Wine, Dine, and 69

Rachel chats podcast changes, holidays and “if he wanted to he would” before welcoming this week’s guest, Melody Murray, LMFT. Melody and Rachel talk about creativity, reality TV, learning from children, and more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Melody begins at 00:09:30. “Creativity starts with a message that your heart wants to share, and then your mind helps to bring it to life” - Melody Murra...

Rachel reflects on her past period of survival mode, explores loveisrespect.org, and goes over a brief content warning before introducing her guest, Krystal Casey. Then, Krystal and Rachel discuss resilience, healing, empowerment, recovering from betrayal, motherhood, and SO much more.

Rachel covers recent events, running, and self care practices before welcoming her guest, Karyn Wittmeyer. The two of them then discuss self love and jealousy in non-monogamy, discovering and communicating your needs, and more!

Rachel talks about love-life balance and all the hats that we have to juggle as humans. Then she sits down with Phonchrist, host of the Better Yourself Podcast and they discuss masculinity, vulnerability, and more!

Rachel reflects a bit on her closet allegory from last episode and considers how we can all offer ourselves more grace and kindness. Then, she welcomes Dr. Sueldo, a fertility specialist, and the two of them discuss what can cause infertility, different treatments available, and how you can gather information proactively to have more control and understanding of your options.

*Content warning: childhood abuse, sexual assault, grooming. Listener discretion is advised* Rachel talks a bit about the maintenance work that is necessary for a survivor of trauma and discusses her recent personal findings before welcoming her guest. Whitney is a trauma survivor, advocate, and coach, and she shares her story and how she has worked to heal from compounded traumas in her own life.

Lisa Welsh, the voice behind “In Bed with Lisa” and Rachel Dalton, host of “Wine, Dine, and 69” and an aspiring Intimacy Coordinator, pull back the sheets on the topic of planned intimacy. This conversation shatters taboos and dives into the nuances of scheduling time for physical connection, all while navigating the complications of daily life.

Rachel talks about some recent “aha” moments in her life and then welcomes her guest for the special three-year WD&69 anniversary episode - her brother, Connor Dalton. Rachel and Connor talk about career changes, having a progress mentality, introversion, being a highly sensitive person, and more!

Rachel talks about reaping rewards in her own life before continuing the conversation we began last episode about the advantages and dangers of social media therapy/pop therapy and therapy-speak. She then sits down with a VERY exciting guest, Eri Kardos. Eri is a speaker, relationship coach, and author of “Relationship Agreements”. She and Rachel dive into talking about how to relearn love, emotio...

Rachel is in a pretty philosophical headspace and talks (and talks and talks) about pop psychology/social media therapy and explores how it is helpful, and how it can be damaging. Then she switches gears in the interview with Natalie Dean, founder of Wellness and Desire. The two of them discuss sex toys, shame, and pleasure for all.

Rachel breezes through this week’s intro because she is jetsetting to Seattle for a wedding (Congrats to Bet and Jason)! Which is convenient because weddings are the topic for this week’s episode! Join Rachel and wedding planner Valerie as they chat about all that go through all is required to plan a wedding. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Rachel talks about orgasms and orgasm research in this week’s introduction before jumping into her conversation with Kristen O’Guin. Kristen is a sexual empowerment coach and talks with Rachel about all the different facets that make up authentic sexuality.

Rachel touches on imposter syndrome and provides a new email and a link to her breakup toolkit in this intro, before jumping into a chat with Latanza Warren. Latanza is a survivor of narcissistic abuse and talks to Rachel about how to spot a narcissist, how to extricate yourself from the situation, and how to find your value again.

Rachel follows up on some previously discussed sex techniques and enhancers in this week’s intro before jumping into a conversation about cannabis and sex with her guest, Amanda. Amanda has studied the relationship between weed and sexual functioning/pleasure and shares all of her findings.

Rachel talks about the evolution of the self in the intro before jumping into today’s interview with Thomas Gagliano. Rachel and Tom discuss healing from childhood, how to be an impactful parent, and loving your inner child.

Rachel talks about growth and learning (of all kinds) in this week’s intro before jumping into her chat with this week’s guest, Eleni Economides. Eleni is a sex and relationship coach and she talks with Rachel about the relationship between stress, self-confidence, and sex.

Rachel talks about spontaneous desire vs responsive desire in this week’s intro before jumping into her conversation with guest Marla Green. Marla and Rachel discuss how Marla rediscovered self love after an accident that left her disabled, pain in medicine, and so much more.

Rachel talks about personal growth and two things relevant to the conversation she has with her guest today - the greek play Lysistrata and a Canadian current event. Joslyn is a sex educator, intimacy coach, and sex worker in Canada who shares firsthand experience and a HUGE number of resources on the topics of surrogate partner therapy, the misconceptions about sex work, and sex worker’s rights.

Rachel talks about the shooting at MSU in this week’s intro before introducing her guest - fellow Michagander, Abby. Abby and Rachel talk about perfectionism, philosophy, literature, self growth, spirituality, and writing as therapy.

Rachel gets real in this week’s intro before talking to Jeff Bennett, the CEO and Founder of Morari Medical. The two of them discuss sexual “dysfunction”, sex statistics, and the pressure society puts on men. Jeff tells Rachel about the Mor patch, how it works, and what it accomplishes for men and couples everywhere.

Rachel talks COVID, mice, work stress, and the Spicer app before jumping into the conversation with today’s guest. Mireille Nicole works with women seeking love after divorce and she and Rachel talk about processing healthily, getting back out there, working to sustain a healthy relationship, and the nuances between self love, self worth, and self care.

Rachel chats about 2023 so far, asks where on earth would you revisit after you die, and talks about We Should Try It/Spicer. She is then joined by her guest, Deaf Queen Boss Kellina Powell. Kellina shares some of her stories about dating with her disability, talks about how we can be more supportive of those who have disabilities, and gives some tips for self love.

Rachel keeps this week’s intro short and sweet before jumping into the interview with the first guest of 2023. Jenny Lee talks about the importance of taking intentional time for yourself in the morning, the science behind changing habits, and she also provides some tricks to help you make the most of your mornings.

Rachel talks about all things 2023: Resolutions, and things to look forward to, including the show that both she and this week’s guest appear in, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. Then she and her guest and friend, Sam, jump into a conversation about reflection, introspection, and being intentional going into the new year.

Rachel talks about personal growth and progress before introducing this week’s guest, Jenni Rochelle. The two of them then talk about how to reclaim your life after betrayal.