Best Nadège August Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 79 Schmuck Traffic Cop 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

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Coming back from hiatus, your host, Nadège August shares a horrid tale of her brush with the dreaded LAPD Traffic Cop. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Please enjoy 10% off to support your well-being https://betterhelp.com/fockery10 our IG: @whatthefockery whatthefockery@gmail.com DISCOUNTS from our sponsors: Pique Tea Use FOCKERY5 at check…

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Episode 77- Covid Baby 55:18

2y ago55:18

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What's it like to give birth as a single mother during the time of a global pandemic, forced isolation and very little human contact? How has it affected childhood development? This episode, we reconnect with our dear friend from episode 28 NAELA DURRANI who finds talent for shows like AGT (AMERICA'S GOT TALENT ) & others. She used to eat fire in h…

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Episode 78- Throuple 1:01:27

2y ago1:01:27

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In honor of LGBTQIA+ month, we had a delightful convo with Claire Thornhill and Katy Jensen @thrupples a couple within a THROUPLE. Through their lenses, we cover all things THROUPLE- from the salacious to the practical daily grind of being a citizens with bills to pay. Is this arrangement a subset of polyamory? Lust, love? Forever. We're here for i…

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Episode 76- NARCISSISM 1:02:06

2+ y ago1:02:06

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Liam McAuliffe M.T.S. | Psychotherapist and Coach Drawing on two decades of meditation practice, a Master's degree in Existential Anthropology from Harvard Divinity School, and advanced training in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, Liam guides couples and individuals on a liberating journey of self-discovery. Liam practices psychothe…

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Episode 75- Son Of A Hitman 1:09:30

2+ y ago1:09:30

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Whether you are a fan of True Crime or not, this episode is sure to wet your appetite leaving you wanting more. Fret not, however, because you will know where to go should you yearn for more. Meet JASON CAVANAGH, a veteran non-fiction television producer, who ventured into narrative podcasting with the investigation of CHARLES HARRELSON, an alleged…

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Episode 74- Professional CUDDLER 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

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Are you a big spoon or a small spoon? Favorite Cuddling position? Honeymoon or... Would you pay a professional to do just that, if you felt the need for human touch, connection, warmth? In this episode, our conversation partner is TAYLOR, a professional cuddler, cuddlist! She lovingly shares what this avocation entails. How she got started, why her…

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Episode 73- EMDR 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

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Been hearing a lot about EMDR on the news lately. Here is a REBROADCAST from an episode that unpacks the topic. It was recorded in 2019. Pre-lock down. Back when we used to see people in person and record in close proximity. The good old days. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ) Therapy is a therapeutic modality used to alleviate …

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Episode 72- ASTRONUMEROLOGY 51:57

2+ y ago51:57

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No doubt you've heard about numerology, the study of the influence of numbers on your life and destiny. But chances are you've never heard about ASTRONUMEROLOGY! That is because it's the discovery of Jesse Kalsi, a world-renowned counselor sought out by Hollywood and Bollywood stars, Silicon Valley billionaires, real estate moguls, entertainment co…

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Episode 71 Couple Foster Parenting 1:05:29

2+ y ago1:05:29

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Lover, puppy, kitten and Schmoopie! Do not yawn at the title of this episode. Content is QUEEN. If you think you know What The Fockery foster parenting entails- Think again. Better yet, LISTEN. Passion and authenticity come through in surprising ways. Your host gets on a soap box about Haiti that will make you wonder what any of her rant has to do …

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Episode 70- DEATH DOULA 59:45

2+ y ago59:45

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When we begin our journey on earth, our mothers are, more often than not, supported. What happens when we exit? Should we and those loved ones we are leaving behind enlist support beyond our immediate circle? Meet Thalia Ayres Randolph, (Reiki Master, ORDM, EOL Doula, E-RYT) who does the latter and so much more. She has one mission… to ignite seeds…

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Episode 69- SOMMELIER 58:19

3y ago58:19

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Whether you are wondering how to cultivate a discerning palate for wine or already guzzle your fair share, this episode is sure to enlighten! What does a SOMMELIER do? Meet Alissa Bica, a certified sommelier at 71 Above in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to serving as Wine & Spirits West Coast tastings coordinator, she co-owns the home wine party…

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Episode 68 - Oklahoma SMOKES 46:00

3y ago46:00

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A tobacco-free cigarette for quittin' folks. What the Fockery is OKLHOMA SMOKES? Our guest, Ash, is the co-founder and head of all things brand and creative at Oklahoma Smokes. He comes from a background in helping build viral, CPG products, and launching and running ventures of his own. Oklahoma Smokes is his latest creation, which just celebrated…

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Episode 67- LEAKY GUT 1:02:19

3y ago1:02:19

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Dietitian Jill Place has been called a visionary and a trailblazer by peers and laypeople alike. Actually, she was just following … as always … her instinct and passion.A former actress, singer, and successful arts administrator and acting coach (where she met our host), Jill quit all this years ago to pursue her current profession of Registered Di…

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Episode 66- Numismatic Art 39:00

3y ago39:00

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When you check in with Professor Google about a country on planet Earth you know very little to nothing about; What are the first three facts that pop up? Flag, location, currency. If you've ever wondered how a country even goes about getting a tangible way to exchange and buy goods and services, my guest Michael Berman is sure to "Edu-tain" you. M…

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Episode 65- LOVE CEO Rescue 1:02:48

3y ago1:02:48

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What happens when you go on 36 dates in 6 weeks? Well, if you're an alpha female, odds are you walk away mastering the dating conundrum. Better yet, what if you approached relationships from a business model perspective? You just might end up being a LOVE CEO. If you're dubious, listen to THE.LOVE.CEO. as she breaks it down in the simplest of terms…

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Episode 64 - ROCKHOUND 49:17

3y ago49:17

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When a friend shouted in exasperation :" Be interested in something, even if it is rocks, just have an interest!". Your host @NadegeAugust thought that only geologists or pseudo-geologists could be well versed in Rock-speak. WRONG! Enter Jeffrey Léonard, @NakedCrystalz a polymath, former private chef of CHER, (yes THE Cher), music composer, coder, …

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Episode 63- Radical SELF-LOVE 58:50

3y ago58:50

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If you expect affirmations and post-it notes professing your love for yourself as tools to "self-love", I'm happy to report that Dr. BRODERICK SAWYER shares ideas and tools that are radically different from what we've mostly been told by the popular best-selling books. https://www.brodericksawyer.com/ Dr. Broderick aka Dr. Bro, is a psychologist, a…

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Episode 62- Willow is Polyamorous 47:46

3y ago47:46

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Many listeners reached out via sosh meed to say :"Hey, Willow Smith came out as Poly (Polyamorous) and I knew what that was thanks to What The Fockery". I LOVE IT! I am re-releasing our premiere episode ever. Episode 1 was on POLYAMORY. Meet "Josie"! A married woman who is in two committed relationships, one with her husband and the other, with her…

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Episode 61 - Mass Shootings Preparedness 54:51

3y ago54:51

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Nadège August quickly hops on during WHAT THE FOCKERY's first hiatus, to re-release episode 39 on ACTIVE SHOOTER Preparedness. Or at least encourage you to re-listen to episode 39. With what seems like a daily occurrence of late in the United States, knowing what to do may be the key to surviving. It is our sincere hope that you nor any of your lov…

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Episode 60- Ruthless: Tally 1:07:02

3+ y ago1:07:02

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NAACP Image Award Winner and current Series Regular on Tyler Perry’s “Ruthless” on BET, Yvonne Senat Jones was born in Dallas, TX. She is of Bolivian-Haitian descent and is fluent in Spanish.Yvonne recently finished filming the role of Denise King, wife of Darius King (John Salley) in Disney Plus’ 2021 feature film Sneakerella. After her 8 episode …

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Attachment Styles - Episode 59 43:06

3+ y ago43:06

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Our earliest emotional bonds leave a lasting mark in our lives. Interested in uncovering your patterns of attachment in a romantic relationship? If you're single and on a dating App, can you spot a "Ghoster"? If you're in a committed relationships, have you pondered on the ways you and your partner interact and behave in your relationship? In this …

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Commuter Marriage - Episode 58 43:30

3+ y ago43:30

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Our big world is getting smaller everyday. Finding 'The One" might just be one video call away. Meet Abe and Elaine Romero. They are the hosts of a newly launched podcast called “Love Is In the Air” https://www.instagram.com/commutermarriagesupport/ supporting long distance relationships and commuter marriages. Abe is a marketing professional and g…

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Racial Trauma - Episode 57 1:09:05

3+ y ago1:09:05

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Imagine what it's like having to mute your identity in order to survive on a daily basis. Many have to do just that. Whether you are a member of a marginalized group, a BIPOC or not, you too may carry RACIAL TRAUMA. In this enlightening convo we begin to unpack what that is . Meet Dr. BRODERICK SAWYER https://www.brodericksawyer.com/ Dr. Broderick …

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RUTHLESS- Dikhan Episode 56 38:46

3+ y ago38:46

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Meet a fictional version of a cult leaders' enforcer, DIKHAN. Portrayed by actor Lenny D. Thomas @lennythomas on Tyler Perry's TV show RUTHLESS which airs on BET+ Why are we exploring this particular fockery? Well for one, your host @NadegeAugust loves a good cult and two, she has skin in this cult game. You'll hear all about it in this convo. Also…

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Sick, Fat, Tired - Episode 55 1:14:09

3+ y ago1:14:09

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"I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired AND FAT..." What The Fockery is FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE? Meet Dr. PAT Boulogne, https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatboulogne/DC, CCSP,AP, CFMP. That "catchy" (IMO) title is borrowed from her book "Why Are You Sick, Fat And Tired". I've dubbed her our new resident wellness goddess. In this episode, we discover a …

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ZOZOBRA - Episode 54 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

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Zozobra: An ordinary Spanish word but with connotations that call to mind the wobbling of a ship that's about to capsize, the sense of having no stable ground and feeling out of place in the world" Meet Dr. Carlos Alberto Sànchez, @locoprof our guest for this episode. The article he and a colleague wrote got picked up in various pockets of the worl…

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SEX CLUB UNICORN - Episode 53 1:13:25

3+ y ago1:13:25

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Swingers, sex clubs, nudist beaches? Meet Nikki a self-described exhibitionist, unicorn, writer, musician, very straight leaning bisexual, cisgender woman who has been exploring sex clubs for about four years now. In this delightful convo we uncover worlds where sexual freedom can be explored in consensual ways. From nudist beaches to lifestyle clu…

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SUBMISSIVE- Episode 52 53:47

4y ago53:47

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Do you know what turns you on sexually? Some find conforming to the will of another titillating, arousing and downright sexy. WHAT THE FOCKERY is a SUBMISSIVE? This convo with "Okua" , a SUBMISSIVE, will expand what you thought you knew about sexuality. What's your kink? Let us know by sending a voice memo to whatthefockery@gmail.com Follow us: @wh…

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ASEXUALITY - Episode 51 50:11

4y ago50:11

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This week's Fockery is: ASEXUALITY. Also known as ACE, asexuality is the "A" in the LGBTQIA+. Our convo is with the human bulldozer, BRI CASTELLINI. A multi-hyphenate, award winning filmmaker and podcaster, Bri identifies as Asexual. We look forward to your reviews and comments on this topic anywhere you listen to podcasts. As a Patreon supporter, …

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SEX WORK - Episode 50 44:14

4y ago44:14

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What the Fockery is SEX WORK? In this episode, our guest is Maha Chielo's @spookybadbxtch Maha is a sex worker, writer and activist. She lives in New Orleans and survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Join her & other NOLA entertainers online today 9/10/20 for a fundraiser for the survivors of Hurricane Laura https://remberingkatrina.eventb…

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MicroAggression - Episode 49 1:56:57

4y ago1:56:57

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We asked for submissions from people who believe they've experienced Microaggressions to submit their story in their first person voice. Then, What The Fockery added guest ERIC PETERSEN, MSOD @DiversityEric, a sought after facilitator & educator in the Diversity & Inclusion space, who has been sourced as such by CNN, NPR, The Boston Globe (to name …

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Millennial Love - Episode 48 54:08

4y ago54:08

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Our previous two episodes (46 & 47) delved into what the conversations are like during times of civil unrest within couples of different races. The conversations were candid, heartfelt and hopeful. In this episode, we meet Ted & Ashley Pierre, millennials who are in an interracial marriage and expecting their first child during this overtly challen…

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Interracial Love HIM - Episode 47 1:39:26

4y ago1:39:26

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Three of the other halves from Episode 46 Interracial Love HER gathered for this virtual recording. They are men who have committed to the "for better or worse" with Black women. We unpack what it's like to be THE ONLY WHITE GUY in a room, to raising a multi-racial child who identifies as Black, to the sadness of our country's civil climate today, …

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Interracial Love HER -Episode 46 1:26:07

4y ago1:26:07

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Whatever happened to Interracial love, you may wonder. The year was 2020, global pandemic, quarantine, civil unrest, global outrage over... WE can't BREATHE! What are the conversations like when your life partner is a member of the opposite sex AND race? What The Fockery #whatthefockery is delving into these layered questions. Virtual round table w…

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Psychedelics- Episode 45 57:22

4y ago57:22

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When a friend sends you a pitch via text about their use of PSYCHEDELICS to discover passion, experience flow and become bisexual, you owe it to the world to have that convo! MIKE THOMAS https://orgasmandmeditation.com/ is nothing short of an inspiration. Coming from a Conservative Evangelical Christian home, Mike found the courage to break from hi…

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BIPOLAR & Manic DEPRESSION - Episode 44 1:10:27

4y ago1:10:27

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"You don't sleep, you don't eat, you don't bathe." Just one of the ways my incredibly accomplished guest, MICHAEL A. SHEPPERD @shepdawg1122 (Multiple award-winning performer & co-artistic director of Celebration Theatre) describes his experience of living with manic depression and bipolarism. At the time of this recording, we are dealing with the R…

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Building Community During COVID-19 - Episode 43 32:57

4y ago32:57

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SCHMOOPIES?!! HOW are YOU staying connected during this unusual time on planet earth? Personally, My Zoom Life has been pretty full. In the process of getting that dance card full, I am running into interesting new Fockeries to share. I love this one. An online community! You can find your tribe or join a new one, even build your own. "Together we …

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ADDICTION IN Isolation - Episode 42 40:57

4y ago40:57

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SEVEN GRAHAM @angelsareintersex IS BAAACK! they are officially our resident expert. Their episode 14 with us on ADDICTION is THE. MOST. DOWNLOADED. EPISODE of WHAT THE FOCKERY to date! It takes courage to reach out for help and there's never been a better time to make changes. ADDICTION THRIVES IN ISOLATION. Together, Seven and I discuss the mental…

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PRANIC HEALING- Beauty Episode 41 27:51

4y ago27:51

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Meet DEEPTY JOSHI, a full time Pranic Healer, Intuitive Coach and Inner Beauty Expert. She focuses her career on helping people find self -love and self -acceptance through beauty. She helps men AND women overcome their self sabotaging tendencies. See beautiful Deepty & past guests at our IG: @whatthefockery She is offering, you, listener of WHAT T…

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Boost your Immunity during Covid19 Crisis - Episode 40 24:56

4y ago24:56

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The world is in crisis. Global pandemic, anxiety levels are reaching seismic levels. The best antidote to anxiety is to control the things you can control. I wanted to contribute to the Coronavirus conversation from a place that empowers. This episode offers you simple ways to help Boost your Immunity through Ayurveda & Yoga. We are offering additi…

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Active Shooter Preparedness - Episode 39 51:37

4+ y ago51:37

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Active Shooter incidents have increased at an alarming rate in the United States. Preparedness for such situations is now a necessity. Would you know what to do? My Guests and experts are, two time Medal of Valor recipient Troy Zeeman and his wife Shannon Zeeman sczactiveshooter.com Both survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas Route 91 mass shooting and no…

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FAME: Your 15 Minutes - Episode 38 32:01

4+ y ago32:01

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Everyone deserves their 15 minutes and so should you! My convo partner is Social Media Marketing Goddess, NICOLE LIPP, @flowerhitsthebigtime As the founder and owner of @ayf.media she specializes in getting brands out in the world. This delightful convo will provide you with an insight of how it works behind the scene and you just might win a chanc…

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Intimacy Coordinator - Episode 37 43:22

4+ y ago43:22

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How do you use consent in your life? Whether you struggle with personal boundaries or not, meet Mia Schachter @miaschachter. Mia helps navigate boundaries during sex scenes for Film, TV and Theatre. She leads Boundary & Consent workshops for actors and non-actors alike. Mia is a Certified IC (Intimacy Coordinator) who has worked on a number of tele…

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COOCH - Episode 36 32:24

4+ y ago32:24

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EXPLICIT! Sex! Sex! Sex? My Thera-Puss, KIM NGUYEN owner of Cooch @coochla, is in the hot seat. She holds an honorary degree from UC Vagina! She handles the nether regions of some of the most famous ladies in Hollywood. While she does NOT Wax and Tell, she offers a meditation room to heal your cooch from a break-up, and shares some major curating t…

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Man School - Episode 35 55:31

4+ y ago55:31

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#NotAllMen, #MeToo, #ManSplaining #ToxicMasculinity !!! These hashtags, while covered in this convo, don't make this episode nearly as heavy as as you might think. Because my guest, MATTHEW SOLOMON, https://www.coachwithmatthewsolomon.com/ the author of the Amazon #1 New Release book " MAN SCHOOL Relating With Women in the #MeToo Era" is providing …

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VISIONARY WRITING -Episode 34 36:20

4+ y ago36:20

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Would you like to learn how to write from a more intuitive place? Whether you consider yourself a writer or not you may want to practice ways to empower your authentic voice, and silence the “critical voice” in your head? Meet KAREN KASABA @guidedwritingtours who shares ways to do just that & more! She even leads us in a writing prompt just for the…

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Year of The RAT - Episode 33 33:39

4+ y ago33:39

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Happy Lunar New Year! 2020 is "The Year of The Rat!" What does that fockery entail? Hopefully you're not a "Rat". Either way tune in to find out about just a smidge more about it. My guest, IDA HSIANG, happens to be a wood rat and as this is the year of the rat, it holds a special meaning for those born in 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020! …

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INTUITIVE ASTROLOGY - Episode 32 38:35

4+ y ago38:35

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"Astrology is information; How you choose to respond to that information is on you." Also, "Everything you NEED is right HERE" `SONJA MARIE. Sonja Marie of worldlifeastrology.com is our gorgeous guest this week! She is an Intuitive and an Astrologer who combines all of her metaphysical gifts to guide her clients. In this deep, yet delightful, convo…

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FOSTER PARENTING - Episode 31 41:33

4+ y ago41:33

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Our guest this episode, JAMI RUDOFSKY, is best known as the CD (Casting Director) for one of the most beloved TV shows in recent history: GILMORE GIRLS. So what's her "fockery" you may wonder? Well, she has one of the biggest hearts AND has found one of her soulmates in the form of a child she fostered and is now the proud mother of. Our conversati…

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VENTURE CAPITALIST - Episode 30 46:10

4+ y ago46:10

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Dream guest alert: Venture Capitalist, ARLAN HAMILTON! is in da' hot seat! More like, I got to sit in her State of the art -podcast studio built in her home in Hollywood! Arlan Hamilton @ArlanWasHere went from being on food stamps in 2015 to raising more than $10 Million Dollars & has invested in over 100 companies led by people of color, women & L…

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