The Wright Conversations

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.***   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podca...

Nox Black (they/them) is a rope artist, erotic witch, conscious kink coach, and photographer, living and practicing on occupied Lenape Land in Brooklyn, NY. Using rope sessions, witch rituals, somatic therapies, magic-infused photoshoots, and more, they help others discover their erotic and sexual power.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's ep...

Crystal Rose O'Connor Bio Crystal Rose O'Connor is a somatic intimacy coach, intimacy director, performer, and food lover. Crystal's mission is to make sure other people feel seen and legitimized, each with a story worth telling. Crystal received training in Sexology at The Somatica Institute, learning the art of deep healing, communication, kink, trauma release, conflict resolution, healthy attac...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Tawny Lara to talk about sobriety and sex, working through arrested development, and learning sexual expression. Tawny also talks about the importance of mindful sexual exploration, learning about asexuality, co-dependency and addiction, and how to separate sex, identity, and alcohol. L...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Lina Dune to talk about kink, sexuality, and her lived experience as a 24/7 sub. Lina also talks about the most common misconceptions, how to take the first steps into the world of kink, and the importance of boundaries in D/S relationships. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Lear...

Sam (She/They) is the Founder of Shrimp Teeth. As a peer mentor, Sam has helped over 900 clients work through challenges around alternative relationships, kink, and queerness, with a focus on ethical non-monogamy and polyamory, queer identity and sexuality, kink and BDSM practices, and sexual violence prevention and recovery.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations P...

Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, is a renowned psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, healthcare entrepreneur, activist, creator, speaker, writer, and host of The Truth Doctor Show. By the age of 30, she became a licensed therapist, and received four degrees, including a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Through her platform, The Truth Doctor, she is helpi...

Dr. J.J Kelly (she/they), aka The Punk Rock Doc, is a licensed clinical psychologist and emotional skills training expert. She spent 16 years working as a mental health professional in the health system, seeing first-hand the systemic injustices of ableism, elitism, homophobia, racism, sexism, and narcissism. She then decided to build a system based on love, laughter, and teaching, to achieve glob...

Alegra is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a feminist, OCD advocate, writer, and Founder of the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Apart from her experience with OCD in clinical settings, Alegra also has a lived experience of the disorder.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by Alegra Kastens to talk a...

Rae is a sex-positive associate marriage and family therapist, working with clients who have experienced religious trauma, family of origin trauma, as well as those with ADHD, anxiety, cancer, chronic illnesses, depression, and relational and intimacy issues. Over 20 years ago, she left the Mormon faith, and she has been working to reclaim her own spirituality, and curiosity, and explore her post-...

Working as a therapist for over 10 years, Melissa has helped her clients gain greater insights into themselves, allowing them to reach their full potential on their path to self-sufficiency. During the pandemic, Melissa started her private practice and published her first book, The Couples Therapy Activity Book , a book aimed at helping people in relationships build and deepen their intimacy with...

Amanda is a queer, non-monogamous, neurodivergent artist, storyteller, actor, coach, writer, podcast host, and trauma survivor. At the age of 27, she had a preventative double mastectomy, which she documented in her book, I Chopped Off My Tits . Her podcast, Live Your F*ck Yes Life , was launched in 2018 as a space to have conversations about the things that no one talks about. She is a recovering...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I talk about libido, how libido functions on a spectrum, and the 8 categories of things that affect our libido. I'll also talk about important questions to ask yourself surrounding your personal libido, and knowing when to check under the hood of your libido. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I will be talking about the traditional relationship escalator, creating our own relationship milestones, and the subconscious societal pressure to conform. I will also talk about the various categories on the non-escalator relationship menu and figuring out what you want from your relationships with...

Erica Spera is the girl next door who's tall, dark, and one of the guys. Originally from Binghamton NY, Spera is the producer of 607 Comedy , where she hosts shows throughout the Upstate New York area. When she isn't having dinner with her ridiculously large family, you can find Erica performing nightly all over the big apple; doing stand up comedy clubs such as Gotham, The Stand, New York Comedy...

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.***   Janelle (she/her/hers) is the Executive Director of the STI Project, the E...

Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC) dubbed the "Millennial Therapist" by CNBC is an expert psychotherapist, certified coach and public speaker. She specializes in helping young adults discover their unique life path in order to go out into the world and make an impact. Tess'acclaimed one on one coaching empowers young adults to gain the confidence they need to create their dream life through concrete and acti...

Justin Bell Guarini's robust performance career launched with the first season of American Idol in 2002. His stage and screen appearances since then include Broadway productions of American Idiot, InTransit, Paint Your Wagon, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked, and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Justin has hosted nationally broadcasted shows like Idol Wrap and Idol Tonight along with live red ca...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm going to talk about arousal non-concordance, what we can do about it, and the research around arousal. I also talk about the different types of arousal, arousal vs consent, and the importance of communication.   Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [02:18] What is arousal non-concordan...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm going to talk about my journey leading up to me coming out, my supportive but skeptical family, and owning my identity. I also talk about the gap in SexEd, where I am today, and my constantly evolving sexuality.   Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [05:03] The story begins. [09:44] M...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm going to talk about self-care and self-love, and how they're related. I'll also be getting into how to practice conscious self-care and self-love, the different areas of self-care, and what it looks like when we do and don't practice self-care.   Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [0...

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.***   Kaycie helps individuals and families work through personal struggles, rel...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'll be talking about the plague of Comparisonitis and understanding the phases of typical relationships. I'll also get into our brain chemistry and how it changes throughout the phases, navigating each phase, and finding solace and learning from relationships that end.   Let's delve in!   In this Ep...

Cory Bush is a sex-positive doula and relationship coach, based in Brooklyn, NY. Cory believes that sex positivity is crucial to living a fulfilling life as it serves as an intersectional framework that seeks to combat shame and fear a that keeps people from being who they've always wanted to be.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I...

Hey everyone! Welcome to today's episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today's episode, I'm joined by my primary partners, Kyle, Ashley, and Yair. We are going to talk about how we met, how this all started, and where we see it going. We also talk about our experiences dating during the pandemic, experiencing the motions and emotions, and our family structure, and we have important mess...