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The Chaise Lounge is a show exploring the truth about relationships and dating. The host is a down to earth, sarcastic, straight shooter who focuses on getting at the truth. Relationships are hard enough and with all the games and lies they are nearly impossible. So pull up a chair, get comfortable and join the conversation. WARNING: Only the TRUTH is allowed. Drawing from personal experiences and 20+ years’ experience as a Clinical Therapist, Chandra B is passionate about helping people fin ...
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Tantra, Tantric Sex, Kama Sutra... Many people believe you can get closer to God through a practice of sacred sensuality by raising your erotic energy. Learn lovemaking positions so you and your lover can connect with higher powers and create deeper intimacy through spiritual teachings, breathing and meditative exercises that expand both mind and body. It's not sex therapy yet sacred sexuality and lovemaking techniques can be used for erotic issues such as anorgasmia, premature ejaculation, ...
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IGNITING THE FEMININE THROUGH MASCULINE ENERGY MASTERY with John Maxwell Taylor,author of "Eros Ascending; The Life-Transforming Power of SacredSexuality,"& "The Power of Am: Creating a New World ofEnlightened Personal Instruction." Playwright, composer, actor,lecturer & musician. Inthisepisode, John explores thepath that unifies the Romance of the…
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DANCING WITH DESIRE: RECOVERING BODY WISDOM with Kimerer LaMothe. Anaward-winning author, philosopher, and dancer, Kimerer is co-founder of Vital Arts,a center for arts and ideas, located on a farm in upstate New Yorkwhere she now lives with her partner and their five children. Her latest book is, "What a Body Knows: Finding Wisdom in Desire."Inthi…
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ANCIENT ROOTS OF FEMININE EROS with Max Dashu, who founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in1970 to research women'shistory internationally and understand howsystems of domination established and perpetuate themselves. She hasbuilt a collection of some 15,000 slides and 100 shows. Inthisepisode, Max depthfully shares the lost vital principal of …
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EXPAND HER ORGASM TONITE with Dr. Patti Taylor,Dr. Patti Taylor, Queen of Expanded Orgasm,best selling author andCertified Sexological Bodyworker. 21 years of Tantric explorationcreator of "Expand Her OrgasmTonite," "The Enchantment of Opposites," and "Expanded Orgasm Soar toEcstacy at Your Lover's Every Touch."Inthisepisode, Patti artfully shares …
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PASSION, COURAGE & INTEGRITY with Satyr PhilBrucato, working fantasy &metaphysical author. Writer for "Witches & Pagans" magazine. Sacreddancer. Practitioner of Tantra. Inthisepisode, Satyr exposes the access to Eros in all of life. Discover howthe Golden Rule & courage support life-long love & passion.Release the shame & blame that create Covert A…
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SUCCULENT SELF RELATING with Dr. KorennaReynard, therapist, somatic sexologist, & erotic educator.Happily married for 5 years. Assisting people with issues regardingrelationships and Intimacy for the past 15 years.Inthisepisode, Korenna courageously debunks the myth of"my partner can't handle the truth." Base your foundation on the 3Legged Stool of…
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KALI MA: INTIMATE CONNECTION & SPIRITUAL INITIATION with Chandra: Rashani Chandranath Alexandre,Ph.D., D.Min.Founder & Executive Director SHARANYA / The Maa Batakali CulturalMission, Inc. Chandrais adjunct research faculty at theInstitute of TranspersonalPsychology and is VP of Development at a regional nonprofit where shefocuses on fund developmen…
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INTUITION IN THE QUEST FOR LOVE with MasterRose Love. Inventor of the Human Pod. Extensiveexpertise in theareas of Reiki, Crystal healing, Tibetian & Crystal Singing bowlhealing, Tai Chi/Chi Gung, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Herbology,Quantum Physics, Cellular Biology and Vibrational Medicine. Directorof Beyond Medicine Wellness Center in Charlot…
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TANTRA & ADDICTION RECOVERY with, Akasha Prem Ganga. A playful metaphysician. She hasstudied with Sages and Guru’s from around the world, including MargotAnand,Dr. John LaTourette, Werner Earhardt and others. Native American, Hindu,Taoist, Tibetan and South African technique. Shepracticesvarious healing arts including meditation,self-hypnosis,reiki…
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NAVIGATING THE FOURFOLD PATHWAY OF INTIMACY ALCHEMY,with Michael GelbartLCSWInthisepisode, Michael intelligently shares the 4 foldpathway of the alchemy of intimate relationships. Explore the endings,beginnings, ins & outs of ongoing relationship. Differentiatebetween being taken away into inspiration & taken down into a trap.Learn what to do if yo…
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In this Episode…Chandra B explores with Staci Cash the Table Talk Conversation: What are you bringing to the Relationship Table. Do you have your own table…Build the table…or share the table? Are you allowing unworthy guest to sit at your table? Many folks focus on the Tangible items that one brings to the table but what about the Intangible like c…
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In this Episode…Chandra B explores Mental Models, Mindsets, and Marriage. Do you feel like your relationship is not quite living up to the images stored in your head. There’s a reason for this and it is likely that your mental model of marriage is outdated and no longer applicable. Maybe your mindset of what makes a good healthy relationship is bei…
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New Series: Affair Recovery Series: A Journey to Healing Welcome to the Affair Recovery Series: In this series it is my hope to give hope, clarity and direction to those couples that are struggling with the aftermath of an affair. In this series we will explore what constitutes infidelity, the gender differences, why and where couples get stuck whe…
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New Series: Affair Recovery Series: A Journey to Healing Welcome to the Affair Recovery Series: In this series it is my hope to give hope, clarity and direction to those couples that are struggling with the aftermath of an affair. In this series we will explore what constitutes infidelity, the gender differences, why and where couples get stuck whe…
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New Series: Affair Recovery Series: A journey to Healing Welcome to the Affair Recovery Series: In this series it is my hope to give hope, clarity and direction to those couples that are struggling with the aftermath of an affair. In this series we will explore what constitutes infidelity, the gender differences, why and where couples get stuck whe…
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New Series: Affair Recovery Series: A Journey to Healing Welcome to the Affair Recovery Series: In this series it is my hope to give hope, clarity and direction to those couples that are struggling with the aftermath of an affair. In this series we will explore what constitutes infidelity, the gender differences, why and where couples get stuck whe…
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New Series: Affair Recovery Series: A journey to Healing Welcome to the Affair Recovery Series: In this series it is my hope to give hope, clarity and direction to those couples that are struggling with the aftermath of an affair. In this series we will explore what constitutes infidelity, the gender differences, why and where couples get stuck whe…
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Chandra B. with guest author Adrian Carter sit down and have a real conversation about the unspoken and misunderstood conflict that continues to occur between men and women especially Black Men and Women. This conversation explores the idea of a paradigm shift within the historical context of how men and women relate to one another. Mr. Carter sugg…
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THIS YEAR THE CHAISE LOUNGE is breaking episodes into 3 different categories… Dating…Building and Improving. This topic can apply to all three but builders and improvers may get the most out of this discussion. Speaking your partners love language fluently… Dr. Gary Chapman developed the Love Languages What are Love Languages and why do they matter…
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Host Chandra B and author Donna Gray Banks author of erotica Ila's Diamonds (trilogy). This interview leaves no sexual question (stone) left unturned. This conversation will leave you enlightened and inspired... THIS YEAR THE CHAISE LOUNGE is breaking episodes into 3 different categories… Dating…Building and Improving. This topic can apply to all t…
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Season 4 Of the Chaise Lounge: Relationship and Dating Podcast As a licensed clinical therapist, my desire is to have truthful dialogue about relationship issues. My aim this season is to explore 3 stages of relationships: Dating (getting acquainted), Building(committing) and Improving maintaining health of your relationship). New episodes are rele…
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Episode Title: F-Series: Fabulous F-Series Reunion Show notes and links and time stamp for quotes: Host Chandra B. has an open and honest conversation with 3 of the 5 Ladies from the original recordings of the F-Series. We are rounding out the topic of relationships the themes that surface throughout the series and their experiences. Concepts of vu…
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New Series: Ongoing Real Talk Tuesday This format allows for multiple guest to discuss issues that are affecting relationships. Host Chandra B. attempts to explore each topic by peeling back the layers and having the guest get intimate with the subject at hand. Because there is no script conversations can easy develop into more than the original to…
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Host Chandra B. has an open and honest conversation about Marital Readiness. This episode will change how you think and prepare yourself for marriage. Share it with everyone you know whether they are single and looking, dating or in a long-term relationship/marriage. Marital Preparedness is not Premarital Counseling nor does it equal to Marital Sat…
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New Series: Ongoing Real Talk Tuesday This format allows for multiple guests to discuss issues that are affecting relationships. Host Chandra B. attempts to explore each topic by peeling back the layers and having the guest get intimate with the subject at hand. Because there are no scripts…so conversation can easy develop into more than the origin…
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New Series: Ongoing Real Talk Tuesday This format allows for multiple guest to discuss issues that are affecting relationships. Host Chandra B. attempts to explore each topic by peeling back the layers and having the guest get intimate with the subject at hand. Because there is no script conversations can easy develop into more than the original to…
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In this episode, host Chandra B. interviews Dr. Tina about ways to divorce without Drama. We know that nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce. So why do people still choose to tie the knot? Despite people getting married at an older age the rate of divorce hasn't change in the past several decades...so whats the problem? Chandra B. and Dr. Tina tak…
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Host Chandra B. gives her final thoughts on the F-Series as well as explore a few F words that did not make the title...Friends, Flirting, Feedback, Flexibility, Fear and Fool. Email your topic suggestion or Question to: Stormcommunications2019@gmail.com Subscribe to newsletter via my website at newsletter Leave a review on Apple podcast or my webs…
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The final episode of the F-Series with guest Clinical therapist Emily McIver. Chandra B. and Emily have a candid conversation about the things that make a relationship last forever and those things the have us planning for its funeral. Though they don't completely agree on the role that expectation or the definition of love both make valid points o…
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Host Chandra B. has an open and honest conversation with PhD and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Dr. Teresa Grear on Fun and Freaky. Dr. Grear defines and identify what it means to have Fun and be Freaky in our relationships. Fun and Freaky are more than activities that you engage in with your partner…it an attitude. It about being attuned and tun…
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Host Chandra B. has an open and honest conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nicole McNish about F*ucking and Fighting. Host and Ms. McNish explore the importance of F*cking(sex and intimacy) and Fighting (communication) as it relates to relationships. Questions like ( Can relationships survive without sex? Can sex sustain a relationshi…
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Episode Title: F-Series: Faith, Fidelity and Forgiveness Show notes and links and time stamp for quotes: Host Chandra B. has an open and honest conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychologist Dr. Tina Pipkin “Dr. Tina”on Fidelity, Faith and Forgiveness. Dr. Tina defines and identify the role faith, fidelity and forgiveness plays …
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Date: 2 July 2020 Episode Title: Foundation, Faith and Family Show notes and links and time stamp for quotes: Host Chandra B. has a candid conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Shawndra Pickett about the keys to building a strong foundation in a relationship. The two briefly discuss the concept of Couples building their house upside-do…
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In this episode Host Chandra B. and guest Dr. Tina discuss how unhealed trauma affects ours lives and relationships. To heal trauma you have to do the work. Dr. Tina lays outs how to begin doing the work. Call to action : Email your topic suggestion or Question to: Stormcommunications2019@gmail.com Subscribe to newsletter via my website at newslett…
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Mental health concerns not only affect the person but everyone that cares for them. This is especially true with regards to marriage and family. Relationships are hard enough coupled with a mental health condition can wreak havoc on any relationship. Having a mental health conditions doesn’t mean you can have a healthy relationship, but it does req…
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This show discuss the importance of having boundaries in relationships. Having boundaries are an important way to safeguard relationships. It allows you and your partner to feel safe. It allows others to know where you stand (your values/needs) on various things. If done correctly it also allows the person to know what the consequences are for viol…
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Host Chandra B. takes a look at LOVE. First exploring whether love is a choice or something that we have no control over. After defining whether or not love is a choice. Chandra B explores elements of mature healthy love vs. enmeshed unhealthy love. Finishing up with a discussion on what it means to love your partner love 20/20. For more informatio…
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The host Chandra B. discusses the importance of verbalizing expectations. 3 types of expectations spoken, unspoken and anticipatory all explained. Communication plays a key role in having expectations and needs met in a relationship. Chandra B. Breaks down the roles of the speaker and the listener. Key take away is understanding. she goes on to exp…
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Host Chandra B. has a candid conversation with two of her favorite guest Staci Cash and Kobe Singleton. The music in the episode is provided by none other than Kobe Singleton the track "When I Lie". Season 1 will end Thanksgiving Day new season will not start until Jan 2020. Check emails for update. Subscribe to get up-to-date information about wha…
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Host Chandra B. has an intimate conversation with Staci Cash about problematic relationships including her personal experience with intimate partner violence (IPV). Chandra and Staci identify signs of IPV, emotional, and psychological abuse and the impact it has on the individual to include depression and shame. In addition to discussing IPV the tw…
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Join host Chandra B. as she explores with Stefan and Whitney what relationship representatives look like and what are the deal breakers once the representative exits the relationship. This episode identifies why we send our representative in first to meet our potential mates, when is it safe to expose the real you and understanding what you are wil…
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This episode was trimmed due to limited upload space. The original version was approximately 41 minutes. So if it feels like it ended abruptly...IT DID (sad face) and for that I apologize. However the essence and the message is solid with great information to help individuals understand porn and the impact it has on relationships and intimacy. Porn…
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The host Chandra B. has a very candid conversation about sex with her good male friend Jose Ramon. in the words of Salt -N- Pepa "lets talk about sex baby...let's talk about you and me. Lets talk about the good and bad things in between let's talk about sex." This episode explores affection, sexless marriage, masturbation, does size matter, orgasms…
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This episode explores what impact interracial dating has on the individual as well as culture. Not long ago it was illegal for interracial marriages. Now today not only can interracial exist so do same sex marriages. In a world so different the one our parents and grandparents grew up in why is this still a topic for discussion. It would seem that …
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Host and Guest Dr. Teresa Grear discuss the explore the ups and downs of dating in their 40s as Professional Black women. Sharing both personal and professional experiences related to the subject. Exploring the societal, cultural and personal expectations of women and in particularly Black women. The two take an intimate look at areas like navigati…
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This episode takes a look at the individuals involved in a love triangle. In particularly the role of the Mistress in a marriage. The host and her guest Stefan take interesting perspectives on an age old argument. Is the Mistress a Villain or a Superhero?...We will let you decide...But what we do agree on is that once an affair occurs no matter the…
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Host Chandra Brown explores with guest David Lewis clinical social worker the varies levels of trust and forgiveness in all types of relationships. Mr. Lewis points out that Love and Understanding cannot grow if trust is not present in the relationship. The episode explores the role forgiveness plays in reestablishing trust. Relationships are diffi…
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