Wine, Dine, and 69

Rachel pontificates about the nuances of values before jumping into a conversation with this week’s guest. Rachel and Dr. Colleen Stack discuss the brain and how it relates to all things sex, love, anxiety, and more!

It’s episode 69! So this week, Rachel is in the hot seat and Layla London takes over the interview role in an interview recorded last year. Before that, though, Rachel talks about blowjobs and the dentist and also follows up on the idea of archetypes that we began exploring last episode.

Rachel geeks out about sexual archetypes before jumping into her interview with this week’s guest, Roy Biancalana. Roy and Rachel discuss personal work, relationship muscles, what you should be focusing on when dating, keeping relationships healthy, and so much more!

Rachel divulges recent happenings, then dives into discussing quiet quitting relationships and the four horsemen that end relationships. She is then joined by Anna Gonowan and the two explore the topic of demisexuality in depth.

Rachel shares some “bad first date” listener submissions and does a deep dive into a place of both wonder and horror: the r/sex subreddit. She is then joined by Dr. Joli Hamilton, relationship coach “for couples who color outside the lines!” They discuss ethical non-monogamy, questioning norms, and so much more!

Rachel has a very pressing question about dating as a podcaster. Then she is joined by Taylor Sparks, founder of Organic Loven. They discuss vaginal health, organic sex toys, adult cruises, ethical non-monogomy, and more!

It’s that kind of week! Rachel recaps vacation and shares some TEDx Talks she’s been watching. Then she is joined by Elizabeth Bowman, author of Sitting in the Sadness. The two of them the stages of grief, healing through creating, and Elizabeth shares some of her poems.

Rachel is on VACATIONNNNN so today’s intro is just going over some housekeeping things before we jump into the special two-year anniversary special featuring…Rachel’s mom. Rachel and Dawn talk about childhood, dating, Roe v. Wade, writing, mortality, and…yes. They do talk about sex.

Rachel talks about toxic positivity, The Good Place, and gushes over her guest before getting to today’s conversation. Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is a physician and intimate marriage expert with a plethora of knowledge to share. The two of them discuss the philosophy and nuance of relationships, sex in a long term relationship, the “point of connection”, and oh so much more.

Rachel talks about current events, vulnerability, and gratitude in this week’s intro. Then she jumps into a conversation with Ben Wallis - co-founder of the All Ports Open Network and creator of the new TTRPG, “Broken: A Tragic Romance Game”. They talk heartbreak, creativity, healing through gaming, and more!

*CW: The Roe decision is discussed in this week’s intro. See the time stamp in the episode notes if you’d rather not engage at the present moment.* This week, Rachel gets a bit vulnerable and talks about Roe v. Wade, how tough the last few years have been, and how it’s important to stay present because of how quickly things change. Then, after an awkward transition, she jumps into a conversation w...

Rachel talks new digs and follows up on last week’s intro before jumping into today’s interview with the beautiful couple, Denis and Jessie, founders of Fantastic Escapades! They talk keeping marriages healthy, prioritizing sex, and creating their own CBD bassed lube and massage oil.

Rachel talks Roe v. Wade, gun violence, resources, and healing before jumping into her conversation with this week’s guest, Lizzi Cutler. Rachel and Lizzi discuss releasing sexual shame, reclaiming sex, and getting in touch with your body. Please note that this episode contains some themes that may be sensitive for some listeners.

Rachel touches on Roe v Wade before introducing her guest, Jenna, and they talk about intuition, tarot, love advice, and more in this special episode! Jenna Matlin, M.S., has been a full-time tarot practitioner since 2012 and was awarded Best of Philly, ‘Spiritual Guru’ by Philadelphia Magazine in 2019. She has also been featured in various online spaces such as Buzzfeed and Bustle. Also, Jenna au...

Rachel talks a bit about taking breaks from expectations to bask in stillness in this week’s intro. Then, she jumps into a conversation with writer Lindsay Taylor Dellinger, author of Swipe Write. They talk about online dating, travel, resilience, and even dabble a bit in some astrology chatter!

Rachel follows up on the last episode, rants about the seasons, and talks about having pride in your resilience. Today’s guest is Sarah of The Dignified Hedonist. Sarah is a sex and relationship coach and she and Rachel discuss slutty activism, dignified hedonism, vulnerable communicating, worthiness of self, and SO much more!

**Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some listeners.** Rachel shares some PleazeMe news and then gets straight to today’s topic. Today’s guest is Holly Moyseenko who is a sex educator and works with survivors of sexual assualt. Holly talks about what can happen in the aftermath of an assault, how a survivor can take care of themselves, how a survivor c...

Rachel talks awe walks, randonauting, understanding, and self love before jumping into a conversation with this week’s guest. Jeff Abraham is the CEO of Promescent, a sexual wellness company. We talk taboos, sex education, Promescent’s product line, and more!

Rachel talks about current events and reads some excerpts of a piece recommended by today’s guest - Women and Honor: Some Notes on Lying, by Adrienne Rich. Then she jumps into a conversation about identity and self love with her old friend and coach, Anna Gonowon.

**Content Warning: This episode discusses an abusive relationship and may be triggering for some listeners.** Rachel shares both listener responses and her own findings on the subject of pandemic breakups. Then she sits down with author Christina Hoag, who shares her experience being in and leaving an abusive relationship.

Rachel records this intro from a very unexpected place before jumping into this week’s interview. This week, guests Jennifer and Stephanie talk about their relationship, spirituality, self love, and doing the work.

Rachel follows up on blue balls and Tik Tok, then talks a bit about health care workers before jumping into this week’s conversation with her guest. Rick talks about his previous work as a paramedic, PTSD, ketamine infusions, art, and catalysts in life.

Rachel’s ADHD is showing in this week’s intro where she talks about the new year, new starts, and a new form of copyright called bodyright to protect your image online. Then she is joined by her guest Sarah Rose Bright, and they discuss sexual myths, blue balls, pleasure mapping, and so much more!

In this week’s intro, Rachel goes over some housekeeping things and talks sexy New Years Resolutions. Then, she is joined by Layla from “The Curious Girl Diaries” podcast, and they discuss sexual liberation, experimentation, anonymity, and more!

Rachel talks a bit about her VIP (very important pilgrimage) in this week's intro. She then sits down for a discussion with today’s guest, Diana. Diana shares her story of personal discovery, and dating later in life. Diana is also a mindset coach, and so they touch on how to alter your mindset, confidence, and total transformation.