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  • Rachel reflects on her past period of survival mode, explores loveisrespect.org, and goes over a brief content warning before introducing her guest, Krystal Casey. Then, Krystal and Rachel discuss resilience, healing, empowerment, recovering from betrayal, motherhood, and SO much more. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Krystal begins at 00:14:56.

     

    Follow Krystal: 

    Website and Ignite Your Spark Toolkit: https://flightofthephoenixcollective.com/ 

    Pre-order Womanhood: Identity to Intimacy and Everything in Between:  https://womanhoodbook.com/ 

    Course - From Stuck to Unstoppable: https://course.flightofthephoenixcollective.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flightofthephoenixcollective/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightofthephoenixpage/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSG2U-zjjFBloSxOzAEVFQ 

     

    Discussed in the episode: 

    https://www.loveisrespect.org – call (866) 331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522.

    “Glimmers are the Opposite of Triggers. How to Find Them”, USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/03/23/glimmers-opposite-triggers-mental-health-benefits/7121353001/ 

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  • Rachel covers recent events, running, and self care practices before welcoming her guest, Karyn Wittmeyer. The two of them then discuss self love and jealousy in non-monogamy, communicating your needs, and more!

    Conversation with Karyn begins at 00:15:48.

    Follow Karyn:

    Branching Out Wellbeing: https://www.branchingoutwellbeing.com/karyn 

    Nonmonogamy Academy: https://nonmonogamyacademy.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchingoutwellbeing/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/branchingoutwellbeing/ 

    X (Formerly twitter): https://twitter.com/BranchOutWB 

    Blog: https://nonmonogamyacademy.com/blog/ 

     

    Discussed in this episode:

    Big 5 Personality Traits: https://www.healthline.com/health/big-five-personality-traits 

    Big 5 Quiz: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test 

    Brainspotting: https://www.verywellmind.com/brainspotting-therapy-definition-techniques-and-efficacy-5213947 

    PACT Institute: https://www.thepactinstitute.com/what-is-pact

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  • Rachel talks about love-life balance and all the hats that we have to juggle as humans. Then she sits down with Phonchrist, host of the Better Yourself Podcast and they discuss masculinity, vulnerability, and more!

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Phonchrist begins at 00:13:23.

     

    Follow Phonchrist: 

    Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/14KZCsw3QpF6nE5pLsT1HU

    Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/better-yourself-podcast/id1496119346 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/better_yourself_podcast/ 

    Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Better-Yourself-Podcast-100040273671230/ 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0sLQxMM-0J29ls-pWcmQDA 

     

    Mentioned in the episode: 

    Don’t Let Love Take Over Your Life, by Faith Hill  (The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/09/relationship-balance-love-friendship-autonomy/675321/ 

    Triggernometry: https://www.youtube.com/@triggerpod 

    The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, by Louise Perry (2022): https://www.amazon.com/Case-Against-Sexual-Revolution/dp/1509549994 

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  • Rachel reflects a bit on her closet allegory from last episode and considers how we can all offer ourselves more grace and kindness. Then, she welcomes Dr. Sueldo, a fertility specialist, and the two of them discuss what can cause infertility, different treatments available, and how you can gather information proactively to have more control and understanding of your options.

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Dr. Sueldo begins at 00:11:11.

     

    Follow Dr. Sueldo:

    Website: https://www.drcarolinasueldo.com  

    Office Phone: (954) 715-7232 

    Email: [email protected] 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolinasueldo/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarolinasueldo/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drcarolinasueldo2208 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-sueldo-46b179ba/ 

     

    Mentioned in the episode: 

    Fertility Tests: https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/fertility-tests-for-women1 

    Center for Reproductive Psychology: https://reproductivepsych.org/ 

    Hysterosalpingography (HSG) test: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hysterosalpingography 

    RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: https://resolve.org/ 

    Motherhood Clarity Course: https://www.motherhoodisitforme.com/ 

    New York Times, “What to Know Before you Freeze Your Eggs”: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/23/well/family/egg-freezing-risks-cost.html 

    “What I Wish I Had Known About Infertility”(Rachel Moon) TEDx Talk mentioned in the intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A50dYcl-tvk 

    “How to Talk to the Worst Parts of Yourself” (Karen Faith) TEDx Talk mentioned in the intro:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUV5DJb6KGs&t=600s  

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  • *Content warning: childhood abuse, sexual assault, grooming. Listener discretion is advised* 

     

    Rachel talks a bit about the maintenance work that is necessary for a survivor of trauma and discusses her recent personal findings before welcoming her guest. Whitney is a trauma survivor, advocate, and coach, and she shares her story and how she has worked to heal from compounded traumas in her own life.

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Whitney begins at 00:11:40.

     

    Follow Whitney*:

    Website: https://wmctraumacoaching.simplybook.me/v2/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wmctraumacoach/ 

    Phone/text:  (214)814-2469

    *Note: Whitney also just got certified to work with youth in addition to work with adults!

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Pure on Hulu (2019): https://www.hulu.com/movie/pure-6d2f52ce-e850-4d58-8446-971754ef77dc?entity_id=6d2f52ce-e850-4d58-8446-971754ef77dc 

    The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD (2015): https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1694033202&sr=8-1 

    The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection and Sparking Emotional and Physical Healing, by Livia Shapiro (2022): https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Therapy-Workbook-Stress-Relieving-Strengthening/dp/1646040953/ref=asc_df_1646040953/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=560440526833&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2724298601207121557&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007307&hvtargid=pla-932315793036&psc=1 

    Does Somatic Experiencing (SE) Work? SE practices for healing | Monica LeSage | TEDxWilmingtonWomen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU7eSxcBhpM&list=WL&index=17&t=12s 

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  • Lisa Welsh, the voice behind “In Bed with Lisa” and Rachel Dalton, host of “Wine, Dine, and 69” and an aspiring Intimacy Coordinator, pull back the sheets on the topic of planned intimacy. This conversation shatters taboos and dives into the nuances of scheduling time for physical connection, all while navigating the complications of daily life. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Lisa begins at 00:05:58.

     

    Follow “In Bed with Lisa”:

    Website: https://inbedwithlisa.com/ 

    Resources: https://inbedwithlisa.com/guide

    Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6UguL3Camtnv4Tg8mCGYDu 

    Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-bed-with-lisa/id1607881950 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbedwithlisa_/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inbedwithlisa/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InBedWithLisa 

    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/inbedwithlisa

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  • Rachel talks about some recent “aha” moments in her life and then welcomes her guest for the special three-year WD&69 anniversary episode - her brother, Connor Dalton. Rachel and Connor talk about career changes, having a progress mentality, introversion, being a highly sensitive person, and more!

     

    Episode Notes:

    “There’s no one better at representing yourself than yourself” - Connor

     

    Conversation with Connor begins at 00:10:39.

     

    Follow Connor:

    Website: https://connorjacksondalton.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connordltn/ 

     

    Discussed in the episode: 

    Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (2008): https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202/ref=sr_1_1

    The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You,  by Elaine N. Aron (2020): https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Thrive-Overwhelms/dp/0806540575/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

    Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain (2013): https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=sr_1_1

    Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/ 

    Alain de Botton: https://www.alaindebotton.com/ 

    The School of Life: https://www.theschooloflife.com/ 

    George Carlin “I Like People” sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYOH30WUX7Y 

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  • Rachel talks about reaping rewards in her own life before continuing the conversation we began last episode about the advantages and dangers of social media therapy/pop therapy and therapy-speak. She then sits down with a VERY exciting guest, Eri Kardos. Eri is a speaker, relationship coach, and author of “Relationship Agreements”. She and Rachel dive into talking about how to relearn love, emotional potty training, relationship agreements, and more!

     

    Episode Notes:

     

    Conversation with Eri begins at 00:19:59.

     

    Follow Eri:

    Website: https://www.relearnlove.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coacherikardos/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eri.Kardos 

    Relearn Love Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveandrelationshipscommunity 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@relearnlovewitherikardos 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikardos/ 

    FREE Masterclass -  “Teammates: The 5 Transformational Shifts For Getting On The Same Team As Your Partner”: https://www.relearnlove.com/teammates

     

    Discussed in the episode: 

    Relationship Agreements: A Simple and Effective Guide for Strengthening Communication, Reducing Conflict, and Increasing Intimacy to Design Your Ideal Relationship (2016), by Eri Kardos: https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Agreements-Strengthening-Communication-Increasing/dp/1540338487

    Tristan Taormino: http://tristantaormino.com/ 

    The School of Life: https://www.theschooloflife.com/

    The School of Life children’s books on emotional intelligence: https://www.theschooloflife.com/shop/?_product_type=for-children 

    Attachment theory: https://psychcentral.com/health/4-attachment-styles-in-relationships 

     

    Discussed in the intro: 

    Glamour, “Jonah Hill’s Alleged Texts to Ex-Girlfriend Sarah Brady Have Enraged the Internet”, by Emma Tannenbaum: https://www.glamour.com/story/jonah-hill-sarah-brady-controversy 

    Evie Magazine, “Jonah Hill's Ex-Girlfriend Revenge Leaks Private Information About Another Ex-Boyfriend, Labeling Him A ‘MAGA Communist’”, by Gina Florio: https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/jonah-hills-ex-girlfriend-revenge-leaks-private-information-ex-boyfriend-maga-communist

    The Guardian, “Are Jonah Hill’s texts really ‘therapy speak’? I asked a therapist” by Daisy Jones: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/13/jonah-hill-texts-therapy-speak-therapist-boundaries 

    TED Ideas, “Creating a contract — yes, a contract! — could help you get what you want from your relationship” by Mandy Len Catron: https://ideas.ted.com/creating-a-relationship-contract/ 

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  • Rachel is in a pretty philosophical headspace and talks (and talks and talks) about pop psychology/social media therapy and explores how it is helpful, and how it can be damaging. Then she switches gears in the interview with Natalie Dean, founder of Wellness and Desire. The two of them discuss sex toys, shame, and pleasure for all. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Natalie begins at 00:19:39.

     

    Follow Natalie/Wellness and Desire:

    Website: https://wellnessanddesire.com/  -  30% off Coupon Code: WINEDINE 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessanddesire/ 

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnessanddesire 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessanddesire 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/wellness_desire 

     

    Toys Natalie mentioned: 

    The Ohnut Penetration Depth Buffer Rings: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/ohnut-penetration-depth-buffer-rings

    We-Vybe Sync: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/we-vibe-sync-2-shareable-vibe

    Satisfyer Pro: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/satisfyer-pro-2-generation-3-clitoral-stimulator

    Rideable Sex Pad by CalExotics: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/lust-dual-rider-rechargeable-sex-pad-by-calexotics

    Dame Pillo Position Pillow: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/pillo-from-dame

    Sliquid Lubes: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/sliquid-silk-hybrid-lubricant

    Wicked Lubes: https://wellnessanddesire.com/products/aqua-water-based-lubricant

    Accessible Toy Section: https://wellnessanddesire.com/collections/accessible-toys

    Remember: 30% off Coupon Code: WINEDINE

     

    Discussed in this episode: 

    The Kinsey Institute: https://kinseyinstitute.org/ 

    Dr. Alfred C. Kinsey: https://kinseyinstitute.org/about/history/alfred-kinsey.php 

    Masters and Johnson: https://kinseyinstitute.org/collections/archival/masters-and-johnson.php 

    Sex and the Soul of a Woman (2004), by Paula Rinehart: https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Soul-Woman-Reality-Romance/dp/0310252202 

     

    Discussed in the intro:

    “Therapy Jeff” instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CudPVQssiRh/?img_index=1 

    NBC News, “Jonah Hill allegations spark conversation about the harms of social media 'therapy speak' in relationships”: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/jonah-hill-texts-show-harms-social-media-therapy-speak-relationships-rcna93507

     

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  • Rachel breezes through this week’s intro because she is jetsetting to Seattle for a wedding (Congrats to Bet and Jason)! Which is convenient because weddings are the topic for this week’s episode! Join Rachel and wedding planner Valerie as they chat about all that go through all is required to plan a wedding. The good, the bad, and the ugly. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Valerie begins at 00:04:11.

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    Follow Valerie/Vintage Luxe Events:

    Website: https://www.vintageluxeeventsmontreal.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintage_luxe_events/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VinatgeLuxeMTL/ 

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vintage_luxe_events 

     

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  • Rachel talks about orgasms and orgasm research in this week’s introduction before jumping into her conversation with Kristen O’Guin. Kristen is a sexual empowerment coach and talks with Rachel about all the different facets that make up authentic sexuality. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Kristen begins at 00:09:49.

     

    Follow Kristen:

    Website: https://www.kristenoguin.com/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristen.e.oguin/ 

    Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kristen-oguin-seattle-wa/738446 

     

    Discussed in the intro: 

    Rachel’s Conversation about sex and love on the Better Yourself Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24gqEqrTaKi3BA8ET4htr6

    PsyPost, “Growth Beliefs About Sexual Satisfaction May Help Couples Navigating Low Sexual Desire, Study Finds”: https://www.psypost.org/2022/03/growth-beliefs-about-sexual-satisfaction-may-help-couples-navigating-womens-low-sexual-desire-study-finds-62669 

    TedTalk, Mary Roach: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Orgasm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jx0dTYUO5E 

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  • Rachel touches on imposter syndrome and provides a new email and a link to her breakup toolkit in this intro, before jumping into a chat with Latanza Warren. Latanza is a survivor of narcissistic abuse and talks to Rachel about how to spot a narcissist, how to extricate yourself from the situation, and how to find your value again.

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Latanza begins at 00:07:52.

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    Follow Latanza: 

    Website: https://valuecoachlatanza.com/    

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/value-coach-latanza 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valuecoachlatanza/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valuecoachlatanza/ 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/latanzawarren

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrDtYb3D5y-nc1Ba_JYTs6Q 

    Watch “The Valuable You” on the InspireU Network: https://www.theinspireunetwork.com/tvshows  (Live at 7pm CST); available via Roku and Apple TV

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Four R’s:

    Recognize

    Release (and forgive)

    Rejoice

    Reinvent

     

    Dr Ramani Durvasula: https://doctor-ramani.com/ 

    Breakup Toolkit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/180iQjdbbnZzDuVyefD8fah3SpASZlj6e6ein6BE9TsQ/edit?usp=sharing 

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  • Rachel follows up on some previously discussed sex techniques and enhancers in this week’s intro before jumping into a conversation about cannabis and sex with her guest, Amanda. Amanda has studied the relationship between weed and sexual functioning/pleasure and shares all of her findings. 

     

    Episode Notes:

     

    Conversation with Amanda begins at 00:11:17.

     

    Follow Amanda: 

    Website: https://weedlovesex.com/

    Linkfly: https://linkfly.to/WeedLoveSex 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weedlovesexx/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weedlovesxx 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/weedlovesexxx

    Journal of Cannabis Research Article: https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-022-00169-2 

    Discussed in this episode: 

    Anatomy of Cannabis: https://earthmed.com/blog/cannabis-plant-anatomy-101-from-bracts-to-xylem 

    Cannabinoids: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/cannabis-marijuana-and-cannabinoids-what-you-need-to-know 

    Wine, Dine, and 69 episode with Fantastic Escapades: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Urny7syVwELmkwIxYBOnS 

    O-Shot: https://oshotwomen.com/products/o-shot-arousal-oil-for-women 

    Vice Article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkgndn/sex-and-weed-study  

    Types of Cannabis: https://www.healthline.com/health/sativa-vs-indica 

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  • Rachel talks about the evolution of the self in  the intro before jumping into today’s interview with Thomas Gagliano. Rachel and Tom discuss healing from childhood, how to be an impactful parent, and loving your inner child. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    “In-ti-ma-cy = In to me” - Tom Gagliano

    Conversation with Tom begins at 00:14:35.

     

    Follow Tom:

    Podcast, “The Problem Was Me”: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dc1k3uFlZQUqliToPwGox 

    Website: https://thomasgagliano.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproblemwasme/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProblemWasMe 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasgagliano

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheProblemWasMe/featured

     

    Tom’s Books: 

    The Problem Was Me: How  to End Negative Self-Talk and Take Your Life to a New Level (2011), by Thomas Gagliano and Abraham J. Twerski

    Don't Put Your Crap in Your Kid's Diaper: The Clean Up Cost Can Last a Lifetime (2015), by Thomas Gagliano

     

    Discussed in the episode:

    Refinery 29 Article - "Are You Ok or Are You an Eldest Daughter?": https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/eldest-daughter-syndrome-oldest-sibling-family-responsibilities 

     

    Six Questions to ask Yourself:

    1. What are you feeling?

    2. Why are you feeling it?

    3. What story are you making up/telling yourself?

    4. Am I looking at this as an adult or am I time traveling back to childhood?

    5. What coping mechanisms have I learned to use to challenge these internal messages?

    6. (Ask your loved ones) How have you handled these similar emotions in your life?

     

    Article discussed in the intro: The New Yorker, “Are You the Same Person You Used to Be?” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/10/10/are-you-the-same-person-you-used-to-be-life-is-hard-the-origins-of-you 

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  • Rachel talks about growth and learning (of all kinds) in this week’s intro before jumping into her chat with this week’s guest, Eleni Economides. Eleni is a sex and relationship coach and she talks with Rachel about the relationship between stress, self-confidence, and sex.

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Eleni begins at 00:09:04.

     

    Follow Eleni:

    Website: https://www.newintimacy.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelibidocoach/

    Facebook group: "Confidence and Desire Reset for Women":

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidenceanddesirereset

    Sexual Confidence Week Challenge: https://www.newintimacy.com/sexualconfidencesignup 

    Masterclass, “How to Spark Your Sexual Desire”: https://www.newintimacy.com/sexualdesiremasterclass 

    Email: [email protected] 

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

    The Kivin Method: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/kivin-method-oral-sex-guide

    CAT Position: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/coital-alignment-technique 

    The A Spot: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/a-spot 

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  • Rachel talks about spontaneous desire vs responsive desire in this week’s intro before jumping into her conversation with guest Marla Green. Marla and Rachel discuss how Marla rediscovered self love after an accident that left her disabled, pain in medicine, and so much more. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Marla begins at 00:09:06.

     

    Free 1.5 CEU Class Alternative Approaches to Health & Well-being April 20 12-1:30pm EST https://livestream.educatrixseminars.com/

     

    Follow Marla/Educatrix Advanced Practice Seminars:

    Website: https://educatrixseminars.com/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educatrixaps/ 

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@educatrixseminars 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/educatrixaps/ 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlagreenmbb 

     

    Discussed in this episode:

     - The Washington Post - “From Heart Disease to IUDs: How Doctors Dismiss Women’s Pain”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/interactive/2022/women-pain-gender-bias-doctors/

     - The Medium - “Viral Tweet Shows Disbelief of Black Women’s Pain by Doctors”: https://medium.com/@isabellarosario/viral-tweet-highlights-disbelief-of-black-womens-pain-by-doctors-11107fbbcd89 

     - Self - “People on TikTok Are Talking About How Painful IUD Insertion Can Be”: https://www.self.com/story/iud-insertion-pain-management

     

    Discussed in the intro:

     - “Good Sex Described in 9 Minutes”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqX38J9ya1I 

     - Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life, by Emily Nagoski

     - The Medium, “What Works to Increase Women’s Sexual Desire?”: https://enagoski.medium.com/the-real-pink-pill-is-a33091839bce 

     - “Jimmy on Relationships”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaehsa75y02rDJW1oPom-Xw 

     - Tiny Beautiful Things on Hulu: https://press.hulu.com/shows/tiny-beautiful-things/ 

     - “You don’t have a right to the cards you believe you should have been dealt with. You have an obligation to play the hell out of the ones you’re holding” - Cheryl Strayed

     

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  • Rachel talks about personal growth and two things relevant to the conversation she has with her guest today - the greek play Lysistrata and a Canadian current event. Joslyn is a sex educator, intimacy coach, and sex worker in Canada who shares firsthand experience and a HUGE number of resources on the topics of surrogate partner therapy, the misconceptions about sex work, and sex worker’s rights. 

     

    Episode Notes:

     

    “Pleasure is your birthright” - Joslyn 

     

    Conversation with Joslyn begins at 00:12:26.

     

    Follow Joslyn: 

    Website: http://mojomediator.com/ 

    Email:  [email protected], [email protected] 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mojomediator/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mojomediator

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Sensual Solutions: http://www.sensualsolutions.ca/ 

    Surrogate Partner Therapy: https://www.surrogatetherapy.org/what-is-surrogate-partner-therapy  

    Body mapping: https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/10/29/surrogate-therapy-takes-a-hands-on-approach-to-overcoming-sexual-trauma-up-to-and-including-intercourse/ 

    Terri Jean Bedford, professional dominatrix: https://globalnews.ca/news/1043102/who-is-terri-jean-bedford-the-dominatrix-fighting-canadas-prostitution-laws/ 

    What is the Nordic Model?: https://nordicmodelnow.org/what-is-the-nordic-model/ 

    Decriminalize Sx Work: https://decriminalizesex.work/ 

    Monkey study: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/05/magazine/monkey-business.html 

    Elle Stanger: https://stripperwriter.com/ 

    Lysistrata, by Aristophanes and Aristotle

    Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive, by Kristen J. Sollee 

    Fetal Masturbation: https://www.salon.com/2013/06/20/the_science_of_masturbating_fetuses/ 

    Sx Trafficking vs. Sx Work: https://www.stopthetraffik.org/sex-trafficking-vs-sex-work-understanding-difference/ 

    A Stripper’s Guide Podcast, “Death: How Femicide Affects Sxworkers”: https://open.spotify.com/episode/42fMibwjLZm6oJ0cAhBOCO 

    The Consequences of Misinformation About Sx Work and Sx Workers: https://www.nswp.org/sites/default/files/bp_misinformation_sw_prf01.pdf 

    Police Intentionally Mislabel Sx Worker Arrests as Trafficking Stings: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/police-mislabel-nationwide-prostitution-arrests-as_b_59a18c77e4b0a62d0987af79 

    PACE Society, Vancouver: https://www.pace-society.org/ 

    Sex Coach U – Dr. Patti Britton and Dr. Robert Dunlap: https://sexcoachu.com/our-origins-where-it-all-began/

    6 Ways to Support Sx Workers in Your Community: https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/2018/02/6-ways-to-support-sex-workers-in-your-community/ 

    Mentioned in the intro: Why Sx Workers are Suing the Canadian Government - Again: https://chatelaine.com/living/politics/sex-workers-pcepa-2022/  

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    Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

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  • Rachel talks about the shooting at MSU in this week’s intro before introducing her guest - fellow Michagander, Abby. Abby and Rachel talk about perfectionism, philosophy, literature, self growth, spirituality, and writing as therapy.

     

    Episode Notes:

    “Falling apart is part of growth” - Abby

     

    Conversation with Abby begins at 00:12:00.

     

    Leaving Perfect website: https://leavingperfect.com/ 

     

    Books discussed in the episode:

    Then Joy Breaks Through, by George A. Benson

    The Drama of the Gifted Child, by Alice Miller

    Frames of Mind, by Howard Gardner

    Seth Material, by Jane Roberts

    The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, by Hendrik Groen

    The Plague, by Albert Camus

    The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

     

    Discussed in the intro: 

    Everytown for Gun Safety: https://www.everytown.org/ 

    Give to Spartan Strong: https://givingto.msu.edu/spartan-strong.cfm 

    Requiem for the Spartans: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/02/michigan-state-university-mass-shooting-campus/673060/ 

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  • Rachel gets real in this week’s intro before talking to Jeff Bennett, the CEO and Founder of Morari Medical. The two of them discuss sexual “dysfunction”, sex statistics, and the pressure society puts on men. Jeff tells Rachel about the Mor patch, how it works, and what it accomplishes for men and couples everywhere.

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Jeff begins at 00:08:37.

     

    Follow Jeff/Morari:

    Morari website: https://www.timeformor.com/ 

    Morari WeFunder: https://wefunder.com/morariinc 

    Morari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morarimedical/

    Morari Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timeformor 

    Morari Twitter: https://twitter.com/MedicalMorari

    Jeff Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jrben1 

     

    Discussed in the episode:

    Physiology Today “Find a Therapist” tool: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/counsellors 

    The Atlantic article,  “Can a Dolphin Really Commit Rape?” https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/03/animals-rape-murder-morality-humans/585049/ 

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    Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

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  • Rachel talks COVID, mice, work stress, and the Spicer app before jumping into the conversation with today’s guest. Mireille Nicole works with women seeking love after divorce and she and Rachel talk about processing healthily, getting back out there, working to sustain a healthy relationship, and the nuances between self love, self worth, and self care. 

     

    Episode Notes:

    Conversation with Mireille begins at 00:10:06.

     

    Follow Mireille:

    Website: https://mireilletheriault.com/ 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mireillenicolecoaching

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mireilletheriault1979 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammireillenicole/ 

    Happily Ever After Hangout: https://www.facebook.com/groups/431590972133682 

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