Best Laura Jurgens Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 83 - The Drama Triangle with Andrea Parks 57:45

44m ago57:45

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Send us a text Have you ever felt stuck in the same patterns in your relationships, unsure how to break free? In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Parks, a therapist who dives deep into the hidden dynamics that hold us back. Andrea shares how we can shift out of these roles and start truly healing and reclaiming our power. Tune in as we explore …

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Re-inhabiting Presence, Pleasure and Power for Differently-Abled Bodies with Emily Royce, President of the ACSB 50:39

1d ago50:39

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Is the process and methodology for holding space for sexological bodywork for those with chronic pain or differently-abled bodies any different than for non-differently-abled bodies? The answer may surprise you as Emily Royce, who specializes in working with communities who are on the outskirts of mainstream sexuality, shares her insights and exper…

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Special Episode: Finding Calm & Helping Others When Disaster Strikes 18:58

3d ago18:58

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This is a special episode, recorded at my home in Asheville, North Carolina, USA in the aftermath of massive devastation from Hurricane Helene. It is for all people dealing with difficult times. In it, I walk you through a calming exercise to help de-escalate anxiety, overwhelm, stress and other challenging, activating emotions. I also talk about h…

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Episode 82 - We are Smart Enough to Invest with Kara Gaisie 43:49

7d ago43:49

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Send us a text This week, I’m excited to dive into a conversation that challenges traditional norms around money and investing. My guest, Kara Gaisie, is here to help us break free from outdated beliefs that have kept women from fully stepping into their financial power. Kara Gaisie is a wife, mom, and master-certified financial coach who helps wom…

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Up Your Foreplay Game 21:57

14d ago21:57

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This episode will help you get more creative and relaxed about foreplay. We'll cover why that’s super important for keeping the fire lit in your sex life, and what some of the blocks are to good foreplay. We're also going to dive into what's up with the foreplay deficit in America, the common problem of boring foreplay, and discuss how to overcome …

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Episode 81 - Stop Apologizing 21:47

14d ago21:47

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Send us a text What have you been apologizing for lately? I’ve realized I’ve been apologizing for everything, and in most cases, none of my actions have warranted an apology. Tune in this week to slow down and take a moment to examine the things you apologize for. Do they all actually warrant an apology, or has your “good-girl” programming been tak…

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Your Options for Help: Coaching vs. Therapy, Plus Pros & Cons of Each 37:06

20d ago37:06

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This episode covers when to see a therapist and when to seek out coaching, strengths and weaknesses of both (because all modalities have pros and cons), and what to watch out for. I'll also go over different types of therapy and different types of coaching, and which versions are good for what situations and challenges, in my perspective. This is p…

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Episode 80 - When the Internet Mob Comes for You with Sandy Connery and Jeni Barcelos 49:55

21d ago49:55

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Send us a text This week, my guests and I invite you to join a conversation we’ve been having over the last few years about women in business and the power of using, or not using, our voices in the face of cancel culture and online scrutiny. I’m thrilled to welcome Sandy Connery and Jeni Barcelos, friends, business owners, and co-founders of Marvel…

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What we did in sessions this week 14:45

27d ago14:45

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Ever want to know what actually happens in coaching sessions? This episode is story time. I’m going to give you a peek inside my office at what we did in several different sessions this week. Through these little stories, you will get a flavor of the kinds of activities we do in my particular coaching practice, and get a sense of the kinds of help …

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Episode 79 - I Wanted Something Just for Me 41:07

28d ago41:07

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Send us a text I am so excited to share my story with you of how I and three of my travel companions and friends came to found Yapay Bolivia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty through sustainable healthcare solutions. This isn’t your average story–it’s a tale of thrilling and sometimes frightening medical events, the kindnes…

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Why don't they just know? 22:12

1M ago22:12

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What can you do when you really want your partner to know what you want and they just don’t. You keep waiting and they keep not knowing and not doing it. You are disappointed, frustrated, or heartbroken (or all three). This is a recipe for disaster if you stay on the disempowering side of this. Take a listen and learn how to get out of this stuck p…

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Episode 78 - Unconventional Choices: Alternative Relationship Structures with Ali Ryan and Laura Jurgens 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

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Send us a text This week, I continue my series on unconventional choices by exploring alternative relationship structures. I am incredibly thankful to my guests, Ali Ryan and Dr. Laura Jurgens, for sharing their insight on alternative relationship structures and their experience and advice on navigating them with love and respect. Ali Ryan is the C…

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Break Free From Arbitrary Rules: Cleaning Out Your Should Closet 12:31

1M ago12:31

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This week we're diving into how "shoulds" sneak in and mess up our confidence, relationships, dating, and sex lives. Shoulds come from all kinds of places (society, religion, your grandma, that 2nd grade math teacher who said you had messy handwriting...whatever). They undermine us and our relationships, often subconsciously. Every time you let a "…

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Episode 77 - Unconventional Choices: Single Mom by Choice with Carla Moats and Paige Dempsey 32:43

1M ago32:43

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Send us a text Welcome to the second episode of my special series on Unconventional Choices. I am so grateful to my guests, Carla Moats and Paige Dempsey, for sharing their journeys to parenthood. In a society that often scrutinizes solo parents, Carla and Paige exemplify courage in making a choice that aligns with their values—the choice to become…

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Skip The Frustration By Understanding Attachment Styles 24:23

2M ago24:23

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Everyone has an attachment style. Knowing yours will enable you to manage relationships effectively as an adult, not just react at people. You'll feel much more able to communicate your needs, and much more in the driver's seat of your own experience in relationship, if you understand your own attachment style. So join me while I break down the mai…

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Episode 76 - Unconventional Choices: Childfree By Choice with Amber Taylor, Pauline Yan, Melissa G Wirt, and Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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Send us a text I’m thrilled to kick off my “Unconventional Choices” series with an incredible lineup of guests and fellow coaches—Amber Taylor, Pauline Yan, Melissa G. Wirt, and Dr. Susie Castellanos Hansley—all of whom have chosen to remain child-free. Together, we challenge societal norms and our “good-girl” programming as we discuss the pressure…

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Inside a Session on Emotional Desires: Asking For What You Want Without Shame or Blame 47:25

2M ago47:25

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In this special episode, I let you listen-in on a live session with client Kris (with her permission!). She and I tackle the topic of owning our own emotional desires when we’re in relationship. Think of our emotional desires just like sexual ones. Sometimes we know them, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we want to ask for something, but we don’t real…

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Episode 75 - How To Drink Like a Woman Who Loves Herself with Colleen Kachmann 41:24

2M ago41:24

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Send us a text I am so grateful for my conversation with this week’s guest, Colleen Kachmann, where we tackle an important and often tricky topic: drinking. Tune in as we explore how drinking is tied to perfectionism and people pleasing and how, thanks to her own journey, Colleen is helping women rise above it. Colleen is a Certified Master Life & …

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Better Sleep, Better Sex 19:22

2M ago19:22

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Sleeping poorly really impacts your sex life. In today's episode we're going to look at this head-on. This is a super practical episode meant to offer concrete help. I'll share effective ways to sleep better, and what is reasonable to expect from yourself and your partner when there are sleep challenges going on. If you or your partner struggle wit…

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Hormonal Balance For Optimal Sexual Wholeness Through Menopause and Andropause with Dr. Guy Citrin 51:11

2M ago51:11

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Dr. Guy Citrin, naturopathic doctor, whose specialty includes hormonal health and anti-aging, shares his insights and experiences on how to best prepare for menopause and andropause and the best ways to thrive through these natural and universal thresholds of life.By Rahi

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Episode 74 - The Female Double Bind and How to Get OUT 22:30

2M ago22:30

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Send us a text With everything happening in our world right now, especially politically here in the United States, we need to talk about the female double blind–the impossible double standards to which women are held that create no-win situations for us. So many examples of this show up in our everyday lives and are perpetuated by the media, and it…

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What Am I A "Yes" To (Even If I'm A "No" To Sex)? 11:48

2M ago11:48

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It is super hard when you feel stuck in the Big No. You feel like you always have to say no to your partner. You may wish you wanted sex, but the truth is that you don't. There are loads of good reasons for that (see episodes 3 and 4 for many of them!). But it also just sucks to feel stuck there, worried about your relationship, worried if you'll e…

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Episode 73 - What I'm Working On At The Moment 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Send us a text This episode is all about honesty and vulnerability as I share what I’m currently working on in my life. While I’m a coach, I’m a person, too. As a person, I struggle with and navigate many challenges, especially those specifically related to womanhood. These experiences, part of my ongoing journey of growth and learning, make me a g…

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How to Feel Better About Getting Rejected 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Today is all about how to build rejection resilience. How do you deal with rejection by default? How do you feel? How do you actually want to feel? We're going to dive into how to feel better when we don’t get what we want from someone. I’ll share the 4 options for responding to rejection. I’ll break down which ones undermine and which ones support…

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How Re-Wilding Our Embodiment Aligns Eros With Our True Nature and Each Other with Christiane Pelmas 56:10

3M ago56:10

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Christiane Pelmas is a force of nature and her evolving inquiry and meditation on re-wilding and returning to our undomesticated embodiment has informed her path as a mentor, guide, teacher, elder and space-holder. Author of “Trauma: A Practical Guide to Working with Body and Soul” and “Women’s Wisdom Guidebook & Card Deck,” Christiane is founder o…

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Episode 72 - Sneaky People Pleasing 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Send us a text Did you know that people pleasing can be subtle–even sneaky? People pleasing goes far beyond the stereotypical inability to say “no.” In this episode, I reveal the people pleasing tendencies that catch us off guard–things like excessive politeness, perfectionism, and difficulty setting boundaries. Because it can show up in so many di…

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An Introduction to Sexological Bodywork: Interview with Rahi Chun 30:08

3M ago30:08

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When you're struggling with your sexuality, it's important to understand the landscape of help and healing options available. Sexological bodyworkers are one type of sex professional that many people don't know about. They are particularly helpful for certain sex challenges, and can really be helpful for people with numbness, pain, or difficulty ac…

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Episode 71 - I'm Not Living The Beautiful Life I Could Be with Angie Wilson 46:53

3M ago46:53

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Send us a text I’m so grateful for my beautiful conversation with this week’s guest, Angie Wilson. Angie Wilson is a certified life coach specializing in helping women love their lives after divorce. With a master's degree in social work, Angie brings a rich background of experience to her coaching practice. She worked as a therapist and case manag…

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What Strings Are You Attaching To Sex? 23:42

3M ago23:42

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This episode will walk you through the 5 main types of emotional strings we attach to sex that can really tank a couple’s fun together. I'll explain why this can be a hidden, but very common, reason for sexual avoidance. Then I’ll help you inventory this in your relationship and start looking at how to release the weight so you can have more fun, c…

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Episode 70 - "I am so F*cking Proud of Myself" - Conversations with Women Who Have Stopped People Pleasing 54:15

3M ago54:15

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Send us a text I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with Allyssya Gossett, Abby Wolfson, and Jayne Newman to dig into what it's like to be a woman programmed to people please—and what it's like to be a woman who stops. Allyssya is an educator and life coach who helps women step outside their comfort zone and into confidence so t…

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Flirting 101: Keys to Juicy Flirting for New & Long-Term Connections 28:48

3M ago28:48

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Whether you’re partnered or not, flirting is such an important skill and one that most people don’t spend nearly enough time learning to do well. I sure didn't, but I was so excited to learn about how to flirt well. This episode will help you understand why it's important to flirt-- including in long-term relationships. Plus, we'll cover how to avo…

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Episode 69 - Awareness, Capacity and Skills Part Two: Listen In On This Coaching Call 35:49

3M ago35:49

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Send us a text Welcome to part two of my series on how to make lasting, positive changes in your life. In part one, I shared my framework for change and three things you need to make it work: awareness, capacity, and skills. In this episode, I share a conversation I had during a coaching call with an amazing client. During this call, we discussed h…

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You're Not Dysfunctional and Why Comparing Yourself To Others Isn’t Helping You 19:56

4M ago19:56

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Most of us don’t talk openly and honestly about our relationship and sexual challenges. So it’s no wonder that we look around us at everyone else and assume they are having great sex and easy relationships. Today we're talking about how that mistake can actually harm us. We're diving into the incredibly common habit of "Compare and Despair" as it a…

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Episode 68 - The Three Things You Need to Make a Change: Awareness, Capacity and Skills Part One 21:10

4M ago21:10

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Send us a text Do you know what you need to make a change? I do. I can’t wait to share my framework for change with you. To make a lasting change, you need three things: awareness, capacity, and skills. In this episode, I share real-life strategies and examples of these three elements, and I invite you to join me on July 15 from 1-2 PM PST for a fr…

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When Reality is a Bummer: Dealing with Disappointment 24:02

4M ago24:02

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Are you feeling disappointed about anything in your relationship or sex life? Disappointment in relationships and sex is super normal. Some disappointment is because the situation is really not working for us and we need to take some sort of action (like leave, have some tough conversations, or get help). Other disappointments are simply because it…

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Episode 67 - Expanding Your Capacity for Pleasure with Danielle Savory 1:04:03

4M ago1:04:03

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Send us a text I’m excited to welcome Danielle Savory back to the show this week. Danielle is a master-certified coach, podcast host, and expert in neuropsychology, mindfulness, sexual pleasure, and intimacy. When she last joined us in episode 25, “Sexual Power with Danielle Savory,” she left us with the wisdom that “a woman's ability to be present…

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Relationship Skills Part 2: Attuning to Your Partner 24:40

4M ago24:40

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Attuning well to your partner feels great for both of you. It enables emotional intimacy, which makes sexy time way better and much more likely to happen. It's also key for the special kind of non-verbal communication required in physical intimacy. But how do we do it well? This episode will walk you through how to attune well to your partner. It w…

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Episode 66 - From Stuck to Secure 32:50

4M ago32:50

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Send us a text This week’s podcast is an invitation. An invitation to stop feeling “stuck.” An invitation to step into the security and self-connection you need to move forward. Most importantly, it is an invitation to join my masterclass and workshop series, From Stuck to Secure, designed specifically for individuals seeking to improve their relat…

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Exploring BDSM: Interview with Femme Domme Coach Rose 45:23

4M ago45:23

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This episode is a must for anyone diving into or interested in dipping a toe into the world of BDSM. We cover everything from basic definitions: what is BDSM? How is it different from kink? What are the differences among Dom(mme)/Sub play, Sadomasochism, and Bondage and Discipline? How do you find a local scene or partners? What are some things to …

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Episode 65 - The People Pleaser's Guide to Co-Parenting with Mikki Gardner 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

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Send us a text I really enjoyed my insightful and empowering conversation with this week’s guest, Mikki Gardner. Mikki is a mom to a teenage son, a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Coach, the host of the Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast, and the bestselling author of the People Pleasers Guide to Co-Parenting Well. After navigating her own d…

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Initiating Sex: Key Troubleshooting Questions for Couples 20:01

4M ago20:01

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This episode helps couples troubleshoot problems around initiating sexy time. In it, I guide you through how to talk over two of the most important topics for you and your partner to cover: 1) How are we dividing up initiation and do we both like the split? If not, what kind of split might feel better to each of us and why? 2) Are the initiation st…

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The Ex-Good Girl Podcast is taking a break! 3:19

5M ago3:19

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Send us a text Because everybody needs a break sometimes, the Ex-Good Girl podcast is on a four week break. We'll be back on June 5th with new episodes. Until then, listen to some of your old favorites, get caught up, or join my Stop People Pleasing Facebook group by finding the link in the show notes below. I can't wait to connect with you. Find S…

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Inner Critics Gone Wild: Boost Your Mojo & Improve Your Connections By Being Nicer to Yourself 27:15

5M ago27:15

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If you regularly feel ashamed, defensive, less worthy than others, or underconfident -- that's your inner critic at work. You may not realize that an inner critic gone wild isn't just harming you, it's harming your relationships and sex life. All of us can be mean to ourselves occasionally, but when it's a regular pattern it makes us feel awful, ki…

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How Joseph Kramer’s Lucid Erotic States Created The Body Electric and Sexological Bodywork 1:00:03

5M ago1:00:03

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Joseph Kramer founded two seminal institutions that have produced 1000s of somatic sex educators, sexological bodyworkers and sacred intimates all over the world, namely, The Body Electric School of Massage and Rebirthing, approved to train professionals in California in 1984, and the profession of Sexological Bodywork, approved as a profession by …

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Arousal Styles: Which of These 3 is Yours? 22:30

5M ago22:30

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This episode covers the 3 main arousal styles. Only one is commonly depicted in media, but all are very normal and very common in reality. Most people have one dominant and possibly a secondary. Knowing your arousal style is part of discovering the manual to your own turn-ons and very helpful for communicating with your partner about what you like.…

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How to Support a Partner with Sexual Trauma 19:04

5M ago19:04

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It can be hard to know what to do when you're partnered with someone who is starting to heal from sexual trauma. They may be pulling away sexually. You may be feeling rejected, resentful, and/or disappointed. You may want to support them, but not know how. Today we’re going to cover the key things you can do to support your partner’s healing and yo…

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Recovering from Trauma: My Process 48:21

5M ago48:21

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This is a special one. It's both vulnerable and also really satisfying. I’m sharing my story of the 8 key processes that helped me heal from dissociation and PTSD that I accrued from various traumas, including sexual assault, child abuse, homelessness, bullying and harassment. It's never the same path for everyone, but I hope that this episode will…

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