Permission to Be Enchanting

Exploring the path to erotic wholeness often begins with a deep, embodied understanding of self. Clare Sente sits down with Darshana Avila , a trauma-informed somatic educator and sexological bodyworker, to dive into her unique approach that champions erotic embodiment and personal agency. Darshana explains the necessity of addressing the nervous system first through somatic experiencing before mo...

Christianity focuses a lot on how to nourish yourself spiritually, but it condemns anything about bringing pleasure to oneself. Being sex positive is seen as taboo by many Christians – but do we really need to see it in such a negative light? Author and public theologian Rev. Beverly Dale disagrees, and she joins Clare Sente to discuss why pleasure-focused Christianity is not an impossibility. She...

Even though it is a natural occurrence in any woman’s life, talking about menopause is still widely considered taboo. When women experience a decline in intimacy in their sex lives because of it, they tend to blame themselves. Janet McGeever is here to put an end to this unhealthy mindset. She joins Clare Sente to talk about the book she co-authored with Diana Richardson, Tantric Sex and Menopause...

Dr. Joli Hamilton , a relationship coach and research psychologist, discusses her sixteen-year personal journey and twenty-year expertise in non-monogamous relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing jealousy, which she terms an "elephant in the room." Joli's doctoral research focused on the archetypal nature of jealousy in polyamorous relationships. She highlights t...

Anyone should be able to rewrite their sexual script and story if they so desire. Lauren Rogers , a certified holistic sexuality educator, discusses her journey from a strict religious upbringing to becoming an empowered sexuality coach. She emphasizes the importance of rewriting one's sexual story and overcoming sex-negative beliefs. Lauren shares her method of helping clients reconnect with thei...

Sarah Rose Bright and Graeme Waterfield , a couple of over seven years, discuss their approach to "making love" as a transformative practice for deeper intimacy and pleasure. Sarah, a love, sex, and intimacy coach, and Graeme, a tai chi and meditation teacher, emphasize the importance of conscious, mindful sex over performance-based intercourse. They highlight the benefits of this approach, includ...

Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers , a licensed sex therapist and author, discusses the impact of sexual shame on intimacy and well-being. She highlights her book Shameless Parenting , which addresses raising shame-free, confident kids and healing parental shame. Dr. Tina explains how sexual shame begins in interpersonal relationships and is exacerbated by societal and cultural norms. She emphasizes the im...

Susan Morgan Taylor , a somatic sex therapist, discusses her approach to helping couples navigate mismatched libidos and sexless marriages. She emphasizes the importance of removing orgasm as the goal and focusing on direct pleasure through noticing, naming, and negotiating sensations.   Susan shares her personal journey from a sexless marriage to discovering full-body orgasms and the transfo...

Intimacy is a dance that requires self-awareness, trust, and vulnerability. In this episode, Somatic Sex Educators Rahi Chun and Ariel Szabo guide us on a journey into deeper intimacy and connection for couples. They explore the importance of self-intimacy, self-trust, and self-attunement as the foundation for thriving relationships, and how childhood experiences and patterns can impact our adult...

Faith Laux , a somatic sex and relationship coach from Asheville, North Carolina, discusses her journey into kink as a healing modality. Diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2022, she uses pleasure to thrive. Faith explains kink as being turned on by taboo, which can be non-sexual, and emphasizes the importance of communication and consent. She describes creating kinky rituals for personal gr...

Amanda Biccum discusses the distinction between intimacy and sexuality, emphasizing that intimacy is rooted in emotional connection and presence, while sexuality is more physical and energetic. She highlights the importance of self-intimacy and the need for couples to have brave conversations to address their deeper longings and challenges. Amanda shares her experiences and insights from working w...

Vive la Vulva! Rachel Watson is back joining Clare Sente as a regular guest to kick off Season 5. This episode is dedicated to increasing the pleasure and frequency of oral sex as a main event for creating pleasure and intimacy, rather than obligatory "foreplay" before intercourse. They discuss personal takeaways from reading the book, "She Comes First" by Ian Kerner, PhD. and experiences that mad...

Steve Shiva Corbett shares his experiences in personal development and the difficulty of finding role models for healthy masculinity. In this episode, he highlights the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and the need for rites of passage to foster emotional intelligence. He also discusses the role of the feminine as an Oracle in providing feedback to men. Steve and his partner, Amanda...

In this second discussion with bodyworker and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast , Ali Mezey talks with Clare Sente about the intelligence and wisdom of the body, particularly in the context of sexuality and trauma. Ali created a healing modality called "Personal Geometry" that uses spatial relationships to explore and heal relationships with oneself and others. They emphasize the importance of re...

Tantra is an ancient practice that weaves together the physical, spiritual, and emotional to create a life of deep connection and pleasure. In this episode, we explore this fascinating world with Amanda Biccum , an international Tantra and embodiment facilitator. Amanda shares her personal journey of transformation, from experiencing asexual relationships and deep body shame to discovering the lib...

Why is sex feeling so... off these days? Dr. Nan Wise , a renowned sex therapist, sheds light on the global sexual recession and explores why couples are struggling to communicate their needs and wants. Discover how to bridge the orgasm gap, cultivate deeper attunement, and reignite the passion in your relationship.

Your body is not broken—it’s a relationship waiting to be discovered. Bonnie Bliss , a somatic sexologist and embodiment teacher, discusses her approach to helping women reconnect with their bodies and enhance their sexual experiences. She emphasizes the importance of embodiment, which involves being consciously aware of one's body through practices like self-touch, movement, and meditation. Bliss...

Ready to transform your sexual energy into a source of strength and confidence? Join us for a deep dive into male sexuality like you've never heard before with guest Graeme Waterfield , an expert in sexual energy mastery for men. In this eye-opening conversation, Graeme reveals how making sexual energy conscious—and learning to control it—can break the cycle of unfulfilling habits like compulsive...

In today's episode, guest Julie Wood explains the importance of visualizing our wombs (or the energy of our wombs, if a woman has had a hysterectomy) as sacred vessels that carry the wisdom of our ancestors, as well as the connection to the Divine Feminine. Julie is a Medicine Woman, Feminine Empowerment Coach and Family Constellations Facilitator. Her work originated from her own midlife call out...

Often misunderstood and stigmatized, orgasms are a natural and pleasurable part of human sexuality. In this enlightening episode, Naomi Harris , the Pleasure Naturopath, joins Clare Sente to explore the journey from pain and numbness to profound pleasure. Naomi talks about how we are conditioned from the start that sex is supposed to hurt the first time and how that conditioning keeps women from q...

Pleasure is not a luxury; it's a necessity for well-being. In part two of our series, Dr. Nan Wise returns to take us deeper into the fascinating world of neuroscience and pleasure. As a psychotherapist, sex therapist, neuroscientist, and author, Dr. Wise explores the crucial role of pleasure in our lives. She breaks down the seven emotional instincts hardwired into humans, the brain's three level...

Clare Sente talks with fellow sex coach  Nadia Lune  about her work as a Queer and Gender Expansive Coach to help women and gender-expansive beings reclaim their power by reclaiming their sexuality. When rewriting our sexual story, we take a look at how our sexual story was given to us and whether the labels we hold are the labels that represent who we are and empower us. They talk about...

Mastering our emotional instincts is key to unlocking a healthier and happier life. Join this episode as Dr. Nan Wise —a neuroscientist, a sex therapist, and author of the book, Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure, for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life —explains about the Seven Basic Emotional Instincts wired into our human and mammal brains for survival...

So many women find it difficult to fully embrace their body and sexuality because of the weight of shame and societal expectations around sex. In this powerful episode, join Clare Sente in Season 4's premiere as she welcomes Laura Bogush , who carries on the legacy of sex educator Betty Dodson (Guru of Self Pleasure). Together, they explore the transformative power of self-pleasure, overcoming sha...

Wholistic Sex Educator and author of Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure , Sheri Winston talks with Clare Sente about teaching pleasure-centered sex ed for grown-ups. She coined the term, "FEN" = Female Erectile Network. Come learn about female anatomy related to great sex, you will never be able to look at a jumbo roll of paper towels the same way again! Sheri was featured...