Kristin Birdwell

Sex, Drugs, & Soul

Society EN ↓ 116 episodes

Welcome to Sex, Drugs, & Soul, where the sacred gets spicy, the growth gets real, and the self-discovery comes with a side of mischief. I’m Kristin Birdwell, author, host, & playful professional line-blurrer between the profane and the profound. On this podcast, we break the rules, shed the shame, and get intimate through vulnerable conversations, sensual explorations, aaaand the occasional existential crisis.  I bring raw stories, deep wisdom, and unfiltered conversations with fellow seekers, sensual enthusiasts, experts, and pleasure revolutionaries. We’re talking sexuality, self-expression,...

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Kristin Birdwell

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Society

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kristinbirdwell.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

91. What Can Our Fantasies Tell Us? | Justin Gottlieb on Tantra, Fantasies, & Desires 29.09.2025

Some of my favorite quotes from this episode: "Where there's horniness, there's healing..."   & " Vulnerability is the gateway to intimacy." Justin Gottlieb, a sexual freedom coach and tantric facilitator, joins this week for a deep dive into fantasies, tantra, and sexual liberation.  We explore... What is Tantra, really? Justin’s take, why it’s not just about sex...

90. Tantric Daddy Take Two: Dennis Hull on Control, Surrender, & Letting Go 22.09.2025

Tantric Daddy Take 2! Dennis Hull returns for an unfiltered conversation on conscious masculinity, emotional availability, and the power of slowing down.  We talk about... The emotional toll of hyper-independence Finding a rhythm between doing and being The shadow side of polarity & performance Rest as an act of rebellion in hustle culture Holding space without trying to fix or rescue Discomfo...

89. Conscious Kink 101: Kimi Inch on Awakening Erotic Energy & Leading with Heart 15.09.2025

“Your reality is a result of your nervous system and how you see life. Let’s shift that and be the doms of our lives.” - Kimi This conversation with Kimi Inch, The Creatrix of Erotic Leadership™, is one I’ve been dreaming about for over a year. Kimi is a renowned expert with 20+ years of experience in the realm of intimacy, conscious kink, and unlocking your body’s untapped erotic energy. Featured...

88. From Purity Culture to Pleasure Preacher | Lauren Elise Rogers 08.09.2025

“Sex isn’t everything, but it’s part of everything.” What happens when a virgin bride raised in purity culture becomes a pleasure preacher? In this raw conversation, I sit down with Lauren Elise Rogers, sexuality educator, intimacy coach, and founder of SexEdForYou.com. From growing up in the confines of religious purity culture to reclaiming her voice and becoming a sexuality educator, Lauren emb...

87. My Fave Jewish Friend is Getting Turned on by Jesus | Sammi Sadicario's Healing Journey Through Music, Voice, & Faith 01.09.2025

Can music heal anxiety?  In this conversation, Sammi Sadicario , vocalist, voice coach, and radiant creative, shares her powerful transformation from Jewish roots to a profound connection with Jesus and how she is navigating this shift in ideology.  Through music, neuroscience, and spirituality, Sammi reveals how voice becomes a sacred tool for healing, identity, and awakening. We explore: How sin...

86. BONUS: What Is Pussy-Centered Living? Reclaiming Desire in Sexless Marriages | Jenny Braxton 18.08.2025

In this heart-opening, libido-reviving, shame-shedding convo, I sit down with Jenny Braxton, a somatic sex, love, and relationship coach and founder of Pussy-Centered Living. We cannonball straight into the deep end (no weather chit-chat here) to talk about sexless marriages, postpartum pain, desire dips, and the radical reclamation of our sensuality. 00:00 Cannonballing into sexless marriage + li...

85. BONUS: Filthy Little Secrets x Sex, Drugs, & Soul Collab 04.08.2025

Before the next season kicks off, we are mixing it up! In this bonus episode, I chat with Marvin of Filthy Little Secrets ! Filthy Little Secrets is a podcast where real, everyday women get real about sex to shatter stigma and trample taboo—one candid conversation at a time. This conversation feels like church, confession, and a late-night skinny dip all in one! We get into... ✦ What happens when...

84. Four Types of Sex, Inner Union, & Power of Transformational Pleasure | Tantra Talk with Juan Es Alzate 28.07.2025

In this powerful episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul , we go all in on transformational sex, shamanic intimacy, and sacred union with luminous healer and modern shaman Juan Es Alzate. We explore: 💋 The 4 types of sex: procreative, recreational, restorative, & transformational 🌀 What makes sex “shamanic” and how intention, breath, and energy change everything 💓 Inner union & the dance of t...

83. How to Find Balance, Heal, & Trust Your Intuition | Josh Brinkman on Happiness & Self-Growth 21.07.2025

What happens when you mix East Texas charm, soulful wisdom, and a baddie on a mission to stay balanced in a chaotic world? You get this heart-opening convo with Josh Brinkman. We explore it all from healing and happiness to the woo-woo wonder of soul contracts and full moon energy spikes. In this episode, we talk… ✦ What balance really looks like in messy, magical real life ✦ How your words impact...

82. The Future of Addiction Medicine: Psychedelics, AI, and Rewriting Your Story | Dr. Jason Giles 14.07.2025

“When courage overcomes habit, your story begins to change.” In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Giles —addiction medicine specialist, author, speaker, and a man who has walked both sides of the story. Once a high-achieving anesthesiologist addicted to fentanyl, Dr. Giles opens up about the addiction, the rock-bottom moment that changed everything, and how he has since helped more than 10,000 p...

81. A Double Priestess Playground: From Devil Dick Energy to Divine Feminine Downloads | Tiff Love 07.07.2025

What happens when you blend hillbilly roots, sex magic, grief alchemy, and divine priestess play? A whole-ass tantric resurrection.  In this deliciously raw episode, I sit down with pleasure priestess and tantric healer Tiff Love for a no-holds-barred convo on reclaiming our truth, embodying our sensuality, and integrating the fragmented pieces of our past for wholeness. We dive into… 🌑 Owning yo...

80. Research Partners, French Lovers, & Vibrating Suitcases | Intimacy Expert Susan Bratton 30.06.2025

Watch this episode here. What do vibrating suitcases, ethical non-monogamy, and clit-stroking meditations have in common? They all make an appearance in this juicy episode with the Intimacy Expert to Millions, Susan Bratton . In this convo, Susan and I toss the script and drop into a behind-the-scenes look at my dating life. Yes, we’re talking a local lover and a possible threesome in Mexico, plus...

79. Use Life’s Sh*t Moments as Creative Fertilizer | Pia Leichter on Creativity, Pleasure, & Transformation 23.06.2025

“Your desires are yours for a reason — they’re data, they’re direction.” This week, I chat with Pia Leichter, an artist and embodiment guide, to explore how creativity, play, and ritual have helped both of us move through life’s biggest transitions. We talked about the beauty of death ceremonies, romanticizing life, the power of stillness, and how tuning into our bodies can guide us through grief,...

78. A Squirrel, A Bomb, & The Politics of Laughter with Comedian Tony Casillas 16.06.2025

In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul , I talk with stand-up comedian Tony Casillas about the courage it takes to be funny when the truth isn't always comfortable. We unpack how personal experiences, from strict religious upbringings to flawed sex education, inform the jokes comedians tell and the deeper truths behind them. From bombing on stage to navigating audience dynamics, this is a co...

77. Sex Work, Modern Dating, & the Madonna-Whore Complex: A Peek Inside the Male Psyche with Sexologist Coral Osborne 09.06.2025

In this episode of Sex, Drugs, and Soul , I chat with certified sexologist Coral Osborne. Our paths crossed in Austin at various events, and I've been impressed by her advocacy for men and the valuable insights she shares online on topics such as dating, intimacy, and authentic relating. We also share stories from our lived sex work experiences and how they have informed our views on intimacy...

76. Psychedelics, Finding Purpose in Pain, & The Creative Process: Emmy-Winning Alex Ruiz on Art as Alchemy 02.06.2025

What if the darkest night of your soul (ego) was actually a canvas? Emmy award-winning artist Alex Ruiz joins me for a raw, riveting ride through depression, psychedelics, and creative resurrection. From The Simpsons and Beauty and the Beast to sacred ceremonies with peyote, Alex shares how he went from burnout and suicidal ideation to finding purpose and birthing a body of work that channels myst...

75. Turned On & Unapologetic: Rewriting the Rules of Porn with Afterglow CEO & Founder Lilly Sparks 26.05.2025

What if porn could actually deepen your intimacy, spark real connection, and help you reclaim your pleasure without shame? In this rebellious and radically honest episode, I sit down with Lily Sparks, the visionary founder and CEO of Afterglow, an ethical porn platform created by women. We dive deep into what it means to be turned on with intention from busting the myths around porn addiction to n...

74. From Relationship Roommates to Ravished: The Hot Monogamy Prescription with Dr. Diane Mueller 19.05.2025

So many of us are craving deeper intimacy, but no one ever taught us how to actually talk about sex, desire, or what turns us on.  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Diane Mueller for a conversation about what it takes to keep passion alive in long-term relationships. We get into the truth about libido (hint: it’s not just hormones), the impact of the nervous system on arousal, and how communicati...

73. Don't Swallow The Boric Acid... 12.05.2025

This episode is dedicated to Larro! Love you, brother. Let's roll... *** In this tender and truth-soaked episode, I open up about my journey with grief after losing a dear friend who left this world far too soon. It’s raw. It’s real. Emotional AF...and wrapped in love. I talk about the gut-punch of loss, the wild ride of emotions that followed, and the unexpected signs he sent me from the oth...

72. Tantric Daddy Energy? Dennis Hull Delivers 28.04.2025

In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dennis Hull, a trauma-informed coach and tantric practitioner, to explore healing through vulnerability, masculine-feminine dynamics, and the art of emotional connection. We discuss tantra as a path to empowerment, the role of safe spaces, and how practices like BDSM can support healing when grounded in consent and authenticity. From savoring grief to protect...

71. The Science + Soul of Shadow Work with Danielle Massi 21.04.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Massi for a deep dive into shadow work, unpacking what it really means to face the hidden aspects of ourselves. Our conversation moves through personal stories, common misconceptions, and the quiet power of self-awareness as a catalyst for healing. Together, we explore the emotional complexity of therapy, the nuanced challenges of working with personality...

70. Love Lessons, Kitchen Confessions, & Finding Yourself Later in Life with Top Chef Carlos 14.04.2025

From the art of cooking to navigating modern dating, we explore how creativity, relationships, and personal transformation all intertwine. Ghosting, breakups, and life’s big questions come to the table as we uncover the lessons hidden in failure, the wisdom from ancient civilizations, and the power of self-discovery.  No topic is off-limits as we challenge expectations and embrace the complexities...

69. Polyamory vs. Relationship Anarchy: What’s the Difference? | Sage Drennon on Loving Outside the Lines 07.04.2025

“Relationship anarchy is liberation — uprooting every system of oppression we’ve unknowingly brought into love.” — Sage Are traditional relationship structures limiting your personal freedom? In this episode, I dive deep with Sage into relationship anarchy, non-monogamy, and the power of love without rules.  From exploring the transition between polyamory and relationship anarchy to breaking free...

68. Stop Sabotaging Your Miracles: Subconscious Patterns, Self-Love, & The Science of Miracles | Dr. Sharnael 31.03.2025

Are you secretly sabotaging your own miracles? 👀 In this episode of Sex, Drugs, & Soul , I sit down with Dr. Sharnael to explore the subconscious sh*t that keeps us stuck in cycles of illness, toxic love, money drama, and feeling “blocked” from the life we know is meant for us. We talk about how trauma gets stored in the limbic system and biofield , why your subconscious literally takes every...

67. Neurofeedback, Brain Mapping, & Psychedelics: Rewiring Trauma with Dr. Ron Nathanson 24.03.2025

“I did this for you, not to you. It wasn’t a punishment, it was a gift.” – Medicine message from Dr. Ron’s ceremony What if your “anxiety” isn’t a personality flaw… but a brainwave pattern stuck in fight-or-flight? In this episode, Kristin sits down with Dr. Ron Nathanson – chiropractor, neurofeedback specialist, and psychedelic-assisted healing guide – to explore how brain mapping, neurofeedback,...

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