Permission to Be Enchanting

Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content not meant for minors.   Ready for a journey that promises to uncover layers of pleasure you never knew existed? Join Clare Sente and "Intimacy Expert to Millions💋" Susan Bratton as they talk about orgasms and explore techniques to cultivate a variety of orgasmic experiences. Discover the secrets of Orgasmic Activation and Cross Training,...

Life can be pretty hectic that we unknowingly accumulate stress because we are too busy to acknowledge ourselves and our emotions. Then one day, we just burn out. How do we pick ourselves up from this crash? What resources can we reach to help? Join us for an intimate exploration of vulnerability and emotional resilience on this episode of our podcast. Clare Sente and Rachel Watson dive deep into...

Embark on a fascinating journey into the depths of numerology, where the unique vibrational energies of numbers intertwine with our personal experiences, providing a mystical lens through which to understand the intricacies of life. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson sit down with professional numerologist Felicia Bender to talk about what numerology is and how it can help us learn mor...

We can get so caught up living in a fast-paced world that we end up carrying these tensions into the bedroom, making us forget the pleasures of truly connecting that come from slowing down. Clare Sente and Rachel Watson interview intimacy and sex coach Sarah Rose Bright about relaxed sex, what it is and what it isn't. They learn that not having a goal of orgasm and instead focusing on expanding ou...

Our body contains more wisdom than we give it credit to. Often, we can find healing just by tapping and trusting the body’s intelligence. Ali Mezey embraces this. She is a pioneer in body-based modalities, a practitioner, educator, and facilitator of individual and group transformation and healing. In this episode, she joins Clare Sente and Rachel Watson to discuss further the wisdom that exists i...

Your pelvic health is the foundation of your well-being. You don't have to settle for discomfort. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson invite Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Amanda Rafferty to talk about common changes that happen to a woman after delivering a baby, in perimenopause, and menopause. Mandy discusses the mysteries of the pelvic floor, a part of our body often overlooked but...

Women's Circles: Where vulnerability meets empowerment, and self-love becomes a powerful ritual. In this enchanting episode, your hosts Clare Sente and Rachel Watson discuss how they originally met through a women's circle in 2020 and their positive experiences of being in other women's circles. They discuss how women's circles are more than just a trend—they're a timeless source of wisdom and sup...

Today's midlife dating scene captures the clash between digital swipes and the timeless search for genuine connections. In this episode, Clare interviews dating and relationship coach Bex Burton about why it feels so difficult to date in today's digital age with swiping apps. Unpacking the complexities of modern dating apps and the swipe culture, Bex provides insightful guidance on why the quest f...

Pleasure, curiosity, and empowerment – the keys to unlocking a life of unapologetic joy and self-discovery. We are back for part 2 of Clare Sente’s Origin Story. For today’s episode, we dive deep into Clare’s sexual awakening and explore the realms of pleasure, curiosity, and empowerment. Clare shares how her childhood conditioning was around sex, what she wished her younger self could have known,...

In this episode, Clare gets to be the superhero as Rachel interviews her about her origin story. We discover that from a young age, she got the message that she should be more like her older sisters. Clare had to go through a few repeating life lessons before earning her superhero cape. Luckily, she survived her eight car accidents intact and has been accident-free for 14 years. Learning about inh...

We all have origin stories because we are superheroes in our own lives. Part of our empowerment journey involves looking at our early conditioning so we choose consciously for creating our next chapters living authentically. We begin Season 3 with Clare asking Rachel about her upbringing as a Mormon. She opens up on how this affected her and what she learned was "normal" regarding how a woman shou...

Exploring and understanding our bodies can be a valuable and empowering experience. Our personal experiences with connecting to our bodies can vary, and it's important to approach such explorations with an open mind and respect for individual preferences and comfort levels. In this episode, Rachel and Clare provided valuable insights, guidance, and support for individuals seeking to enhance their...

Menopause affects so many women, yet it's still a topic shrouded in mystery and discomfort. With the proper education and guidance, women can discover personalized solutions to manage symptoms and thrive during this significant life transition. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson welcome a special guest, Adele Johnston . Building on a previous episode, the trio dives even deeper into th...

"You cannot pose yourself into looking sexy. You can feel yourself into being sexy." - Rachel Watson.   In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson talk about their work and specifically how Rachel's work with her boudoir photography is about empowering women to feel great about themselves. It will resonate with us if we allow ourselves to be seen, feel pretty, and be the center of attenti...

At some point in time, we will hit menopause. It could arrive early for some, while others may have it later. Either way, it will come and create changes for the rest of your life. And wouldn’t it be great to know more about it before it happens to help you through? In this episode, Clare Sente takes the hot seat opposite Rachel Watson to share her experience with menopause. She talks about some o...

When was the last time you took a look at your vulva? Do you talk about your genitals, or even talk about them? There is so much shame around this topic that even professionals like gynecologists find it hard to use the correct terminology for female genitalia. Naomi Gale thrives in this space. As a professional vaginologist, she specializes in helping women and girls build a healthy relationship...

After binge watching the Netflix show: How to Build a Sex Room, Clare and Rachel talk about how our physical environment plays a part in our relationship. *apologies for Clare's sound quality on this episode, her mic wasn't working but we're all back to amazing quality next episode!* Rachel talks about how her room becomes a dumping ground of things to sort and fix - serving as a constant reminder...

Inspired by Esther Perel's lovely quote "Sex isn't something we do, it's a place we go" we talk about what sex means to us and 5 verbs of sex: ask, take, refuse, receive, share. As always we chat about checking in with our bodies, understanding our desires and having fun! As well as our meditation practices. A link to one of Esther's talks on TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_...

What gets you going? What slams your brakes on? In this episode we chat about the different things that put on the gas (accelerator) pedal and what things hit that brake pedal when it comes to sexual desire. Learn why Clare doesn't eat broccoli before sex and what our gas and brake pedal things are! Link to an article by Emily Nagoski on the Dual Control Model referenced in this episode: https://m...

***Spoiler Alert*** We talk about this movie in great detail. If you haven't watched it yet, go watch it then come back because otherwise we might spoil the movie for you! The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack and is written by Katy Brand and directed by Sophie Hyde. Through the discussion of the movie we explore the themes of sexual desire, sex work, asking for what you want, Nancy Sto...

In part two we dive deeper into all thing energetic orgasms.

Clare is back from her Costa Rica retreat and she's here to tell us more about energetic orgasms! We mentioned this in Season 1 but the most frequent request we've had is to talk more about them. So in this two-parter Clare shares her energetic orgasm experiences and gives us advice on how we can have them too!

Season two is here! And now we've met in REAL LIFE! After spending some time this summer dancing, drumming (and drinking) in a yurt we are back together for another season. This episode is all about P L E A S U R E, what limits it, what increases it and how it can make our whole life better.

Episode 13: Celebration with guest Morgana McCabe Allan, PhD Let’s spiral up! Our special guest on this episode is the person who introduced Clare and Rachel to each other (thank you Morgana!) and we are celebrating. We celebrate Morgana’s new book "Unbecoming" and talk about how to reflect on our own goodness and shine as the beings we truly are. We discuss our inherent negativity bias, which is...

In this episode Rachel and Clare talk about the importance of including conscious breathing during lovemaking.  Rachel shares her recent experience of connecting multiple times with her husband using breath and realized how common it is to unconsciously hold your breath, thinking you might lose the sexual buildup of energy if you take time to pay attention to your breath.  Breathing toge...