Penny van der Sluys

TURNED ON: Wild, free & sexy in your midlife

Are you ready to turn on the light switch of your soul and live an authentic, radiant, unapologetically pleasure-filled life? I’m Penny van der Sluys, I empower women in their midlife who are struggling to love their body and prioritise pleasure, play and passion, and help them discover their powerful, untapped sensual, sexual and feminine energy so they can feel wild, free, sexy in their body and life. Journey with me as we explore the aspects of our lives that are taboo and surrounded in shame, and reveal the keys to access to pleasure and joy in your midlife and beyond!

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Penny van der Sluys

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Education

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pennyvandersluys.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

66 | Six foods that you must have in midlife to stay wild, free & sexy with Robin Muhammad, Certified Nutrition Specialist & Founder, Necessary Nutrition 24.06.2024

Are you wondering what foods can help you balance your hormones during midlife? Curious about how you can mitigate menopausal symptoms with diet alone? Or maybe you're just interested in feeling more vibrant and radiant through the power of nutrition? In this episode, with nutrition expert Robin Mohamed, we cover these and discuss the six must-have foods for women navigating midlife. Discover...

65 | Remembering your creative truth & reWilding your inner creatrix with Debbie Lim, Soul Purpose Coach, Energy Healer & Artist 17.06.2024

Have you ever felt shut down for expressing your true emotions? Curious about how creativity can heal and transform your life? Wondering what rewilding is and if your deepest power and potential are already within you, waiting to be unlocked? In this episode, I explore the journey of embracing one's inner creativity and rewilding oneself with sole purpose coach and energy healer, Debbie Lim. ...

64 | Looking into your past and exploring ancestral healing with Aryn Youngless, Genealogist & author 10.06.2024

Have you ever wondered about the untold stories hidden in your family history? Are you curious about how exploring your ancestry can lead to personal healing and a deeper connection with yourself? What if your ancestors lives inspired and empowered you? In this episode I chat with Aryn Youngless, a genealogist, and author about the importance of uncovering family histories, the process of genealog...

63 | Breaking free with grace, with Ann Marie Grace, Artist, Retreat owner & leader, wellbeing coach, and Mum 03.06.2024

Have you ever felt trapped by societal expectations? Do you struggle to follow your passion while juggling various life roles? Are you ready to break free and live a life that lights you up? In this episode, my guest is Ann Marie Grace, an artist, retreat owner and leader, and advocate for wholehearted living. Ann Marie shares her journey of breaking free from societal and personal constraints to...

62 | Feminine phases: Celebrating our natural rhythms and cycles with Liz Gorga, Certified Female sexuality & menstrual cycle coach, & Therapeutic Yoni Massage Practitioner 27.05.2024

Have you ever had a positive relationship with your period? How about your menstrual cycle? Did you ever learn to follow your flow, track your cycle, and tune into the wisdom that it offers? In this podcast episode I explore the importance of understanding and embracing the menstrual cycle as a source of empowerment and health with Liz Gorga, a certified female sexuality and menstrual cycle coach....

61 | Being a leader in your life with Nikki Domeney, Leadership coach, consultant & co-author of 'Heart-centred Leadership' 20.05.2024

Did you know that you're a leader? Regardless of your experience in leadership roles, this conversation will show you how you're a leader in your own life. Nikki Domeney, a leadership coach and consultant, explains how we all have feminine leadership qualities, the power they have in our life, and how we can access and embrace them. Listen to our conversation to hear Nikki share: Why leade...

60 | Slaying the Good Girl to get your power back with Sophia Elcock, Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master & Past Life Regression practitioner 13.05.2024

Are you a good girl? Do you suffer from perfectionism or procastination? Is it hard for you to say 'No'? If so, you're not alone! Even those women who don't relate to being a 'Good Girl' are potentially unaware that they're trapped in belief patterns that underpin the Good Girl Syndrome. In this episode, I talk with Sophia Elcock, a Life Coach with her Masters in Counse...

59 | Exploring your sexual evolution with Vanessa Moon, Aunty-Priestess & sensual empowerment guide for women over 35 06.05.2024

Have you considered that your sexual interest, identity, and preference can change and evolve over your lifetime? During puberty, and now, during midlife, our second puberty, so many influences are impacting how we feel in our body, show up in life, and express ourselves sexually. In this conversation, with Vanessa Moon, Aunty Priestess, and sexual empowerment guide for women over 35, we delve int...

58 | What’s happening to your brain, body and heart in perimenopause? with Bria Gadd, 'The Period Whisperer', functional diagnostic practitioner, and holistic health coach 29.04.2024

The information we've been given about perimenopause is basic at best, horrendously incomplete and misleading at it's worst. We've been led to believe we need to endure a checklist of symptoms, and we should seek support to survive this stage of our life. In this episode I talk with Bria Gadd, holistic health coach, functional diagnostic practitioner, and host of the podcast, 'The...

57 | Creating a sensual connection with your body, with Rose, Tantric masseuse 22.04.2024

Tantra is the gold star of sexual experiences, and massages are always a favourite. So what happens when you combine them? What is possible? In this episode, I chat with Rose, a Tantric masseuse, to explore how she transformed her relationship with her body from one of loathing to one of love and appreciation, and what she loves about tantric massage. We talk about the importance of creating a con...

56 | Beyond taboos: Exploring nude yoga, squirting, yoni eggs & pleasure with Rosie Rees, Women's relationship coach, founder & CEO of 'Yoni Pleasure Palace' & 'Naked Awakening' 15.04.2024

There's so much to discover beyond the many taboos surrounding our bodies, sex and pleasure. In this episode, I invite Rosie Rees, a pioneer and role model in the sexual wellness and pleasure space, to talk about some unique, powerful and transformative ways to move beyond taboos and create a healthy relationship with your body and pleasure potential. Listen to our conversation to hear Rosie s...

55 | Energise your midlife - exploring energy as support through menopause with Shari Lillico, Author, speaker, inner peace mentor and intuitive energy healer 08.04.2024

Feeling energised in our midlife can be elusive. For many of us, our awareness and understanding of energy is limited, undervalued or appreciated. The power that comes from tapping into, and relating to metaphysical and ancient wisdom, is cloaked in mystery and misunderstanding. In this episode, I explore how energy can support us through menopause with Shari Lillico, a best-selling author, speake...

54 | Freedom from shame, fear, worry & anxiety with Dr Marcia Martin, Heart healer, Spiritual empowerment counsellor & Founder, The Heart Healing Foundation 01.04.2024

Do you feel like shame, worry or anxiety keeps you stuck? Have you questioned why you have to deal with pain, suffering and traumatic times? Are you tired of dealing with your circumstances? Would you like to be free of these feelings? If you're open to new ways and spiritual perspectives, this episode with Dr Marcia Martin, a heart healer, Spiritual empowerment counsellor and Founder of The H...

53 | You're never to old to swim cold with Cat Barratt, Wild & cold water dipper, sea swimmer, and custodian of the Phillip Island Submerge swim group 25.03.2024

Wim Hof has made cold water showers and ice baths trendy. And most of us 'know' that time in cold water has benefits. But what else might open up for us if we embrace time in cold water? Cat Barratt, my guest in this episode, who began dipping and swimming with her seaside community over 365 consecutive days has discovered lots about the power of a goals, community and connection. We talk...

52 | Hiking to the heart with Jo Cordell-Cooper, Award winning Personal trainer & Founder of Holistic Hiker 18.03.2024

Getting out into nature and hiking is one of the best ways we can look after our heart, and get to the heart of what makes us feel wild, free & sexy! As we move through mid life and beyond, it's up to us to understand how we can support our bodies and heart to live life to the fullest and experience what we love. Jo Cordell-Cooper, an award winning Personal Trainer with a passion for hikin...

51 | Expand your pleasure potential with tools & toys with Patricia Schwarz, Self love & pleasure Queen & pleasure toy reviewer 11.03.2024

Finally, the education and conversation about sex toys that you never had! Whether you're new to them, or have been using them for years, this episode with Patricia Schwarz, Self Love & Pleasure Queen, and Pleasure toy reviewer, will expand your knowledge and hopefully inspire you to broaden your experience with pleasure tools and toys! Tune in to hear me ask all the questions you've a...

50 | Where has my libido gone? with Chloe Mascord, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, Sexual Wellness facilitator & founder of Honey-Ed 04.03.2024

Has your libido taken a dive or disappeared? Are you wondering where your sex life has gone? Are you too busy for sex and have no idea how anyone can squeeze it in? Are libido levels impacting your relationship or desire to find one? Do you know someone who has a low libido? This is a hot topic and a very familiar one for Certified Sex & intimacy coach and sexual wellness facilitator, Chloe Mascor...

49 | Being comfortable with what you see in the mirror with Dianne Catterall, Holistic beauty practitioner and Founder, Glad All Over 26.02.2024

How do you feel when you look in the mirror? Do you love or loath what you see? How do you relate to your self image? Are you aware that what you see may be different to how others see you? In this conversation, Dianne Catterall, a holistic beauty practitioner, and I discuss self image, beauty and how we can feel comfortable with how we are seen and show up in the world. Listen to hear us talk abo...

48 | How to love your money with Megan Christie, Money behaviour mentor and Certified Money Coach 19.02.2024

What's your relationship with money? Do you love and embrace money? How can you love the money you have - regardless of the amount? In this episode I talk with Megan Christie, a Money Behaviour Mentor & Certified Money Coach to explore ways you can love your money. Tune in to hear us discuss: What is it about money that turns her on where we learn our beliefs about money The two sides/aspe...

47 | Porn & its impact on us with Caitlin Bridgette, Somatic sex coach, sensual dance teacher & founder of Authentic Sensuality School 12.02.2024

How do you feel about pornography? Does it turn you on? Intrigue you? Or concern you? Whatever your relationship and understanding of porn, there's so much to we don't discuss about this taboo topic. And lucky for us, Caitlin Bridgette, a Certified Somatic Sex Coach and teacher of sensual dance, has an interest in shining a light on, and helping us unpack, the impact of porn on us. Tune in...

46 | Juggling life & living on purpose with Rachael Pickworth, Founder, Woman on Purpose & living with ADHD 05.02.2024

What is your purpose? Do you know your purpose? Are you on a mission to find your purpose? Or does the whole idea of having a purpose stress you out? If you've ever thought about or sought out to find your purpose, our your curious about what the fuss is all about, this conversation is for you! My guest is Rachael Pickworth, is a Business woman, Coach, mother of three, and Founder of Woman on...

45 | The gifts in big life shifts with Katrina Andrew, mentor, coach, founder of The Empowered Coeliac & living alcohol free 29.01.2024

When life gives you lemons, do you make lemonade? Does life happen to you, or for you? In this episode, my guest, Katrina Andrew and I explore the gifts and opportunities that appear when we consciously face challenges and make big life changes. Katrina is a Mum to 3 teens and a pro at life pivots. She left a life in corporate finance and recruitment to learn and lead in an online clean online cle...

44 | Discovering & cultivating desire with Jenny Braxton, Sex, love & relationship coach, & Founder of Pussy Centered Living 29.01.2024

Do you know what you desire? Do you feel desire? Are you able to access your sexual desires? For many women in their midlife, desire is not an area of their life they've had a lot of experience expressing and cultivating. And it's time this changed! This conversation with Jenny Braxton, Sex, love & relationship coach, and Founder of the School of Pussy-centered Living, is a super resou...

43 | Getting to know your Yoni with Kiki Marie, Sexologist and Founder, Yonilicious 15.01.2024

How well do you know your Yoni? (do you know what it is?) Is it a part of your body that you love, honour and respect? Do you know the benefits of connecting intimately with your yoni? Whether you're curious, indifferent, or inspired to hear from others who know the value in being informed and connected with their vulva, vagina and womb space, there's much to learn from and share in this c...

42 | Death, distress and the unknown with Joan Prentice, chair yoga & meditation teacher, grandmother & mother of three 11.01.2024

Strangely death is the only thing that is certain about our life, and yet it is one of the things we rarely talk about and find incredibly difficult to understand. In this episode, my guest, Joan Prentice, shares about the devastating time of her life when her son died suddenly, aged 17. This is a conversation where we honour what happened, and allow Joan to talk about this distressing time of her...

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