Sex in the Seminary Podcast: Integrating Spirituality Into Real Human Life

What happens when an ancient ceremonial plant meets modern spirituality? In this exclusive conversation, I sit down with Mateo Solecito, founder of Holy Wow Cacao, to explore the sacred tradition of ceremonial cacao and why it has become one of the fastest-growing plant medicines in spiritual and wellness communities. Together, we discuss the indigenous roots of cacao, the responsibility of honori...

When you are grounded in God any place can become your seminary.

You heard God calling you to ministry… did you pick up or let it go to voicemail? What does it really mean to answer the call to ministry when the path ahead is anything but clear? Is becoming a minister about earning a title—or allowing God to transform you from the inside out? In this episode of Confession Booth, I sit down with Minister Mabel Lusengo for a candid conversation about trusting the...

Coach Joy sits down with Ira Calixto of Casa Mama Yemi in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for a conversation about ancestry, healing, spiritual connection, and returning to what matters most. Due to a technical issue, a portion of this interview was lost during recording. What remains is still filled with wisdom, insight, and heart. Part Two is already in the works and will be released soon. Part of the...

Love or Limerence? Are you still checking your ex’s Instagram? Not because you want them back, but because a part of you hasn’t let go of the story. Sometimes we’re not attached to the person—we’re attached to the possibility, the memory, or the version of ourselves that existed with them. Dorothy Tennov, the American psychologist who gave us the word limerence. Her 1979 book, Love and Limerence:...

Love or Limerence? Are you still checking your ex’s Instagram? Not because you want them back, but because a part of you hasn’t let go of the story. Sometimes we’re not attached to the person—we’re attached to the possibility, the memory, or the version of ourselves that existed with them. Dorothy Tennov, the American psychologist who gave us the word limerence. Her 1979 book, Love and Limerence:...

What if the relationships you experience are not random… but reflective? In this powerful episode of Sex in the Seminary, Coach Joy—also known as Amelia Strang—invites you into a deeper level of self-reflection. Instead of asking, “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners?”—this conversation shifts the question to something more transformative: “What is this experience revealing a...

In this deeply personal Confession Booth episode, Coach Joy confronts the masks people wear to survive, succeed, fit in, and avoid rejection. Inspired by the classic song Fake by Alexander O’Neal, this conversation explores the emotional exhaustion of performing versions of ourselves that disconnect us from truth, peace, and authenticity.  From changing identities to hiding pain behind spirituali...

In this Confession Booth episode of Sex in the Seminary: Integrating Spirituality Into Real Human Life, Coach Joy shares a deeply personal reflection on courage, vulnerability, dating, emotional healing, spirituality, relationships, and the uncomfortable process of becoming honest with yourself. Because sometimes courage is simply telling yourself the truth. Through real-life experiences, spiritua...

In this powerful episode of Sex in the Seminary Podcast, host Coach Joy welcomes Ira Calixto for a soul-stirring conversation about healing, heritage, and returning to the wisdom of our roots. Ira shares her journey of honoring ancestral traditions, creating sacred spaces for women, and the transformative power of cacao as a heart-opening plant medicine. Together, they explore what it means to rec...

In this episode, we’re joined by Minister Tuyeni Akanke—Minister of Spiritual Consciousness, founder of the nonprofit HomeGirl Huddle, entrepreneur, and spoken word artist—for a powerful conversation on Resurrection and Recreation. This isn’t just theology—it’s real life. We explore what it means to experience resurrection as a daily practice: releasing old identities, healing from past versions o...

As we close the chapter on 2025 and prepare to step into 2026, Coach Joy sits down with Master Astrologer and Musician Lorenzo Sanford for a powerful, grounding conversation on cosmic timing, energetic integration, and conscious preparation for what’s next. In this episode of Sex in the Seminary Podcast, we explore: - The astrological and energetic themes of 2025 and what this year has been asking...

In this deeply honest and soul-stirring episode of Sex in the Seminary, we sit down with Ebony Curtis for a powerful edition of Pew Pillow Talk: Not at 50! A devoted Christian, mother of seven, and entrepreneur, Ebony opens up about the realities of motherhood, the transformation of her body through childbirth, and the often unspoken journey of reclaiming self-worth after 50. With grace, humor, an...

In this episode, we’re diving into Save Yourself: A Practical Guide for Understanding Energy, Emotions, and Health by Dr. Ebun Adelona—a powerful guide to understanding what’s really happening beneath your upset and how it’s impacting your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Adelona breaks down a practical, no-fluff framework for identifying the root causes of internal distress—whet...