Owning Your Sexual Self

Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast!  This week I am joined by the amazing Tugce Balik! Tugce is an ABS certified sexologist Authentic Tantra® practitioner, and advisor to the AI empowered intimacy concierge Arya.  Tugce bridges eastern wisdom with western science in a way that makes pleasure feel accessible, exciting, and deeply human. Her belief that pleasure is medicine i...

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so thrilled to welcome back Dr Aly Ash! She’s a Stanford lecturer, author, and the founder of TurnON Love, and she has such a gift for turning life’s hardest moments into opportunities for growth. In this episode we’re talking about breakups; how to handle them with grace, how to process the grief without getting stuck in it, and...

Hello party people! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! What is it about vacation sex that feels so good? Maybe it’s the sunshine, maybe it’s the lack of stress, or maybe it’s just that “no responsibilities, no problem” energy. In this episode, I’m talking about why intimacy hits different when you’re away and how to bring that same spark home with you. In...

Hello everyone! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Diane, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who helps couples keep long-term love and libido thriving. Her work focuses on keeping connection and libido alive through honest communication, curiosity, and care. Dr. Diane has a gift for making complex topics feel approachable and real, and her insights on desire, intimacy, and par...

Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am so thrilled to welcome back the incredible Darshana Avila. You might recognize her from Netflix’s Sex, Love & Goop , where she helped bring real conversations about pleasure and embodiment into the mainstream. Darshana is a renowned somatic sex and intimacy coach and the creator of Erotic Wholeness , a body of work th...

Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to welcome Cory Ruth to the podcast this week! Cory is a registered dietitian and women’s health expert who has helped countless women better understand PCOS, fertility, and hormone balance. She is the creator of the PCOS Boss Academy, the Get Pregnant with PCOS program, and the Vita PCOS supplement...

Hey, hey! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I'm joined by Tash Doherty! Tash is a writer, creator, and voice for shameless sexuality. She has a gift for turning personal experiences into stories that inspire others to embrace their desires without apology. From her bold perspective on pleasure to her passion for helping people release shame...

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am beyond excited to welcome back one of my absolute favorite guests, Susan Bratton. Susan is a powerhouse in the world of intimacy and pleasure, known for making sex feel approachable, fun, and endlessly expansive. She has spent decades teaching people how to release shame, understand their bodies, and unlo...

Hello everyone! I’m so excited for this week’s episode with the amazing Gabriela Rosa! Gabriela is a fertility specialist, naturopath, Harvard University award scholar, and founder of the Rosa Institute! She’s worked with over 200,000 couples across 110 countries, helping them navigate infertility, miscarriage, and failed treatments. Her expertise in both science and integrative medicine makes her...

Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I can hardly believe I get to say this, but today’s guests are none other than Vanessa and Xander Marin! Vanessa is a sex therapist with over 20 years of experience, Xander is the self-proclaimed “regular dude” by her side, and together they’ve built this amazing platform of relatable, hilarious, and truly practical advice for couples....

Welcome back! Today’s guest is the amazing Sarah Intelligator and we are talking all about holistic divorce! Sarah is a family law attorney and longtime yoga teacher who brings heart, empathy, and a whole new approach to what divorce can look like. She’s here to share how she helps people navigate breakups in a healthier, more grounded way and how to avoid the most common mistakes in relationships...

Hello everyone! This week’s episode is such a good one and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I’m finally back with a solo episode and we are talking all about non sexual touch. Think cozy cuddles, lingering hugs, playful connection, and intimacy without pressure. In this episode: Why non sexual touch matters more than we think How intimacy without expectation builds real connection What the bristl...

We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Pamela Madsen, a true pioneer in the world of sexuality and somatic healing. Pamela has spent decades helping women reconnect with their bodies, embrace pleasure, and reclaim their desires. From founding the American Fertility Association to leading transformational retreats through...

Hello hello! Welcome back for the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week’s episode is a super special one because I have a very important guest joining me, my husband Danny! Not only are we squeezing in this recording just in time for our usual Monday launch, but that Monday also happens to be our anniversary. Seven years married, twelve years together, and a whole lot of history that started...

Hello! We're back with the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m chatting with the incredible Emily Zawatsky aka Emily Zed Sex Ed, the Canadian queer sex educator shaking up sex ed as you know it. With over ten years of experience, Emily brings so much warmth, humor, and real talk to topics that often get overlooked. She's on a mission to close the huge gaps in traditional sex e...

Welcome back! Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so pumped for this week's episode with Sara Reardon, pelvic health expert and the author of Floored ! We’re talking all about her amazing book, which goes into the complexities of pelvic health with honesty, humor, and a ton of practical advice. Sara’s approach will make you feel empowered and...

Hello everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amanda Neri to talk all things pelvic floor. Amanda is a pelvic health expert who makes this topic feel way less awkward and way more empowering. Amanda brings warmth, knowledge, and some serious real talk to this episode, and I'm so excited to have her here! In...

Hello! We're back with another solo episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! If you're tired of feeling disconnected or like you're always the one holding things together, you're going to want to listen to this. This episode is packed with powerful ways to invite more affection, respect, and joy into your relationship. These tools are simple but seriously transformative,...

Welcome back Owning Your Sexual Self listeners! I first heard about the O-Shot while wandering through a women’s conference and immediately got curious. Enter Kathryn Faraj. She's a former ICU nurse turned hormone and sexual wellness expert who is flipping the script on how we approach libido, pleasure, and feeling good in our bodies. In this episode, Kathryn shares her journey and offers ins...

Hello everyone! We're back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I've got Christine Marie Mason with me today! Christine is the founder of Rosebud Woman, the brilliant mind behind The Nine Lives of Woman, and someone who’s been studying and teaching all things embodiment, sexuality and consciousness for over two decades. This episode is packed with wisdom, fresh per...

Hello, hello! We're back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Get ready for a juicy and grounded conversation with somatic coach and nervous system genius, Hannah Deindorfer. Hannah shares what it really means to feel safe in your body and why that sense of safety changes everything. This episode is full of practical tools, gentle insights, and powerful reminders to hel...

Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! You’re in for such a powerful episode today with my friend Alicia Stanko. After nearly ten years as an ER nurse, Alicia shifted into holistic wellness coaching and is now helping people create real change in their lives. We talk about the mind body connection, overcoming adversity, and how prioritizing your health can transform everything...

Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we’re refreshing my 30 Day Intimacy Challenge, a 30-day journey designed to add more play, excitement, and emotional closeness with your partner. I'll be sharing simple yet powerful daily prompts that help you prioritize connection without pressure or expectation. In this episode: Why 30 days of small actions can transform...

Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I love getting to record episodes with friends who are just as passionate about this work as I am, and today’s guest is one of those people! Shannon is a midlife coach and somatic practitioner, helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and all the shifts that come with this phase of life. She is all about embracing mid...

Hello hello! Welcome to the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! Susan Bratton is back, and I could not be more excited! She was one of my favorite guests last year, and if you’ve heard her before, you know why. As an intimacy expert to millions, she brings all the juicy tips on passionate lovemaking, bedroom communication and keeping your sex life amazing at any age. Get ready to explore new paths to...