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

Podcast website

kristinbirdwell.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

41. Sex, Drugs, & Soul Excerpt (Ch 12) 11.01.2024

A snippet from Chapter 12 in Sex, Drugs, & Soul. SummaryIn this conversation, Kristin reflects on her journey of self-discovery and breaking free from a toxic relationship. She explores themes of self-worth, inner desires, and the courage to choose a different path. Through her introspection, she realizes the importance of being true to oneself and the detrimental effects of constantly seeking...

40. Letting Go & Trusting the Writing Process 03.01.2024

In this conversation, Kristin Birdwell discusses the process of writing her book and the various attachments she had to release along the way. She shares how she had to let go of her plans to finish writing in Paris due to COVID-19 and instead found inspiration in Costa Rica. Kristin also talks about releasing attachments to traditional publishing and opting for self/hybrid publishing to have more...

39. Astrology, Spirituality, and Quantum Leaping with Joy Bronner 20.12.2023

Talk about a woman who lives up to her name… JOY Bronner. Joy, a fellow Taurus Queen adventurer, and I worked together on a recent BMW tour, and when we first met, I felt an instant synergy.  In this episode, she shares a little about her religious upbringing and how she started exploring spirituality before breaking down the basic characteristics of each astrological sign and wrapping with a crea...

38. A Possible Explanation For Those ATM Receipts From a Former High-End Escort 13.12.2023

After beginning her career working in a top-six management consulting firm then marrying, having children, and getting divorced, to better support her family, Mary Landgraf found herself drawn to the adult entertainment industry as a stripper, high-end call girl, and madam. Mary uses the wisdom she gained through her 15 years of loving and being loved by men to help women understand why their husb...

37. Married Guy Confessional (Part 2) 06.12.2023

My friend and 'Married Guy' confessed to me that there are a lot of things guys want to say aloud but can’t these days... and he wanted to say them. This is part TWO of a two-part episode covering his relationship with sex, being in a sexless marriage, becoming a sugar daddy, and an 'unspoken war on sex.' And heads up, if he sounds funny, it’s because it does… I changed his voi...

36. Married Guy Confessional: Analog Porn, Vanilla Sex, & Spicy Affairs (Part 1) 29.11.2023

My friend and 'Married Guy' confessed to me that there are a lot of things guys want to say aloud but can’t these days... and he wanted to say them. This is part one of a juicy two part episode covering his relationship with sex, being in a sexless marriage, becoming a sugar daddy, and an 'unspoken war on sex.'  Listen to discover what he divulges, and stay tuned for part two w...

35. All Things Memoir Writing 15.11.2023

In this episode, Kristin explores the healing power of memoir writing and provides tangible tools for overcoming writing fears and outlining a memoir. She emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of one's story and shifting from victimhood to empowered creation. Kristin also discusses the role of memoir in leaving a legacy and connecting with oneself. She shares visualization techniques...

34. People, Boundaries, and Predators...Oh, My! 08.11.2023

In this conversation, CR and Kristin discuss the importance of boundaries in relationships. They define boundaries as clear rules and expectations for interactions with others and emphasize the individual nature of boundaries. They explore different types of boundaries, including mental, emotional, material, conversational, physical, time, and internal boundaries. The conversation also delves into...

33. Sex Dungeons and Sugar Daddies with Palmar Kelly 01.11.2023

In this conversation, Kristin interviews Palmar Kelly, a screenwriter, actress, and sex worker. Palmar shares her journey into sex work, starting with a Craigslist ad that led her to a strip club. She then transitioned into being a sugar baby, finding empowerment and creative inspiration in her experiences. Palmar and Kristin discuss the complexities of relationships with sugar daddies, falling in...

32. Lesson From a Modern-Day Caveman 25.10.2023

In this conversation, Kristin shares a story about encountering a modern-day caveman in a ghost town in West Texas. This experience leads her to reflect on the importance of following one's inner directive and living an authentic life. She explores the challenges of accessing the inner directive in a noisy and consumer-driven world. Kristin discusses the power of questioning beliefs and seeki...

31. Fiction Author Geeta Schrayter on Creativity, Motherhood, & Spirituality 18.10.2023

This episode warms my heart!  Geeta & I touch on…  Souls Traveling in Groups Books Being Evergreen Self-Judgement, Comparison, & Growth Within Creativity Geeta’s Creative Process Writing as a Form of Meditation The Upcoming NANO (National Novel Writing Month) Writing Spicy Novels Under a Pen Name Traditional Publishing & Self-Publishing Trusting the Process & Divine Timing Books Me...

30. A Conversation with My Confidant in a Maximum Security Prison 11.10.2023

Chris has been incarcerated for 23 of his 39 years and is currently serving a life sentence. His complete story is traumatic and jarring, yet, also offers healing, insights, and transformation.  During this conversation, we journey on:  His Journey as a Troubled Adolescent  The Death of His Mother & Processing Grief While Locked Up Getting Married in Prison  Tribalism & Factions Sobriety &...

29. Weird Sh*t I Believe 27.09.2023

Listen to discover how God/Universe/Source speaks to me through bugs. (Yes, bugs!) I also explore altered states of consciousness via sensual touch and interactions with extraterrestrials. Hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with Kristin:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inner Circle Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support the show?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Sex, Drugs, & Soul: Finding Grace in the...

28. Aliens, Psychedelics, & Creativity with Award-Winning Filmmaker Tahmina Rafaella 13.09.2023

I believe the impacts, insights, and transformations that psychedelics can have on a human life is profound, and it’s important for me to share personal narratives. Tahmina and I chat about our upcoming trip to Sedona as well as some of our past journeys with psychedelics, sprinkled with a little extraterrestrial beings and creativity.  Heads up, I was tethering my cell hotspot for this conversati...

27. Finding Inspiration Through Grief with Traci Anderson 30.08.2023

Traci and I digest the grief after the death of our dads. With her dad's death six months ago and mine ten years ago, we offer unique perspectives and insights at different stages of the healing process.  Books Mentioned:  The Power of Unwavering Focus by Dandapani The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson Connect with Traci: ⁠ I...

26. Trauma-Informed Coach Genell Gorman Shares How Parent Wounds Show Up in Life and Dating 16.08.2023

Genell Gorman is a father and mother wound mentor who helps women heal their past, break cycles, and come home to themselves authentically. She shares what mother/father wounds are and how they show up before getting real on our own childhood dynamics, increasing awareness of parent wounds, and how to start healing. Connect with Genell: Website Instagram Connect with Kristin:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Inner Circle Ema...

25. Ideals & Intentions for Living Together 02.08.2023

Before visiting CR in Florida for the first time, we chat about our ideals, intentions, and expectations for moving in together. We also dive into our approach for maintaining homeostasis and our individuality while integrating our lives together. Stay tuned because we are going to do an episode 30 days post-move in too!  Connect with Kristin:  ⁠⁠⁠Inner Circle Email List⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ⁠...

24. From Emotionally Unavailable to Healthy Partnership 19.07.2023

For most of my dating life, and don’t get me wrong, I had tons of fun and adventure along the way, my choices were questionable to say the least. At least now, I feel I am in a point to laugh about it and share insights to guide others by sharing my reflections on romance & relationships. In this episode, I explore dating oneself after a break-up, the importance of growing awareness and healin...

23. Celebrating Change in Relationships 05.07.2023

The only guarantee in life is change.... My partner and I digest our approach to change in our relationship as we both evolve individually.  My deep intention with this podcast is to share insight into our journey in hopes of providing opportunities for you to make purposeful choices that serve. I believe the discomfort of accepting yourself and having challenging conversations is worth the result...

22. Puppets, Pinkies, & Purpose 21.06.2023

My boyfriend joins me today to chat about our relationship. This relationship has already shifted my paradigm about relationships. I have experienced a level of depth and intimacy that I didn’t know, or maybe even think, was possible.  In this episode, at about 7 minutes in, he joins and we chat about….  Our Intentional Communication & Vulnerability - Voicing fears, desires, dreams - Puppets a...

21. The Everyday Mystic x Sex, Drugs, & Soul Collab 08.03.2023

The script is flipped this week as I share an interview I did with The Everyday Mystic and Corissa Saint Laurent.  In this episode, I share everyday practices for spiritual and sensual exploration as well as some insight into my healing and creative journey.  Listen to The Everyday Mystic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-everyday-mystic/id1663278496  Connect with Corissa: https://corissa...

20. Consciousness Guide and Travelista Theresa Torrone Shares Her Self-Exploration and Adoption Journeys 15.02.2023

Theresa Torrone is a consciousness guide, lightworker, shaman apprentice, and travel advisor who happens to be a dear friend of mine and a fellow lover of traversing both inner and outer landscapes. I loved our convo... In addition to her adoption story, we dive into listening to the call for courageous action, self-exploration, mirror relationships, asking for signs from the universe, and the pow...

19. Sharing Tantra Definitions and Pleasure Practices 18.01.2023

Let's make love with life in 2023!  In this solo episode, join as Kristin explores tantra definitions, expands on choosing pleasure as her word for the year, and shares practices to enhance pleasure and self-connection. Let’s get intimate! Support the show Connect with Kristin: Website Instagram YouTube Kristin’s Best-Selling Book: Sex, Drugs, & Soul (Amazon) Spotify Audiobook Subscribe t...

18. Weirding Out With My Witchy Soul Sister Traci Anderson 14.12.2022

Heads up, I had a couple of audio issues on this episode... It smoothes out after a few minutes. :) *** We don’t have life all figured out, but we sure do have a fun time chatting about our journeys. Join us as we share and explore...  — finding love, stepping into the unknown, & following her heart to live in Mexico — navigating cultural and language differences in a new country — the unique...

17. Mystic, Memoirist, & Marketer Corissa Saint Laurent Shares How a Near Death Experience Led to Her Spiritual Awakening 07.12.2022

We also dive into… — the evolution of her memoir writing journey — the importance of a felt sense experience for healing — finding her light through depression — meditation, plant medicine, and breath work journeys — acupuncture to tone, balance, and heal ailments — self-inquiry questions to deepen self-awareness — the gifts from her sobriety Corissa is a marketing executive, mom, wife, and spirit...

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