefits; history of HRT and HRT options. Disclaimer: Although Dr. Scott is a licensed physician, she is not in a position here to give specific medical recommendations. No information on Sexual Healing Central is meant to be concrete medical advice. Please discuss any options you may discover here with your own doctor. Give a Listen:00:19 – Intro00:50 – Risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy03:02 – Women’s Health Initiative study05:17 – Conclusions of Women’s Health Initiative study06:30 – Further studies07:12 – Is there a risk of breast cancer?09:22 – What is transdermal estrogen?10:52 – What is DHEA?12:00 – What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), formerly known as “atrophy”?14:06 – Does DHEA protect against heart disease and bone loss?15:10 – Hormone tips Here’s how you can connect with Dr. Scott:https://revitalizemed.com/ (Website)https://www.instagram.com/revitalizemed/ (Instagram)https://www.twitter.com/tdscottmd (Twitter)https://www.facebook.com/revitalizemed (Facebook)
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In this episode of Sexual Healing Central, Laura Zam welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Susan Shapiro, who recently published a book called THE FORGIVENESS TOUR: HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT APOLOGY. In this brilliant book—filled with the author’s poignant quest for an apology as well as the lives of people who’ve forgiven after manslaughter, genocide, and other unspeakable offenses—we learn about how to live in peace with ourselves and others. Susan Shapiro, who’s been happily married for decades, also offers tips for healthy relationships. Anyone who’s been in relationship knows how important apology is in the house! Give a Listen:00:40 – Intro01:37 – Why write about a book about forgiveness (her story)03:35 – Other harrowing forgiveness stories in book05:32 – How she chose these stories07:05 – What she learned about forgiveness researching/writing this book11:17 – Forgiving her dad13:55 – Forgiving an abuser (sexual assault, genocide, etc.)17:29 – How reparations work, and how they can help20:10 – Relationship tips: forgiveness, etc. Here’s how you can connect with Susan ShapiroFYI: Sue has written tons of excellent books, and she’s also a writing teacher/mentor. In fact, she is the reason I was able to publish in high profile outlets and get my own book deal!https://www.susanshapiro.net/ (Website )https://www.instagram.com/profsue123/ (Instagram)https://www.twitter.com/susanshapironet (Twitter)https://www.facebook.com/susanshapironet (Facebook)
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In this episode of Sexual Healing Central, bestselling author and podcast host Laura Zam welcomes Lakila and Eric Bowden, founders of Dope People Who, a coaching company that helps “Black singles and couples amplify their dopeness so they can experience wildly healthy and fun relationships.” In our interview, this wise and full-of-starshine couple talk about why Black couples and singles have particular intimacy challenges, requiring customized solutions. They also give tips for more intimacy fun that can be used by ALL couples.Give a Listen:00:24 – Intro00:58 – How they got started, coaching together as a couple03:08 – What does sexual healing mean to you?05:15 –Intimacy challenges and solution for Black couples, in particular08:28 – FREE class info10:39 – 3 Tips: How couples can have more fun in their intimate relationships Here’s how you can connect with Dope People WhoWebsite: http://www.dopepeoplewho.com/ (www.DopePeopleWho.com)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dopepeoplewho/ (https://www.instagram.com/dopepeoplewho/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DopePeopleWho (https://www.facebook.com/DopePeopleWho)Link to Free Masterclass on Eliminating Struggle Love: https://dopepeoplewho.kartra.com/page/YZg6 (https://dopepeoplewho.kartra.com/page/YZg6)
