Sex, Secrets, & Sass

A diagnosis - or even the possibility of one - can divide life into a before and an after. It doesn’t just change a medical chart. It can change how you relate to your body, your identity, your sexuality, your partner, and the future you thought you understood. In this episode, Angie and Krissy sit down with NARM Master Therapist Sara Champie, LCSW , for a deeply personal conversation about develo...

Apparently, being a woman comes with a preassigned life plan: want babies, become a mother, change your last name, absorb most of the invisible labor, and eventually answer to “Grandma.” Angie and Krissy would like a word. 😂 In this episode, they get honest about motherhood, choosing to be childfree, and the deeply annoying assumption that every woman either wants children or will eventually “cha...

Let’s get one thing out of the way: understanding why someone cheats is not the same as saying nobody gets hurt - or that anything goes. But reducing every affair to “a bad person did a bad thing” is lazy, and it leaves out nearly everything worth understanding. In this episode, Angie and Krissy take on infidelity through a sex-positive, nonjudgmental lens. They explore why women have affairs, how...

What if talking about sex didn’t require awkward euphemisms, blushing, or waiting until your relationship was already in trouble? This week, Angie and Krissy are joined by therapist Amy Henderson for an open, funny, and very personal conversation about sex, intimacy, consent, and all the shame-filled messages many of us absorbed long before we were old enough to question them. Amy shares how she b...

What happens when you’ve done enough work on yourself to recognize the red flags - yet dating somehow remains a complete shitshow? This week, Angie and Krissy are joined by therapist Karina Breezer for a funny, honest, and surprisingly deep conversation about dating in your 40s, becoming more fully yourself, and finally retiring the belief that intensity automatically equals connection. Karina sha...

What if a whole lot of what we’ve been taught about women, sex, monogamy, jealousy, and desire is… well… bullshit? This week, we’re diving into Wednesday Martin’s Untrue and using it as a jumping-off point for a very Gen Sexers conversation about women’s sexuality, infidelity, shame, compersion, cultural double standards, and the stories we’ve inherited about what women are supposed to want. We ta...

What happens when you stop assuming monogamy is the only way relationships are supposed to work? This week, we’re joined by Tiffany, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, for a very candid conversation about ethical non-monogamy, desire, attachment, jealousy, age-gap dating, bisexuality, and all the rules we inherit about what relationships are supposed to look like. Tiffany shar...

Ethical Non-Monogamy, Kink & Sex Work with Nicole Sonnefeldt What does it actually mean to practice ethical non-monogamy? What do you do when one partner wants to open the relationship and the other absolutely does not? And can we please stop pretending jealousy means you’re doing something wrong? In this episode, we’re joined by Nicole Sonnefeldt , an alternative relationship and lifestyle co...

Why can couples talk about schedules, bills, children, and whose turn it is to empty the dishwasher, but completely freeze when the conversation turns to sex, emotions, or unmet needs? In this episode of Sex, Secrets, & Sass , Angie and Krissy sit down with California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Alanna Esquejo to explore what helps couples create greater emotional safety, comm...

In this episode of Sex, Secrets, & Sass , Angie and Krissy explore how unresolved grief and parental ghosts can influence a woman’s intimate life. Special guest Dr. Carolyn Alter , a Chicago-based clinical psychologist, shares her insights on navigating major life transitions and healing the emotional shadows that can affect intimacy, relationships, and our connection to ourselves. Key Topics...

In this episode of Sex, Secrets, & Sass , Angie gets personal about her relationship with alcohol and the journey that eventually led her to sobriety. What started as college drinking gradually became something much bigger. Angie shares how alcohol continued to play a major role in her life long after college, the ways it affected her relationships and mental health, and the moment she finally...

Are you curious about reducing alcohol consumption but unsure where to start? In this episode, Dr. Lori Nabors, a virtual psychologist specializing in sober curiosity, shares practical insights on questioning drinking habits, understanding the impact of alcohol on women, and exploring the connection between alcohol and sex—all without shame. Main Topics Covered: Understanding sober curiosity and w...

This is Part 2 of Krissy's story. Last week, Krissy shared the secret she'd been hiding for years and the impossible choice she faced when an ex threatened to expose it. This week, she picks up where that story left off. Krissy shares what happened after telling her family the truth, how she began rebuilding her life, and the winding path that eventually led her from sex work to becoming a license...

Before Krissy became a therapist helping women navigate secrets, betrayal, and impossible relationship decisions, she had secrets of her own. In this deeply personal episode, Krissy shares the winding path from studying opera and musical theater to working in the sensual massage industry, living a double life, and eventually becoming the therapist she is today. We explore shame, survival, identity...

Note: This episode emphasizes open dialogue about female sexuality, debunking myths, and promoting personal empowerment. Listener discretion advised for explicit topics. Join Angie and Krissy as they explore how patriarchy has historically shaped perceptions of female sexuality, from medieval myths to modern medical blind spots. This episode dives into surprising facts about sexual satisfaction, t...

In the inaugural episode of Sex, Secrets and Sass, hosts Krissy Johnson and Angie Martin, both therapists, explore the complexities of sexuality, relationships, and the impact of menopause on women's lives. They share their personal journeys, discuss their professional niches, and delve into the societal taboos surrounding aging and sexual health.