If you’ve ever felt your voice was suppressed, or struggled to fully express your true self, our latest episode of Find Your Feminine Fire is an absolute must-listen.  In this week's podcast, I'm talking with trusted voice coach Sara Giita Flores around what it really takes to  heal the hidden blocks that keep you playing small.  Listen in to this week's episode to discover: - Why we as humans have a deep need to be seen, heard, and understood, and what stands in the way of this. - Exploring the 4 Voice Archetypes to Make Yourself Heard. - How to use your physiology to support your expression. - How to develop safety and confidence when sharing your voice. - What is your "Goddess Voice" And how to find it and express it. And much more!

Are you longing to reignite your passion and enhance your intimate connections? In this week's Find Your Feminine Fire podcast episode, I'm revisiting my very first episode, from six years ago! In the premiere episode, I share more vulnerably about my personal journey from feeling disconnected and overwhlemed to sensually alive and deeply connected to myself and my relationship. Tune in to discover how to embrace your pleasure, heal your relationship with your sexuality, and step into your true, confident self. This enlightening conversation, hosted by my dear friend Rachel Rose,  is filled with practical tips and compassionate advice, guiding you to rekindle your inner flame. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands or seeking to deepen your relationships, tune in and you'll gain a lot of inspo from this episode! Want to stay connected?  Join my email list for a very special sensuality activation practice HERE.

Are you ready to transform your living space into a vibrant sanctuary that not only boosts your Feminine Fire but also rejuvenates your soul? This episode of the "Find Your Feminine Fire" podcast is an absolute must-listen, as we dive into the transformative power of Feng Shui with the renowned master, Marie Diamond. Marie Diamond, a Feng Shui Master, unravels the mysteries of this ancient Chinese energy system, explaining its principles in a way that's both enlightening and practical. She shares how your home, which she describes as a larger body around you, can influence your inner energy. By understanding and applying Feng Shui principles, you can create an environment that supports your wellbeing and personal growth. Tune in to Discover: ✨ What's possible when you change your surroundings, and how to overcome the obstacles in the way of changing your space. ✨ What makes Marie's approach to Feng Shui unique, and the science behind her method. ✨ Learn practical tips for your home and workspace- and what you should NOT be doing! ✨How to use Feng Shui to manifest your desires, and inspring stories of transformation. ✨ How to make your bedroom a "Love Sanctuary", and the common thing we need to get out of the bedroom STAT for better connection. ✨ And much more!   This is just a glimpse into the treasure trove of insights Marie Diamond shares in the episode. Be sure to listen to the full podcast for a deeper dive into the world of Feng Shui and personal transformation!   

Are you ready to transform your relationships in 2024? Whether it's deepening the bond with your partner, enriching your connection with yourself, or enhancing your role in the community, our latest podcast episode is your treasure trove of wisdom and insight. Listen in to discover: ✨How to create unique year-end rituals that can act as powerful catalysts for change and growth in your relationships. ✨What it means to be a “Groundskeeper” in your life, and how to use it to reflect on your year, paving the way for a more mindful and intentional 2024. ✨Unearth the secrets to harnessing wisdom and power from your life’s traumas and challenges. This episode guides you through navigating these tough terrains to emerge stronger and more connected in your relationships. ✨Gain exclusive access to the personal prompts I use to envision and sculpt my relationship goals. Plus, delve into potent intention-setting tools designed to make your 2024 a year of profound connection and fulfillment. 👉Download your 2023 Year in Review Journal HERE. Join the Planting Your Seeds of Desire Workshop for FREE! RSVP HERE.

Looking to reclaim your inner magic and self trust? Get ready to ignite your intuWitchin and reconnect with nature’s wisdom in the latest episode of "Find Your Feminine Fire" podcast, where I dive deep into a captivating conversation with the extraordinary Mia Magik.  As a modern ambassador of ancient wisdom and author of "IntuWitchin", Mia shares her journey of embracing her intuition after years of ignoring her inner voice, leading to profound transformations and a deeper connection with the universe. Listen into this powerful episode to discover: ✨How Mia's intuitive abilities were present in childhood but got suppressed due to societal pressures, and why it can be hard to listen to your IntuWitchin.    ✨Mia's transformative experience in New York City that rekindled her connection to the Universe and her inner knowing.   ✨The power of reconnecting with nature and the elements and concrete examples of interpreting signs from the universe and nature in everyday life.   ✨How these principles of deepening your IntuWitchin can enhance both romantic and platonic relationships.   ✨Exploring the link between physical ailments and emotional/spiritual needs.   ✨Emphasizing a lifestyle that celebrates sensuality and joy in various forms. and much more! This episode is an invitation to step into a world where intuition, nature, and pleasure intertwine, leading to a life filled with magic, purpose, and deep fulfillment. Tune in and be inspired to awaken the magic within you!

Have you ever wondered how your health and nutrition plays into your Feminine Fire? If you’re seeking ways to nourish your spirit, body, and mind, you’re in for a treat with our latest conversation. In this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Thais Harris, a board-certified holistic nutritionist who helps clients cultivate deeper self-love as the guiding principle in making dietary and lifestyle improvements. Thais's journey from the world of graphic design and acting to holistic nutrition is nothing short of inspiring, driven by personal health challenges and family experiences. It's a story that speaks to the transformative power of food and self-care. Together, Thais and I dive deep into the intricate connections between nutrition, stress, and overall well-being. We explore how our food choices can significantly impact our health, vitality, and even our emotional state. Thais shares eye-opening insights into the importance of traditional diets and the role of joyful movement in nurturing our resilience and vibrancy, and creating better relationships. Listen in to discover: ✨ Uncover how stress impacts health and learn strategies to combat its effects through nutrition. ✨ Conscious eating and practical tips on making mindful food choices that align with your body’s needs and your soul’s desires. ✨ Getting your family on board,  and how to guide your children towards nourishing food choices in a supportive, non-restrictive manner. ✨Embracing menopause and advice on using nutrition and self-love to navigate this transformative stage gracefully. ✨ How improved eating improves relationships, and much more! Grab your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and join us in this enlightening conversation. It's time to unlock the secrets to fueling your feminine fire through the power of nutrition and self-love.

In the dynamic, often overwhelming whirl of life, it's not uncommon to find ourselves grappling with a lost sense of sexual desire.  In this week's episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast, I'm delving into this delicate and profound topic, offering insights and strategies for those who find themselves whispering, “Help, I’ve lost my libido. What do I do?” Listen in to discover: ✨Understanding the nature of libido ✨The multi-pronged causes of diminished desire ✨ How lifestyle foundational affects libido ✨ Practical strategies for revival  ✨ Why solving the problem doesn't happen overnight ✨ How to embrace the continual quest for pleasure   and more!   If you loved this episdoe, please share with a friend! Get your sensuality activation here.  

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all that is happening in the world, listen in to this week’s Find Your Feminine Fire podcast to discover some tools to help support yourself. In this episode I’m sharing some simple yet powerful tools to find pockets of relative stability in these chaotic times. Tune in to discover:  ✨The Power of Resourcing: Learn what resourcing is and how it can be a game-changer in managing stress. ✨Crafting Your Support List: I'll guide you through creating a personalized support list, a practical tool for feeling more capacity to handle hard things. ✨Building Community and Connection: Understand why nurturing connections and community is essential, and learn how to cultivate these supportive networks, especially in times like these. Listen in on your fave pod player. Sending you much love, Amanda  

Feel like you’re riding the perimenopause roller coaster?  On this week’s podcast I'm talking with Bria Gadd, aka The Period Whisperer, an integrative nutritionist, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer who specializes in female hormones.  We’re diving into the impact of perimenopause on our hormones, and how to feel better as you navigate what can feel like a chaotic time of life. In this episode you'll discover:  - The secrets to boosting your energy levels,  - How to regain control of your body when it feels so out of sync, - How to stay empowered and educated on what really happens with your hormones,  - How to keep your libido alive - and much more! Listen in, because this podcast is your ticket to an exciting, informative, and empowering journey through perimenopause!  

Want to enjoy deeper, more connected relationships, including the one with yourself?   If you’re looking to discover simple ways to help your relationship thrive, then this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast is a must listen. This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with none other than the legendary Dr. Alexandra Solomon! She doesn’t just understand love; she embodies it, champions it, and turns it into an art form with her powerful framework of Relational Self Awareness that's touched millions of lives across the globe. Now, if you’ve ever thought - 'How do I keep that spark alive, both with my partner and within myself?' or 'How do we bounce back stronger from those inevitable moments of disconnect?', then you, my friend, are in the RIGHT place. Dr. Solomon and I are diving deep into her latest masterpiece, "Love Every Day", shedding light on nailing conflict resolution, understanding relational self-awareness, and—this is a biggie—how to maintain that oh-so-essential sense of self in a committed relationship. We're not just talking love; we're talking a journey of self-love and self-awareness that translates into a richer, deeper connection with others. Get ready to find the answers and soak up a ton of wisdom on cultivating love that is as enduring as it is joyful. This is YOUR time to explore, learn, and most importantly, to love, every single day.  Let’s dive into all the juicy deets on this soulful episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast - your catalyst for all things love, connection, and intimate partnerships.  Listen below, or tune in via: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fave pod player. Liked this episode? Please take a moment to rate and review, and share with a friend!

In today's episode, we're diving straight into three potent ways to rekindle your desires and rediscover your inner spark. It's time to rev up your desire! As the seasons shift and we embrace the renewed energy of the back-to-school period, it's the perfect time to refresh our routines. Imagine you're the caretaker of your soul, tuning in and tending to its needs with intention and care. Life's challenges might occasionally overshadow our inner vibrancy. But through understanding and self-compassion, we recognize these moments and the growth they bring. And remember: deep within us is the power to make choices that truly align with who we are. Ready to reignite your passion and pave the way for a more connected, fulfilling life?   Listen in for 3 simple yet transformative steps to reconnect to your Feminine Fire, and feel your desire spark. ______ Want support in REAL time to Reclaim your desire? Join us for the FREE 3 day Awaken Your Sensual Power event, learn more and RSVP Here.

Often, in the myriad twists and turns of our life journey, we find ourselves compartmentalizing various aspects of our lives.   When we are working, we are working, when we are playing, we are playing.  We separate our passions from our responsibilities, our dreams from reality, and most critically, our pleasure from our money.  But what if I told you that there's an untapped reservoir within you, where your sensual desires and your financial aspirations intertwine seamlessly? In this week's pod, we explore the intimate dance between our self-worth, pleasure, and money. Our relationship with money isn't just about numbers in a bank account; it's an extension of our relationship with ourselves. It's about our desires, our fears, and our profound yearning for joy, connection, and satisfaction.  When we allow ourselves to truly embrace pleasure, not as an indulgence but as a necessity, we pave the way for an enriched understanding of our financial selves. As you listen in, I'll invite you to reflect on your own experience.  How do your sensual experiences shape your perceptions of worth? How has society's narrative on pleasure influenced your financial decisions? And most importantly, how can we collectively shift towards a paradigm where our pursuit of pleasure empowers our sense of worthiness, and financial growth? Lastly, if this topic resonate with you, consider deepening your exploration by joining our sacred sensual self care community,  "The Pleasure Foundation". This September, we're delving into the intricate dance of pleasure and money, and we'd love to have you with us.

In a world where traditional medicine often overlooks the unique needs of women, many are turning to alternative pathways to find the healing and support they deserve. One such pathway is through the intriguing world of psilocybin. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Jennifer Chesak, an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, fact-checker, and the visionary author of "The Psilocybin Handbook for Women." If you've ever wondered about the intersection of psychedelics and women's health, or if you're curious to discover the potential of psilocybin as a tool in the quest for wellness, this episode is a must-listen.  Tune in as Jennifer and I dive deep into the science, the myths, and the promising  possibilities that lie in the heart of this fascinating subject. Some of the questions Jen addresses in the episode include: ✨Does psilocybin affect women differently? ✨Can psilocybin help with menstrual migraines, endometriosis, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder? ✨Will psilocybin boost my sex life? ✨Do hormones have an impact on the entourage effect? ✨What the heck is the entourage effect? And more! Enjoy! **Please Read Carefully Before Proceeding** The content shared in this episode is purely for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, therapeutic, or legal advice. The views expressed by our speakers and guests do not necessarily reflect those of Amanda Testa LLC. Listeners are reminded: *To always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice or concerns. *That psilocybin remains a controlled substance in many jurisdictions. Its use, possession, sale, or distribution might be illegal. *That using psilocybin carries potential risks, especially outside of a controlled setting. *That Amanda Testa LLC, its affiliates, hosts, and guests are not liable for decisions made based on this episode's content. *Any third-party links or mentions are for convenience and do not signify endorsement.Listeners are strongly encouraged to exercise discretion, seek professional guidance where appropriate, and conduct further research before making decisions based on the content of this episode.

Are you feeling stuck in a mundane routine? Craving more excitement, connection, and fulfillment in your love life? If your answer is a resounding YES, then buckle up, because we've got something incredible for you. This week, I'm sitting down with renowned intimacy experts Dr. Saida Désilets and Aaron Michael. Together, we're about to delve deep into strategies that will not only revolutionize your self-care but also set your relationship on fire.    Listen in to discover: ❤️ Reframe Self Love: Discover why embracing self love is your hidden ticket to a life filled with joy and vitality. ❤️ Unlearn Shame: Learn how to let go of societal constraints and make empowering choices that celebrate YOU. ❤️ Embrace Embodied Love: Find the key to deeper, more meaningful connections with your partner, and understand what it means to embody love. ❤️ Awaken Sensation: If you've felt numb or shut down, we've got the magic tips to reignite those tantalizing sensations. ❤️ Suction Sex Unveiled: Get ready to have your mind blown as we discuss this revolutionary concept that can redefine pleasure in your intimacy. ❤️ Mismatched Libidos Explained: Uncover the truth and the myths, and learn how to sync up for a harmonious love life. ❤️Fun and Connection: Get your hands on grounded, real-world tips that promise more joy and playfulness in the bedroom.    This episode isn't just about spicing things up; it's about rediscovering love, passion, and the essential elements that make intimacy truly breathtaking.   Tune in, and prepare to transform your intimacy into something extraordinary!  

If you're looking to find more desire, amplify your sexual health and personal vitality, then sit back, relax, and tune into this weeks podcast! It's a sad fact that countless women endure discomfort and confusion about their sexual health for years, assuming it's just a part of aging.      Join me as I talk with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a trailblazing leader in women's health, with over 20 years of experience in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, as we delve into the intricacies of female sexuality, the importance of your microbiome, and the power of not accepting discomfort as your destiny.  Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Don't accept discomfort as a normal part of aging: Many women mistakenly assume that discomfort is inevitable as they age. However, there are various options available to address and alleviate these issues. 2️⃣ Women's sexuality is complex: It's crucial to understand that women's sexuality is different from that of penis-bodied individuals. There are multifaceted factors that influence women's sexuality, and simply taking a one-size-fits-all solution won't solve all problems.  Listen in for some ideas to help! 3️⃣ Microbiome matters: The balance of our microbiome plays a vital role in our overall health, including our vaginal and gut health.    Join in this powerful conversation to find natural solutions to spice up your libido.  Love this topic and want more? Join Dr. Betsy's Happy Vagina Rally HERE to learn from over 40 experts and discover effective strategies to conquer the sexual health challenges you face during menopause.

Your Ultimate Guide to a Pleasure-Filled, Stress-Free Summer Do you constantly find yourself wishing for more time? If yes, then this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast is your ticket to serenity amidst the summer frenzy.  🔸 Are you a  juggling summer camps, work commitments, and family fun time? 🔸 Do you constantly feel swamped with a never-ending to-do list? 🔸 Ever caught yourself longing for a quiet moment to yourself, or for some deep connection time with your loved ones? If you answered 'yes' to any or all of the above, then we have tailored this episode just for you!  Today, we dive into the art of time management and soulful connection. Because believe it or not, there is a way to squeeze in 'me-time' , without feeling guilty, to enjoy deep connections with your loved ones, and to still have a pleasure filled summer.  This episode reveals: 1️⃣ Actionable tips and tricks for reclaiming your time, ensuring you get to spend it the way you desire.  2️⃣ A close look at why you might feel too busy and how you can break free from this cycle. 3️⃣ Key steps to weave in connection in your realtionship for a summer that's fun, fulfilling, and surprisingly pleasurable. It's time to reclaim your summer! Let's make this one a stress-free season filled with deep connections, self-care, and plenty of joy. So, get your earphones ready, grab your favorite summer drink, and let's unravel the secret to a more balanced, fulfilling summer.  Listen in now, and let's start making some room for you in your schedule. We promise – it's not as impossible as you think.

Are you finding it challenging to ignite your Feminine Fire within your dating life, or perhaps aiming to keep the magnetism alive within your existing relationship? If that resonates, then you're in the right place! In this week's pod, I'm delighted to be in conversation with Allison Jayne Ewing, a licensed clinical social worker and certified EFT practitioner. Together, we delve into the art of 'Dating Like A Goddess.'    Allison imparts her profound expertise on the transformative art of tapping. (she even guides us through a powerful tapping practice). We discuss the intriguing concept of polarity within relationships, transcending gender identification. She elucidates the integral roles of both masculine and feminine energies in weaving intimacy, as well as the ways we can channel our inherent energy to establish deeper bonds with our partners. Be prepared for some tantalizing tips from Allison for midlife dating, complemented by her discerning insights on the influence of modern society on our potential to truly embrace our femininity. Whether you're looking to amplify your intimate relationships, rekindle passion in your current partnership, or simply curious about the subtleties of tapping and its beneficial impact on you, this podcast episode is an absolute must-listen. Don't miss this enlightening conversation, abundant with authentic strategies to cultivate deeper connections, both with yourself and your significant other.  Allison is an  Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified EFT Practitioner, who is also a divorced and dating woman.  Allison's goal is to teach women how to use EFT Tapping to clear blocks and limiting beliefs around dating and finding an ideal partner.  Allison believes crisis creates opportunity and that, after the crisis of divorce, a whole sky full of stars of new potentials for your life becomes available! Allison feels that dating can be the greatest opportunity of self-discovery that you've ever experienced and this self-discovery draws miracles into your life.  Above all Allison wants to show you how to have FUN on this journey! ________ *Want more easy ways to Find Your Feminine Fire and enjoy more pleasure filled relationships?  Get Amanda's Free Sensuality Activation HERE.

Discover the magic that unfolds when you Ignite Your Feminine Fire in today's riveting episode. This week, we delve into a fascinating conversation with my esteemed former client, Allie Boyle. Witness firsthand the profound change this path offers, turning self-doubt into unwavering self-trust, and enhancing open hearted connection in her relationship. Listen in to discover: * The triggers that guided Allie, a triumphant businesswoman with impressive coaching, sales, and spiritual expertise, to seek the profound change that only specialized coaching support could provide. * The limitation of conventional coaching that merely brushes the surface, and the pressing need for in-depth healing and self-discovery. * The power of a trusted guide: See how partnering with Amanda enabled Allie to not just trust herself deeply, but also to embrace vulnerability in her relationships and unlock the doors to authentic self-expression. * The candid truth about the experience with a sex and relationship coach: A peek into what you can expect from this transformative journey. * The inevitable fears that creep in when contemplating an investment in coaching, and strategies to navigate these doubts. Our conversation shines a spotlight on the game-changing impact of the coaching experience, from heart-opening to fostering genuine connections, boosting self-trust, and so much more. Tune in to unlock insights about the life-altering possibilities that await when you dare to say YES to this transformative journey. Curious to explore if this work is right for you?  Connect with Amanda here for a heart to heart convo to see if her support is the right next step. Grab your free sensuality activation here!

Why do so many high-performing professionals struggle to get the respect and appreciation they deserve?  If you are looking to create rewarding, fulfilling, and respectful relationships in all areas of your life, you're in the right place.  Joining us today is Dr. Veronica Anderson, a physician, a coach, and a best-selling author of numerous books including Get the Respect You Deserve. She has a very unique perspective because she blends medicine, psychology, corporate consulting as well as she is a psychic, so she has this amazing lens with which she helps high-achieving professionals cultivate successful careers, healthy habits, and relationships where they get the respect they deserve. She uses tools such as Psychic Intuitive Energy Readings, the Kolbe Index, and Human Design to help people deeply understand their spiritual nature, instincts, and intuition and how to use them to get what they want in their careers and in romance. Tune in to discover:  -Dr. Veronica's process to feel seen, feel heard, and feel appreciated. - How she went from being an eye surgeon to a spiritual guide and a transformational coach. -How can individuals gain a better understanding of themselves and their beliefs? -What is the Kolbe and what is Human Design, and how Dr. Veronica uses them to help people understand themselves better. - How do you build self trust, and why is it important? And much more.  

You may be aware, that many women experience “responsive” vs. “spontaneous” desire, in which desire emerges only in a safe, comfortable, highly erotic context.  If you’re looking for more ways to bring your desire online, and enjoy more sexual confidence- you’re in the right place. In this week's pod,  I’m super thrilled to be talking with Gina Gutierrez, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that publishes a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content.  Gina's passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, she’s ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers. Listen in to discover:  * Understanding "mental framing" and how to use it for better sex. * Why she and her co-founder started Dipsea, and how using audio stories can expand your sexual confidence. * How to get rid of the shame around fantasy. * Simple ways to invite in more pleasure in your routine. *The benefits of Dipsea's audio app that allows you to access an ever-growing collection of sexy audio stories,  wellness sessions, and dreamy sleep scenes. *How to have more sexual confidence. And much more! Check out Dipsea free for 30 days here!

From an early age, we’re taught that to be worthy, to find true happiness, and to be “somebody,” we must accomplish many things.  We become achievement machines, always grasping for the next big win to send a signal to the world—and to ourselves—that we’ve “made it.”  Yet, it’s safe to say that most of us remain feeling at peace and unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes: Family? Check. Career? Check. Social Life?Check. Personal fulfillment?... [insert the woeful chirping of crickets] But why do we feel so unfulfilled despite checking the boxes? According to this week's podcast guest Shirin Etessam, it’s because we’ve disconnected from our souls. This week we discuss her forthcoming book, FREE TO BE, and how you can reconnect with your soul and begin a journey towards fulfillment in just six short weeks. From brain and heart detox to rewriting your personal story, and more, the lessons found in the book are those Shirin has used with major corporate clients including Apple, ABC, BBC, Virgin, Intel, and more. Listen in to discover some simple yet powerful ways to find more soul fulfillment starting right now. 

Are you finding yourself unexpectedly single, and not sure how in the world to navigate the dating scene in midlife?  Are you struggling to believe that finding the love you truly desire is possible after loss or heartbreak?  If so, today’s episode will offer some hope and inspiration. Today on the podcast I’m pleased to introduce you to Michaela Lambert. Michaela is a Transformational Love Coach and Dating Empowerment Mentor for single women in midlife who want to attract a quality partner for a lasting relationship. She’s on a mission to help other women navigate the (often confusing!) modern dating world, so that they can find their soulmate. Listen in to discover...   ✨Michaela's journey of finding love after loss.   ✨The #1 thing holding women back from dating, and what to do about it.   ✨Michaela shares some of her SAVVY dating strategies to come into dating from a stronger position, including how to have FUN in the process. ✨Dispelling common dating myths. ✨How to navigate modern dating culture and apps with ease. and much more!   Enjoy!  

Is getting dressed a hassle? Do you want to rip your bra off at the end of the day? Do you struggle finding bras that feel comfortable?  If you’re ready to move from Ugggh to inspired when you get dressed, you’re in in luck!   On this episode of the Find Your Feminie Fire pod, I’m talking with my amazing friend Kimmay Caldwell, an Undergarment Educator and Self-Love coach that helps people feel comfortable (and confident!) in their bras without wasting their money on bras they dread wearing. Learn how to find a comfortable bra for your unique, beautiful body without feeling like you have to wear one. Yep! Let the old stories about why you “should” wear a bra melt away and be the decision maker of your body (and what you wear right over your heart), including no bra at all. Hurray! Listen in to discover... ✨How your relationship to your undergarments can be so much more supportive, and why education is KEY.  ❤️Rituals to weave in self love and compassion into your daily routine. ✨What to know so you don't create shame for your kids first bra shopping experience. ❤️How to release body shame and invite in body confidence and love. ✨And how to transform your everyday ritual of putting on a bra into a powerful way to uncover your confidence, stand in your power, and learn to love yourself.   Enjoy!  

If you’re looking to reinvent your definition of leadership into a more integrated and full spectrum lens to make the changes you want to see in the world visible, and to liberate who you were born to be, you're in the right place. This is a very special episode. Today I’m so honored to be talking with Nina Simons, an award winning writer, and social entrepreneur who’s been paving the way for feminine leadership. She is the co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Bioneers is a nonprofit that uses media, convening, and connecting to lift up visionary and practical solutions for many of our most pressing social and ecological challenges, using a whole-system approach.  Nina is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about reinventing leadership, restoring the feminine, and co-creating a healthy, peaceful, and equitable world for all. We are also discussing her book, Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership.    Her book offers inspiration for anyone who aspires to grow into or inhabit their own unique form of leadership with resilience and joy.  The book draws on Simons’ own personal learning and extensive experience with women’s leadership development…to reconnect and defend people, nature and the land, both practically and spiritually.

The other day, as I was squeezing by my husband with an overflowing laundry basket to fold, and he was unloading the dishwasher, we enjoyed a little laugh as he made eyes at me... it was a simple and sweet moment of connection as we passed each other.  We were talking about all the boring chopping wood and hauling water aspects of running a family, especially with kids.   There is always a task that needs completing. It makes it challenging to find time to connect.  All that boring mundane stuff that takes a lot of time!  Yet, the mundane small moments are a powerful time for creating opportunities of connection.   Even if it is just a smile, a loving touch with no intent but to offer loving kindness, sharing an inside joke, flirting, these are simple ways to bond vs not.  What often happens however, is we get to focused on completing tasks, or getting to the next thing, that we miss opportunites for connecting, and therefore we neglect our relationships.  Often unintentionally.  In this episode, we talk about embodying the "Groundskeeper" Archetpye in your relationships.  What are the simple ways to weed and water your connection?  You'll discover how to find ways to weave in connection especially when you feel you are too busy,  as well as simple tips to invite in more flirting and fun! Enjoy this episode to step up the connection and playfullness in your relationship.

How to stay up when your partner is bringing you down. Do you often feel drained of energy and happiness because of your partner's constant negativity? If yes, then this episode is for you. Many clients come to me wanting to feel more connected in their relationship, but feel their partner is unsupportive.  Tune in to this episode to discover: - Excellent tips to take care of yourself, and protect your energy and happiness even if you feel you're stepping into a cloud of negativity when you walk in the house. - How to set boundaries with your partner, practice self-care, and not take their negativity personally.  You don't have to suffer in silence when dealing with a negative partner. By listening to this episode, you'll discover practical steps to nourish yourself and maintain your emotional well-being in the face of negativity.  >>> Want more stragies for protecting your energy and joy?  Check out The Pleasure Foundation Membership to get specific somatic practices to protect your energy, and feel better in your own skin starting now. 

Get ready to spring into a new season of sexual vitality! On this week's podcast, we'll be exploring the many ways you can "spring clean" your sexual mindset, body, and energy to bring more pleasure and joy into your life. First up, we'll dive into the importance of addressing shame and negative self-talk when it comes to sexuality, and share strategies for clearing the mental clutter that can hold you back. Next, we'll explore how physical activity and self-care practices can help jumpstart your libido and enhance your sexual health. From understanding your anatomy to increasing your oxytocin levels, we'll give you specific tips for boosting your sexual energy and getting your groove back. But that's not all - we'll also delve into the energetic side of sexuality, exploring the power of clearing stagnant energy and working with your sexual energy to cultivate deeper connection, intimacy, and pleasure. So whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your long-term relationship, explore new desires, or simply prioritize pleasure and self-care in your day-to-day life, this episode has something for you. By the end of the episode, you'll be armed with practical tools and insights to help you take your sexual wellness to the next level.  

Have you ever found yourself facing unexpected challenges in life, whether it be a difficult transition or an unexpected setback?  Today, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to chat with Faith Laux, a remarkable individual who radiates positivity and serves as a sex, love, and relationship coach.  Her focus is on assisting individuals in rediscovering their passion and intimacy, particularly during times of change. In our conversation, she will share her personal journey of prioritizing pleasure and flourishing through cancer treatment.   "It’s not like because you have this big cataclysmic diagnosis that your sex drive just disappears. It changes. It transitions." - Faith Laux

Curious to explore how creativity can liberate your feminine genius? On today’s podcast I’m talking with the luminous Kimothy Joy, an artist, author, activist, and speaker devoted to celebrating and liberating feminine genius Kimothy creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change, inspiring thought and action through her creative expressions. Her story shows us that when we take time to connect to those deeper parts of ourselves and find what makes us come alive, creativity and inspiration can flow through and positively impact those around us. Listen in as she shares her story of creativity and how she created her Focus Pocus journaling method, and the power of community, support, collaboration, letting others stories inspire you, how her unique method can support your connection to yourself, your focus, and creating the life you desire. 

Have you ever noticed how often, performing the smallest, routine tasks—rituals, if you will—can have a ripple effect that results in a big transformation? Keeping a journal, drinking tea, lighting a candle, taking daily walks, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator are just a few examples of simple, routine steps that might deliver a major impact physically or mentally over time. If you know me and have been listening to the pod you know how much I preach about the power of rituals! I love the power of simple plus doable for lasting results. Today on the pod I’m talking with Tâmara Castelo, a specialist in Chinese Traditional medicine, and the CEO of Tâmara Castelo Clinic (in Lisbon and Porto), TMC Health, TMC Holistic and TMC Jewellery.  At her clinic, Tâmara treats sleep disorders, thyroid disorders, intestine diseases, anxiety, migraines, and hormonal problems, and takes a holistic approach to healing. In this episode she's sharing about her new book, The Power of Rituals walks readers through how to determine their biotype and, based on that, create a personal plan with easy, repetitive tasks designed to rebalance sleep, manage stress, reduce anxiety, and end toxic thoughts.   Listen in for some simple, easy rituals to help you live your best life.   

Are you tired of constant fighting in your relationship? Imagine a life where conflicts are resolved with understanding and connection instead of anger and disconnection. It is possible to have a thriving relationship without fighting, and to create lasting intimacy.   This week I'm talking with expert Love Educator and Relationship Coach Railey Molinario about her pillars of Relationship Intelligence, and how this works to help you create the relationship you desire, and to keep things hot after the honeymoon period ends. 

Reigniting a bond with an old friend after a long time apart can be a truly special and nostalgic experience. Did you know that you can have a similar experience with your own body? That's right! Just like an old friend, your body has been there for you through thick and thin, and is always ready to welcome you back with open arms. In this episode, I'm going to take you on a journey of self-discovery and self-care. You'll learn how to reconnect with your body and treat it with the love and respect it deserves. From simple breathing exercises to mindfulness practices, I'll share easy and effective ways to help you get back in touch with your physical self. So, come along and join me on this exciting adventure as we befriend our bodies, and rediscover the joys of self-connection.   

In my experience, I've found empowerment and focusing on health are key to finding more joy and pleasure.  And, it's very real that this culture in which we live in, there is a high probability that when you move to explore what feels good, the imprints of past trauma or violation, even culturally and collectively will show up. It's important to recognize the pervasiveness of trauma in the world and seek to be responsive to this reality. In this episode I'm sharing why trauma informed care is so important, especially when working with sexuality, what you can do to advocate for yourself in situations so you can feel more comfortable, and what you can do to invite in more compassion, curiosity, and care in your own pleasure explorations. 

You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably–because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life–yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they're also beautiful opportunities for change. In this week's episode I'm talking with Dr. Neeta about how to embrace the suck–and in doing so, break through to lasting, audacious resilience. You'll learn why it's so hard to get back up when stuff goes down, how four core components of your life shape your individual Bounce Factor, and how to navigate the five stages of the Fly Forward framework through Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and on to Thriving.  Listen in and share with a friend who you know will love this episode. 

In our busy lives, it can be so easy to forget to center our own pleasure. The Pleasure Foundation is here to offer that community where you matter, your pleasure matters, and less is more. The Pleasure Foundation is a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation. You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.   Listen in to to our final minisode #6 to hear more about the keys to create more pleasure in your life, and get all the deets and an invitation to join my new membership. Missed the earlier Minisodes? Catch them here: Minisode #1: 80s Parties and Reviving Your Desire Minisode #2: What to Do When Pleasure Feels Impossible Minisode #3: Pleasure 101 Minisode #4: What does it mean to "practice pleasure" Minisode #5: Say Goodbye to sexual shame

Minisode 5 of 6 here, on how to say goodbye to sexual shame. Listen in as I jam on why our sexual shame holds us back in so many ways - and how working to move past it can invite freedom and expansion in all areas of your life. I truly believe if there was less shame around sex, there would be less shadow around sex.  This is why its paramount to talk about it, to de-stigmatize it, and to find your way to what feels good.  Missed the earlier Minisodes 1-4? Catch them here:

WTF is a pleasure practice anyway, and why would I want to do one? Listen in to this Minisode #4 of 6 as I share how a pleasure practice transformed one of my shitty days into a good one, what constitutes a pleasure practice, and how to deal with the fear around pleasure.

Want to know the concrete steps to finding your desire and pleasure again? Maybe you just want to keep the motor humming and expand your current pleasure potential  Welcome to Minisode #3 of 6  It starts with understanding what pleasure means to you.  And making it easier to access with simple, practical steps.  Listen in to this Minisode #3 of 6 as I share more about the process to pleasure, and the steps I find most effective.    Missed the earlier Minisodes? Catch them here: Minisode #1: 80s Parties and Reviving Your Desire Minisode #2: What to Do When Pleasure Feels Impossible _________________________________________________________Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life?  My pleasure membership is starting in 2023!  This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation.    You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.   Get more information and join us HERE!  

Why does pleasure feel so hard sometimes? Today I'm dropping in with another podcast mini-sode (minisode #2 of 6) on fun and desire.  Today I'm jamming on why it feels so challenging to feel connected to pleasure, why its not your fault if you feel this way,  and what you can do to invite in more of what feels good. I believe that pleasure should be a priority and not an afterthought. It's foundational.  But our systems aren't set up to support that, so it's common for busy women to totally dismiss it.  Listen in to learn more about what to do to reclaim this important aspect of our health and well being.     

Ever feel like you've just lost your mojo? Sometimes a good dose of ole fashion fun can do the trick!  Listen into this mini-episode as I share about reconnecting to my desire thru an 80s party, and what you can do to invite in more fun and aliveness when you're feeling down.  _______________________________________________________________________________________ Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life?  My pleasure membership is starting in 2023!  This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation.    You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.     Get more information HERE!

In this episode, I'm talking with Kylene Terhune, the CEO and founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project, on what it really takes to heal from betrayal. Kylene is both a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and NLP life coach supporting women who’ve experienced sexual betrayal trauma, and in this episode, Kylene shares her personal story of betrayal, and what has supported her healing.   Thru her experience,  she wove together the BEST information that she received over the past few years including her experiences with trauma therapy, sexual betrayal podcasts, books, betrayal and addiction resources, various certification programs and practitioner trainings to help you avoid the fluff and get right into the meat of recovery so you can support yourself holistically as you move through the healing process from Day 1. Listen in as she shares the steps to recovery, and how you can support yourself or a loved one who is dealing with betrayal. 

In this week's pod I'm talking about coaching, cults, and trusting yourself.  Tune in to discover: ✨Why psychological marketing and selling techniques are so effective.   ✨Why manipulation is so rampant in this industry, and how to make sure you're being discerning.   ✨How to market in alignment with your values.   ✨Why trauma informed business practices are important.   ✨Why you should never override your body's signals, and how to tune into those signals   ✨and much more!    

If you’re looking to say goodbye to erectile dysfunction challenges in your relationship and discover proven ways to find more sexual vitality, then you're going to love today’s episode with Dr. Anne Truong.    Dr. Anne is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s successfully treated over 7,000 men with erectile dysfunction (ED).   She is passionate about healing the cause of sexual dysfunction, not just masking symptoms and sharing education so that we can know how to have a better quality of life.   In this episode, Dr. Anne will talk us through the above as well as guide us through how to approach the situation if your partner is experiencing erectile dysfunction, how to best support your partner navigating erectile dysfunction, and steps to take towards solving the problem.  

As I was driving my kiddo to school yesterday, the Mariah Carey song, "All I Want For Christmas is You" song came on, and I started to think about how so many women identifying people have a hard time knowing what they want.  Listen into this episode as I share why it can feel hard to know what you want, how to learn to tune into your needs, and how to TRULY get what you desire. You'll learn how to tune into what you really want, how to ask for it, and then, how to open to receive your desires. Enjoy!  

If you’re curious to learn about womb health and how we create intimacy with our bodies and our cycles, and find kindness and compassion for yourself in the process, tune into today’s episode with Kit Maloney of Kitara.  Kit has spent over 20 years as an advocate, activist, academic, and entrepreneur committed to the advancement of gender equality through women’s embodied health and healing. Kit started Kitara to help others steam with more ease and joy using their beautifully-designed, expertly-crafted products and services for safe, easy, and effective in-home yoni steaming. In this episode, Kit dives into the benefits of yoni steaming, and how to cultivate a safe and effective practice.  She also shares with us her journey from yoni steam skeptic to yoni steam super fan, how to create time and space to make room for what our womb is wanting, and, if you’re still looking for holiday gifts, she even shares a special discount code for Kitara’s steam seats in the episode. 

Let's face it,  this time of year can zap your libido.   Holidays, extended family, travel, hectic schedules, kids home from school… even saying all that makes my chest constrict and feel tight. Join me and let's take 3 breaths, as I want to share in this episode, how to stay sensually connected to yourself and your desire as we move into the holidays. Listen into this week's pod to discover some ways you can center your pleasure, reduce stress, and keep your desire ho ho humming this holiday season. Listen in as I share; ✨Why this time of year can zap your libido. ✨How to create realistic expectations for the holidays. ✨Why stress is a libido killer, and what to do about it.  ✨How to determine what makes you turn on, and what makes you turn off. ✨Why context is so important in creating good connection. ✨Understanding our natural rhythms and cycles, and how to honor winter. ✨Strategies to stay grounded. ✨Creating Pleasure Rituals when schedules are tight. and more. Enjoy! Much love, Amanda 

Women do not always receive the same healthcare as men.In fact, for too long medicine has not recognized that numerous health conditions — like heart disease, stroke, stress, mental health and more — impact women differently than men.Orthopedic surgeon Mary I. O’Connor and medical anthropologist Kanwal L. Haq want to change that by empowering women with knowledge about the current landscape of women’s health, and showing them how to actively engage with their healthcare team. Listen into this week's episode as they share how to advocate for our health needs, in a system that isn't always set up to support you.

If you are looking for fun ways to make your sex life more passionate, more connected, and more satisfying, you are going to love this week’s episode. I’m bringing back my good friend, and the most amazing human, Susan Bratton. Susan, an Intimacy Expert for millions, is back on the show to discuss all things how to stay inspired to keep trying new things, vaginal rejuvenation, how to have awesome sex right now, and more.   Susan is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality.  A best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs, she has spent her career cultivating ways for people to have these tools for better connection, and amazing sex. 

Looking for better sex in 2022 and beyond?   This week on the podcast, we dive into the new gender and sexual revolution as well as The "Manisexto" that will help start the standards for ethical and pleasurable sex with Dr. Catherine M. Roach, professor of gender and cultural studies at New College - The University of Alabama, where she teaches on topics such as gender, sexuality, and pop culture. She has over 25 years of research and teaching experience on gender and sexual studies and popular culture. She’s a two-time Fulbright award winner with lots of amazing accolades.   In this episode, we’ll be discussing the shifting demographic, how to discuss consent, comprehensive sex education for young people, inclusive masculinity, genital anxiety, and more.  

What does it mean to microdose on your own medicine?  If you’re looking to grow pleasure, joy and presence in your life, then listen to this week's podcast as I share the importance of little daily doses of pleasure.  Tune in to discover - why small micro shifts make huge impacts and change, and how this helps you eliminate self doubt, hold yourself with love and kindness, find more resilience, and enhance your capacity for joy... all with your own medicine. 

Are you aware of the orgasm gap? If you’re looking to find more pleasure and fulfilment in your sex life, then listen in for some enlightening facts to change your sex life for the better today. In this episode, you'll learn why, statistically, only about 39% of women orgasm during heterosexual encounters and what we can do to change this cultural problem.   My guest this week is Dr. Laurie Mintz who is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life work has really been dedicated and committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful, and sexually-satisfying lives through the art and science of psychology. She’s a tenured professor at The University of Florida, and she has amazing research under her belt. She’s also written two popular books which I highly recommend - Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It (such a great book), and also A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship. Tune in as we talk about closing the orgasm gap and what this can do for us personally and culturally. 

When it comes to pleasure, there are so many ways to find more of it.  Today I'm talking with my husband Mark, DC, MHA on how to make movement and exercise more pleasurable for better sexual health. Listen in as we to find out why our cardiovascular health is so important when it comes to sexual function, and easy ways to feel better in your body. 

If you’re in honoring your body and your vulva as a way of connecting to your deep power and decolonizing from systems of oppression, this episode is for you. My guest, Sasha Ostara, is a Mexican multicultural woman,  Somatic Feminist, and the Creatrix of Vulvalchemy™ Tune into today’s episode to hear more about the invitation that led Sasha to explore her own body, how to go about being kinder and more compassionate to your own body, and how connecting to your sexual energy can allow you to reclaim your wholeness as a woman.

If you’re always looking for ways to feel better in your skin and get your feminine fire rockin’ and rollin’, this episode is for you! This week, I’m talking with Lana Kerr, the CEO and founder of Lumisque and CO2LIFT. Lana walks us through the benefits of CO2LIFT V (her company’s non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment) and how it works to leave your skin down there plump and juicy. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to feel good in your skin and why taking care of your skin on both your face and your vulva is important. Lana will share how the use of this treatment will help vulva owners more fully enjoy intimacy. Whether you want to show yourself some love or you’re healing or taking medication that tends to dry out your skin, CO2LIFT V is a treatment that can help you show your vulva appreciation, stave off aging, and improve the quality of your intimate life. 

This time of year is perfect to take a look at the rhythms of your life.  As we honor the ending of summer and the back to school season, it can be a powerful time to embrace movement and transition. Listen into this episode to learn how embrace the Groundskeeper archetype in your own life, and I share an easy ritual to honor your summer, and move into this next season with support to thrive.

This week I'm sharing about one of my favorite practices, and the Do's and Don'ts of a proper Jade Egg/ Yoni Egg practice.   This episode is an oldie but a goodie from September 2020 yet still so timely.   I'm landing from a busy summer travel schedule and this practice is my go to for feeling connected to myself, my energy, and my desire in the midst of a lot of chaos.    Tune in as I answer all your questions, and demystify this powerful sensual self care tool.  Enjoy!

 Want to stop second guessing yourself and your worthiness ?   If you’re looking to grow your self trust, then listen in to this episode!  I’m going to share why so many women identifying people suffer from “not enoughness” and lack of self trust, and how to build this muscle to feel more confident and have more trust in yourself.   

Want to discover more ways to move through loss to find pleasure again?  If you’re in need of support navigating sex after loss, then listen in to this episode.     This week I’m talking with Krista St. Germain,  master certified life coach, post-traumatic growth and grief expert, widow, mom, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast.  We discuss how you can move into healing from deep loss, navigating through finding pleasure and feeling good again, and the unique effect grief can have on each individual human being.    Krista’s also going to demystify some of those common myths that widows have been told about their sex lives and grief. She’ll also share about how to support yourself and get the support you need from others throughout this process, no matter what type of grief you are healing through. Enjoy!

If you’re feeling uncertain or constantly in survival mode due to the current state of our world, and you’re looking for ways that you can move from feeling so overwhelmed to feeling more stable, secure, and resourced in your nervous system, then you’re going to love this week’s podcast episode.   In today’s episode, I’ll take you through a Simple Pleasure Practice to bring you back to your magical self and help you reconnect to your own being through a sense of pleasure. This Simple Pleasure Practice will help you reconnect to your center and connect to pleasure in whatever way feels right for you. Remember, we need to discover our connection to the power that pleasure can bring us now more than ever.

If you are seeking to find peace surrounding an abortion, infertility, or the loss of a baby, then you're going to need to listen to this week’s podcast with Kate Carson.   As a teacher, a scientist, and a chemical engineer, as well as a sex and relationship coach, an activist for abortion rights, and a mom, Kate is a multi-faceted woman with a powerful story. Through her work, Kate is helping other women to find connection around taboo topics as well as find healing and pleasure again after an abortion or babyloss. Kate also works closely with moms, dads, and couples at the Ending A Wanted Pregnancy support group, a babyloss community. In today’s episode, Kate will share with you her own story of losing her baby, Laurel, why she, personally, uses the term “abortion” instead of ”termination” when referring to her decision to terminate her pregnancy, and why she’s so passionate about the work that she does. Kate also shares ways to protect yourself and ask for help post-loss, how to make peace with your body post-loss, and how to begin to find pleasure again.

If you’re looking to stop getting stuck in self-doubt and instead grow your confidence, then you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Alexandra Dotcheva.   As a hospital nurse and a one-time celebrated concert violinist in the insanely competitive world of symphony orchestras, Alexandra Dotcheva is no stranger to self-doubt and low self-confidence.    Beginning from the time she was a young girl, she was driven to become such a skilled violinist as to eventually win a coveted chair with a world-renowned symphony orchestra.   Alexandra knows that poorly defined priorities can get in the way of anybody’s self-confidence and impact decision-making for years or even decades.    In today’s episode, she will share holistic ways to gain more self-confidence, talk about her journey from low self-confidence to becoming a self-made millionaire, and share about how she became an expert on her own holistic health and wellbeing.  

Want to resolve conflict more easily in your relationship?  Conflict in relationships is unavoidable, but there are healthy ways to move through it to emerge stronger and more connected.     Today on the pod I’m thrilled to be talking with Jayson Gaddis, relationship expert, founder of the Relationship School and host of the Relationship school podcast.  He is the author of the book, Getting To Zero, How to Work through conflict in your High stakes relationships.   He shares how the fastest way to indestructible relationships is to become good at working through conflict, together, and how to do just that.

If you ever struggle to find pleasure, or feel "broken" due to life's circumstances or experiences, listen up to this episode as we’re gonna dive into the journey of pleasure and how to find joy in the process. I'm taking with Elena Sonnino, life coach, yin yoga teacher, and author of the book Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges.  When Elena was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and had a hysterectomy in 2012, she never imagined that it would result in tremendous sexual pain.    Tune in as she shares some of the key tools that have supported her on your journey back to pleasure, and how you can use them too!

If you ever feel like you have done so much in your life for other people and now you're ready to put yourself first for a change,  or you feel your health has taken a toll because of putting yourself last and you're ready to take back the reins, then you're gonna love today’s episode. This week I'm talking with  Dr. Jayne Dabu,DAOM,L.Ac., who inspires women to take their turn in health, relationships, and career so they achieve invincible confidence, clarity, and control.  You'll learn how to put yourself first, how to advocate for your needs in healthcare, how to celebrate your "micro wins" , and how to get your voice back after being afraid to speak up for yourself.

If you desire more connection and intimacy, but feel flat when it comes to the desire department, then listen into this episode, as I share some simple, easy and fun tips to fire up your libido.   

If you're ready to move past tradition into your own truth and wisdom, to finally feel free to honor your authentic self as it changes over the years, and feel more connected to your purpose, then you're going to love this week's podcast as SharRon Jamison shares some gems on what it really takes to dare to live your truth. SharRon Jamison is a life strategist, author, minister, entrepreneur, and corporate leader who is committed to helping you BE who you were born to be, and not settle for what society has taught and told you to be. 

Want to go from turned off to turned on after a busy day?  If you’re looking to find more ways to amplify your desire and arousal, then listen up! This week on the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast I’m talking with  Dr. Rose Schlaff (she/her)  a Pelvic Physical Therapist, Sexual Health Coach and the Founder and CEO of Be Well with Rose, LLC. She is passionate about helping women and queer leaders take the stress out of sex so they can feel energized and excited during intimacy and connect more deeply in all areas of their relationship. 

Are you looking to solve you pelvic pain or prevent pelvic health problems?  In this week's pod you'll discover the mistakes that are killing your vagina and how to optimize your sexual wellness, beat prolapse and stop incontinence with Alyce Adams, RN AKA The Kegel Queen™.

Today, I’m gonna be talking about something that I have not touched on the podcast in a long while, or maybe if ever, around, specifically, how birth and parenthood can affect how men feel sexually about their partners. I know that, often, I’m speaking from the women’s part of view, but I also think it's interesting to listen to some different perspectives as well -- to, perhaps, have more empathy in your relationship, or if maybe you're looking for additional support, know that there are resources available. Tune in as I talk with certified trauma-informed sex, love, and relationship coach Carla Crivaro as she shares about the phenomenon of “The Forgotten Father.” 

Is pelvic pain keeping you from enjoying more pleasure in your intimate relationships?  If you’re looking to move from painful sex into more joy and fulfillment in your sex life then tune into this week’s podcast as I talk with sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor, Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai. In one of her recent posts, Dr. UC shares that 80% of women who have chronic pelvic pain are still having penetrative sex despite reporting moderate to severe pain.   Let’s talk about why this can happen, and what you can do about it.  And know, if this is something you struggle with, you aren’t alone, and there is such possibility for moving through the pain into a more pleasurable experience.

Want to enjoy more money and better sex?  If you’re looking for more pleasure, passion and money, then tune in as on this week’s podcast episode I’m talking with my dear friend and colleague Marie Magdalena Wolf, certified trauma informed Sacred Sexuality and Relationship coach, on what it takes to really receive all that you desire.  

Would you like to master the art of flirtation in your relationship? If you’re looking to keep the playful spark alive and well, this skill is a must. This week on the pod I’m going to show you why flirting can be so fun and share 5 ways to get better at it starting today.

Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, or super stressed out?  If you’re looking for ways to prevent and heal from burnout, then tune in.  This week on the podcast I’m talking with educator, wellness coach and consultant Michelle Emmannuelle on burnout prevention and recovery.  Tune in to discover what is at the root of burnout, the different types, and some micro steps you can take today to feel better and start to heal. 

With mental health among women suffering after the pandemic and all we’ve been facing the past few years, it may feel challenging to feel connected to your authentic self.   If you’re looking to move through adversity in your life, then listen in to enjoy this week’s podcast.  Today you’ll discover how you can own your authentic power and transform the mind, body, and spirit with the power of hope – just as it did for my guest today, Ashley Bernardi.  As the founder of a national media relations and publicity firm, Ashley has the privilege of access to many of the world's leading experts in health and wellness who offered healing and hope with her personal challenges—a rich collection of top doctors, neurologists, psychologists, nutritionists, coaches, spiritualists, and others. She shares their profound wisdom so that you can build hope during your times of struggle in her recent book, Authentic Power, Give Yourself Permission to Feel. Listen in as Ashely shares some insight to help you how to move through your pain, let down the mask of strength, and feel your genuine emotions to FEEL and HEAL.

What might shift in your life when you remember how to celebrate your feminine power? If you're looking to ignite your creative spark, invite  more of your feminine magic online, then you are gonna love this week’s episode. Today, I am talking with my dear friend and magic maker, Tiffany Josephs on how to use your creativity to ignite your Feminine Fire. I just love Tiffany so much. Let me just just explain.   Picture this. Picture it’s a gray scene. Everything’s gray. Everything's meh, maybe boring, maybe meh, and then all of a sudden, this magical creature walks in, and with every wave of her hand the colors start appearing and things start coming to life. It’s like opening the door into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. That is what I feel about Tiffany and her presence.  And this is how you can feel when you unleash your creative expression.  Enjoy this weeks episode!

On this week's pod, I’m going to share with you why pleasure is vital nervous system care. It is not a luxury. It is actually a need for our systems to have more resilience in this crazy world, and some easy ways to invite in more pleasure and to cultivate a sensual self-care practice so you can get your daily dose of pleasure, your daily dose of vitamin P. 

For many it feels like aspects of community and being together has changed since the pandemic.  Thankfully there is much we can do to create the belonging we crave, and to work with our nervous systems to move back into ways of connection that feel good. This week I'm talking with Kimberly Ann Johnson, a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher, postpartum advocate, and single mom on relating and cultivating community in challenging times. Working hands-on in integrative women’s health and trauma recovery for more than a decade, she helps women heal from birth injuries, gynecological surgeries, and sexual boundary violations. Kimberly is the author of the Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use It for Good, as well as the early mothering classic The Fourth Trimester, and is the host of the Sex Birth Trauma podcast.

Join me as I talk with Lisa Townsend on freeing your authentic expression, learning how to use your voice for more confidence, and how music, and singing can be used as mindfulness tools.   Being able to express ourselves and allow our authentic music -- whatever form that might be -- to come out is such a powerful and important confidence tool.  Lisa Townsend is a board-certified music therapist and creative vocal coach who has a passion for creating space for exploration so you can speak and sing with courage and authenticity, use music as a tool to overcome any kind of limiting belief.

In this episode, I’m talking with Sara Giita Flores on blossoming your voice and sovereignty, and how by doing so you’re more able to tap into your innate creative gifts and joyfully express in the world, really transforming silence and shame into radiant self-expression.

Woohoo! We're celebrating 200 podcast episodes over here, so for this week's pod my husband Mark wanted to ask me some questions on some of the fave moments from the pod. Enjoy and thank YOU for listening and being a part of this celebration!

If you’re ready to enhance your sex life, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode.  I’m your host Amanda Testa, and I’m thrilled ot introduce to my guest today, Taylor Sparks. Taylor (aka Mariposa) is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behavior.  With over a decade of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops.  Organic Loven specializes in improving adults’ sexual health/wellness and enhancing their sex lives via their organic intimate body products, body-safe sex toy materials, sex-positive books, and erotic educational seminars.  

Everyone has something in their lives that they’d like to improve, whether that’s managing stress more effectively, developing healthier relationships, building more confidence—the list can be endless.  The problem is often finding the time to address these issues and then, having done that, knowing the right tools and techniques to use to integrate the solutions into your life.  The mere thought of change can be overwhelming, but today on the podcast I'm talking with Linda Bonnar, and her mission is to address the root cause of that fear so that you can tackle anything that life throws at you by making simple, easy changes to our everyday routines. 

Do you feel you only allow yourself to recieve goodness after you've done all the things?   Tune into this week's episode as I share how to allow yourself to have more fun, how to trust and develop your intution, and how this creates more clarity and focus to get what you want. 

In this week's pod I'm sharing some great tips on resolving conflict in your relationship, and also kind of understanding how we may play a part in our relationship conflicts unknowingly, and what to do about it.

Want to move from frustration to confidence in your relationship?   If you’re looking to feel epic connection in your relationship, then grab your partner and listen to this episode!  This week on the podcast you’ll discover the secret to bringing in more wildness and pleasure into your relationship, and what you’re doing wrong when it comes to making your woman happy.   Men, listen in to this one for some gems on how to get your partner to truly open to you.  I’m talking with Ananya Harvey, PhD, Scientist and Shadow and Sexuality Coach for men, and founder of Bliss Science.  After a successful 10-year career as an academic research chemist, she broke free of lab life to pursue experiments in consciousness.

All of us experience pain at some point in our lives, and it can sometimes feel impossible to move past hurtful experiences, however when we can open to the possibility that our pain can in turn become our greatest power, miracles can occur! This week I'm talking with my friend and colleague Cory Scott.   Cory is a partner, mother of two, and lover of the elements.  She fancies herself a performance coach for witches and a liberator of inner children.  Formally, she is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified EMDR therapist, VITA™ sex, love, and relationship coach, and 500 RYT yoga instructor.  She is fascinated by the relationship between ancient tantric teachings, our human experiences, and neurobiology.  She shines most brightly in the darkest places, although she is often caught dancing in the light, and loves to plant seeds and watch them grow. All of us experience pain at some point in our lives, and it can sometimes feel impossible to move past hurtful experiences, however when we can open to the possibility that our pain can in turn become our greatest power, miracles can occur! This week I'm talking with my friend and colleague Cory Scott.   Cory is a partner, mother of two, and lover of the elements.  She fancies herself a performance coach for witches and a liberator of inner children.  Formally, she is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified EMDR therapist, VITA™ sex, love, and relationship coach, and 500 RYT yoga instructor.  She is fascinated by the relationship between ancient tantric teachings, our human experiences, and neurobiology.  She shines most brightly in the darkest places, although she is often caught dancing in the light, and loves to plant seeds and watch them grow.

When you want to want to, but you just don't.  Do you ever struggle with desire, or wonder what you can do to boost your libido? This week I'm bringing back to the pod a delightful guest, my friend Susan Bratton, the "Intimacy Expert to Millions".  She is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long.  Flashes of brilliance pop like paparazzi as Susan rolls out one relationship epiphany after another. When she describes how love and intimacy can transcend what media portrays, you see how you can have way more intimacy and pleasure than you've been getting.

What do you do when you want to make changes in your relationship, but your partner does not?    I want to address this in two ways, because number one, I'm going to share some tips around why even doing the work on your own is so important, as well as how you can talk with your partner about why it's important to you to get them on board with making changes. Time and time again, I have seen that when one person in a relationship makes changes in themselves, there is a ripple effect that happens that shifts things in positive ways.  

In this episode, I'm talking with Reketta Peterson, LPC, PMH-C, a licensed professional counselor, and BIPOC health equity consultant.  She is a HEAS Health at Everysize advocate, and a member of the associate for size diversity, and health.  We dig into supporting mothers postpartum, how to deal with parenting burnout, relationship survival tips, dismantling medical racism, perinatal health disparities, and common blind spots for professionals and patients in healthcare.  We talk about what changes are needed, what that can look like, and what you can do to get involved.   So much goodness in this episode!

So many clients and friends have been asking me about the Netflix series Sex, Love and Goop.   I wanted to share some reflections on what I loved, and how you can use this series as a conversation starter in your own relationship. I want to shout out those brave couples who were willing to go on camera, as these are issues I see all the time with my clients as well. Parenting has killed the spark, couples have different styles of connection or "mismatched" desire, and people who want more skills and confidence in their bodies and in the bedroom. We often struggle in this area because these are things we aren't taught coming along!   The good news is that if you have a desire to improve things in this area of your life, it is so possible!

Nourishment as sensual self care?  YES PLEASE!   In this weeks pod episode I'm talking with my friend and Sensual Chef, Kiele Jael.  She is the founder of Kiele Jael wellness, and helps women tap into their sensuality and focus on self love through the arts of ancient food wisdom, and sensual cooking.  As we move into the colder months, now is a perfect time to focus on nourishing ourselves from within, and in this episode Kiele shares some easy tangible ways to create rituals to honor ourselves and nourish our bodies.   

Looking for some simple things you can do to enjoy better sex, starting tonight? I so often work with women and couples who just want that desire, that spark back, and especially after an extended period of stress with the pandemic, lock downs, etc, often it feels hard to feel back to normal in the bedroom. Today I’m sharing 5 easy and quick tips to help you have better sex, starting now.

In this week's pod, I'm explaining 4 big reasons women struggle in their sexuality, and what you can do to find more satisfaction in your sexuality. 

Do you just wish you had a BFF who was also a triple board certified OBGYN to run all your sex and hormone questions by?   Well you’re in for a treat in this week's pod, as I am so pleased to welcome back Dr. Anna Cabeca, aka the girlfriend doctor, and we’re diving into how to make the transition to menopause magical, and still enjoying vibrant sexual health as we move through life’s transitions. Do you just wish you had a BFF who was also a triple board certified OBGYN to run all your sex and hormone questions by?   Well you’re in for a treat in this week's pod, as I am so pleased to welcome back Dr. Anna Cabeca, aka the girlfriend doctor, and we’re diving into how to make the transition to menopause magical, and still enjoying vibrant sexual health as we move through life’s transitions.  

Want to bring back the chemistry and inspiration in your relationship? If you’re looking to bring back the spark, then listen into this week's episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast. Today I’ll be talking with romance and relationship expert Alicia Davon, about how to create the relationship of your dreams, even when life is busy and you feel you can never find the time to connect.

ow can so many women feel "good and mad" yet still reluctant to speak up in a meeting or difficult conversation?  Why do women often feel like they're too much--and, at the same time, not enough?    What causes us, at the most critical moments in our lives, to freeze? In this weeks’ episode I have the immense pleasure of talking with Kasia Urbaniak, the author of Unbound: A Woman’s Guide To Power, and the founder and CEO of the Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Based on insights from her experiences as a dominatrix, her training to become a Taoist nun, and the countless women she has taught to expand their influence, she has a unique perspective on power. Listen in to learn more about how you can ask for, and get, what you want. 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, and overwhelmed at the collective chaos, and wanting to feel more vitality and empowered safety, then listen in. In this week’s pod I’m talking about the power of surrender, and creating routines to tend to your needs so you can move into fall feeling less stressed, and more turned on.   

If you’re craving an energetic reboot, deep connection to desire, or a place to prance in all your glory - grab your glitter. Let’s ride. In this episode I’m talking with the amazing Elizabeth Claire De lune Sex, Love, and Relationship coach with a Ph.D. in Folklore and a passion for magical realism, And we’re diving in to reconnecting with your Unicorn Blueprint to fully reclaim the power that’s lost when we externalize our magic, projecting it onto big stories “out there” instead of realizing the truth of it “in here.”

Listen in to this week’s episode as I interview Wholistic Sexuality teacher Sheri Winston, about Secrets of Female Pleasure: Women’s Anatomy of Arousal.   Sheri is one of my superheroes when it comes to sex education and her book was life changing for me (note you can enter to win one of 5 copies of the book at amandatesta.com/arousal.  I mean - in my 30s I was shocked about what I didn’t know about my own anatomy.   Don’t miss this episode as we jam on her model of genital anatomy that goes far beyond conventional models, the female erectile network, what women can do to develop orgasmic mastery, what the key things partners should know about how to turn women on and please them sexually, transition rituals and how they can transform your experience, and how you can make the most of your sexual experience even if you only have 10 minutes.    Wholistic Sexuality teacher Sheri Winston is a groundbreaking, award-winning author, and teacher who offers empowering entertaining erotic education for everyone.    Sheri is the author of the award-winning Women’s Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (which won the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists’ 2010 Book of the Year) and Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice.   She’s the founder of the Intimate Arts Center. Sheri offers pleasure-centered sex-ed for grown-ups with a wide variety of practical and transformational intimate arts education. She delights in inspiring people to have a lot more pleasure, fun, and fulfillment!   Find out more HERE.https://intimateartscenter.com/about/sheri-winston/      

It's easy to be in love when things are smooth sailing, but how do you keep the compassion and kindness alive when things get rough? Tune into this episode as Mark and I share some tools that support us to reconnect and choose love in our relationship even during the challenging times. Mark and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary, and it certainly didn't look like we expected it too.  We have however had a powerful year of growth and challenges, that have made us closer. Recording this episode was a little slice of real life, and some of the tools that have helped us navigate the waves. If you feel like you could use some extra support in your relationship, you can book a support call HERE.

Do you feel like you always have to get it right? Maybe you feel the constant urge to keep up with the "go go go" mentality of our Western culture, and you feel you struggle to just BE?       If you feel ever feel weighed down by life, and want to expand your capacity to be with life itself, and to fully inhabit and enjoy life's pleasures, then tune into the episode as I talk with embodiment coach and somatic healer Marina Nabão on how embodiment is a revolutionary way to access liberation and healing. 

If you are looking for some fun ways to increase your sexy confidence, then you're going to love this episode because I'm going to be diving into some sexy rituals for self-confidence and how pleasure and tuning into yourself boosts your self esteem.

When you think about summer, what comes to mind?  In the seasonal cycles, summer is about maturing, full blossoming, expansion, fullness, and orgasmic potential. What better time to play with having better orgasms! If you're looking to add more bliss to your summer, then listen in to this week's episode as I share 3 key components for a better O! Complete transcript available www.amandatesta.com/osummer/

Do you WANT to want to ... but just don't? Are you missing your libido, and the spark you once had? This episode is going to share some simple tips to reclaim your desire starting today! (and hint...it's not as hard or scary as you may think)

Do you WANT to want to ... but just don't? Are you missing your libido, and the spark you once had? This episode is going to share some simple tips to reclaim your desire starting today! (and hint...it's not as hard or scary as you may think)

Sometimes as we move through challenging times, it's important to honor your experience, and tend to yourself as you cope.  In this episode, I'm sharing how using the power of ritual can help you in honoring the seasons of your life. If you've been following me, you know that this past year has had it's share of challenges, and sometimes you aren't really aware of all you were holding until you are shifting into a new time, and realize the imprint the experience left on your nervous system.  Today I'm sharing one of the powerful ways I move through these challenges and how you can too.   

Hot sex is understood universally, no translation needed. Hard. Wet. Eager. Carnal. It’s the biological design of the human body, but how do we ensure that our bodies experience optimal sexual function at any time and at any age? The answer is diet. This week on the podcast I’m thrilled to be talking with acupuncturist, herbalist, and author, CHRISTINE DELOZIER, L.Ac.    Christine’s new book DIET FOR GREAT SEX: Food for Male and Female Sexual Health dives deep into the true catalysts of what makes our bodies fire on all cylinders and the best steps to maintain them through diet for as long as possible. 

Why is humor so healing?  In this week's episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, my guest Pasha Marlowe and I dive into what it really takes to infuse pleasure into difficult times, even when supporting a child with chronic pain, and how humor can heal. Pasha Marlowe is a therapeutic comedy coach, pleasure podcast host, and author.   She artfully blends her unique life’s experiences with her life’s work in healing through psychotherapy, embodied emotions, holistic wellness, life coaching, theater, and comedy. Pasha is known for her authenticity, intuition, resiliency, and ability to connect. Her work is the culmination of 50 years of radical truth telling, heroic self loving, and pleasure activism, even in the face of adversity. Pasha has a passion for empowering others to be courageous, vulnerable, and fierce in their quest for joy.  

Are you tired of dealing with the limitations of pain and leaking? In this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast,  I’m talking with Dr. Krystyna Holland, Pelvic Floor PT, who’s mission is to help individuals who feel anxious about their pelvic pain feel confident in their ability to live without leaking and have intimacy without fear. Listen in as she shares some powerful tips on healing from painful sex, and what you can do to improve your pelvic health starting today. 

Whether single by choice or actively looking for a partner, single adults face unique challenges in their sexual and sensual lives. In this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, Sexologist and relationships expert Megan Stubbs is here to kill the stigma attached to single lifestyles and provide advice on how to not only embrace single sexuality but make the most of  the time while single.  If you are looking for a long-term partner, actively dating, or happily single, there can be difficult aspects to single sexuality. But there are also ways to optimize your pleasure, improve your interactions, feel sensual and erotic, and have an empowered sex life while still single.    

What do Pollinators have to do with Self Love?  A lot, actually!  I this week's episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, I'm talking with artist Ali Beckman of @soflytaxidermy all about intimate belonging, pollinators, confidence, and more. In her debut book, Bee a Good Human: A Pollinator’s Guide to a Better Life, Beckman illustrates the importance of pollinators along with a healthy dose of body positivity and mental health awareness through her witty comics featuring actual insects in everyday situations.   Through the cartoons, Beckman shares a narrative of self-growth and finding confidence within, all while making people laugh. The genius behind her work is that the insects many people fear reflect back our own insecurities and hopes, allowing us all to see our significance in the world.  

It’s time to create your own definitions and rules about sexuality.   If you’re looking to grow your connection to your sensual self, then tune in to this week’s Find Your Feminine Fire podcast!   This week I’m talking with Anjua Maximo, Life + Sensual Embodiment Coach on the power of embracing the Electric Feminine within.  Recently I found myself craving connection, and feeling very blah.  I tuned into an incredible movement class that Anjua led, and even with my dog and daughter jumping around, was mesmerized by her medicine, and felt so transformed.. back into my body, my power, and myself.  Tune into this episode as Anjua shares her wisdom on helping women feel whole in their bodies and in their lives.

Whether you want to lose weight, balance your hormones, or just stop hating your period, The Betty Body is your blueprint for your best feminine health.  In this week's podcast episode, I'm talking with Dr. Stephanie Estima, a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She’s been featured on Thrive Global, of the Huffington Post, has over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com, and has helped thousands of women lose weight, regulate hormones, and get off medications with her signature program, The Estima Diet. You can hear her every week on her podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie. Listen in as she shares her secrets to unleash your inner Goddess, stop starting diets, take control of your hormones, and feel amazing in your skin.

Trauma Resolution- what is it? Can we ever be fully resolved of our trauma? The key may lie in the connection you hold to your body and its truth. My guest this week is an incredible expert in the field of somatic trauma healing, Denise Chang. Denise is a queer enby femme, somatic trauma resolution guide, and co-creator of consensual culture- a community collective and relational healing ecology for trauma resolution and QTBIPOC liberation. Denise is an immigrant of Malaysian-Chinese decent, who came to the U.S. at age 21 to attend college. After experiencing the American culture of self expression and sexuality, Denise discovered repressed trauma and shame in her heart that would lead her to learning more about how she could learn to trust herself as she uncovered layers leading to her true self. The discovery of the layers of protection around her heart due to the conditioning and messaging she received around her identities gave Denise the clue she needed to begin exploring the spiral path through the parts of herself that needed more love, more attention, to simply be met and held. This journey took Denise deep into the realms of somatic trauma healing where she learned that when the conditions are safe enough for us to express, our bodies respond and we can find deep healing and authenticity. In this week’s episode, Denise brings her wisdom of somatic trauma resolution, spiritual embodiment and the uncanny ability to sense systems of oppression that exist within our culture and relational field to light.

Flipping the switch! On this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, my dear friend and Business Coach Carrie Koh is interviewing me!   I’m excited to share a little more about my own journey in this episode and answer the question, how does a Southern Belle from Georgia become a sex and relationship coach?   Listen in as I share my journey from being a postpartum mom with a one year old daughter, looking in the mirror wondering where the woman I used to be had gone. It was from this moment that I began my return to loving all the parts of myself that I was taught to be ashamed of and learn how to embrace and express what I truly wanted.    In this episode, we’re going to dive a little deeper into what drives me in my work and an exciting new offering that I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE MORE ABOUT that is the culmination of my years of doing this work around sexuality, around trauma resolution, body confidence, and living with pleasure first.

If you are on the path of growth and empowerment, you most likely have experienced on some level, a low that marked a turning point for you in the way you cared for yourself and found your resilience and strength. It may have felt like an insurmountable journey back to your peace, joy and comfort.   My guest this week on the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast is Jacqueline Phillips, the author of Comfortably Uncomfortable.  I'm so excited for you to hear her raw, unbridled account of who she was just two years ago and the remarkably uncomfortable journey she embarked on to find peace, joy and comfort in the life she lives today. ⁠   In her journey, Jacqueline experienced stress, isolation and the feeling of being trapped day in and day out that pushed her to her breaking point. She is here to share how she broke free and reinvented herself from the top down.    Her metamorphosis from a self-loathing, socially toxic, suicidal person to the happy, peaceful, confident person she is today is a story that will inspire you if you have found yourself overwhelmed with stress, or living a life that somehow didn’t turn out the way you planned.  

How we connect to our sexuality says EVERYTHING about how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world. Sexual agency is the game changing concept. And the skills we build doing the work of discovering our sexuality translate into every other area of our lives. This is big work that has the power to completely transform us from the inside out.   Tune into this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast to understand more about what it really means to examine your sexual story and tap into your sexual agency to find deeper fulfillment and authenticity in your life.   My guest this week is an incredible expert in the field of sexual health, Dr. Juliana Hauser. Dr. Hauser is all about helping women rethink sex, sexuality, and pleasure, and taking the taboo out of these topics so that they are easier to talk about and implement in our lives.   In her work, Dr. Hauser has provided a safe place, a tested, true, and relatable process for all to heal past experiences and empower their sexual future.She is an approachable, non-judgy friend to women, men, couples and trans individuals and is passionate about creating a safe, exciting and meaningful sexual culture for all people.  

Do you struggle with random hormonal symptoms, difficult periods, or hot flashes, or are you just curious about what’s actually going on with your hormones? Then tune in to this week’s episode as I talk with estrogen dominance expert Magdalena Wszelaki, CH, HHC.  Women can experience symptoms such as melasma, hot flashes, thyroid nodules, fibrocystic breasts, or lumpy breasts, fertility issues, insomnia, and weight gain. We are made to BELIEVE that the commonality of these symptoms are normal.  They are not.  With the right education and resources, we have the power to balance our hormones and feel amazing again Magdalena is the founder of Hormones Balance, an online community dedicated to helping women balance their hormones naturally, author of the book Overcoming Estrogen Dominance, a certified health coach, chef, endocrine specialist and certified herbalist.

As a mom, do you recall after giving birth, feeling like a walking zombie, disconnected from who you once were sexually, and running on fumes as you take care of your newborn?  Well in this episode you'll gain some tips to reclaim your sexuality after kids.    My guest in this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, Casey Johnson- Aksoy, is here to share her experience and her tips on reclaiming pleasure after giving birth.   Casey is the founder of Pleasurable Motherhood and the Pleasurehood Summit. She's also a new mama who is dedicated to the healing and reclamation of women's bodies, sexual identity and joy.Casey works with women on building their self-esteem, confidence, and intuition through deep body connection.   

What if you could naturally turn on your body’s ability to heal? In this episode I’m talking with founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi Cohen. In this episode we’re talking about how you can use oils to help ease anxiety, boost immunity, and support your brain. Jodi is the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils.

If you’re ready to find freedom around food, feel more confident in your body, then tune into this week’s episode as I talk with my friend Audra Baker about loving your body, even if that includes losing weight,  in a SANE way while ditching diet culture.  Audra is a triple Certified Trauma Informed Master Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Breathworker specializing in Eating Psychology, Love, Sex, & Relationships.

Join me and my guest Natasha Riley on this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast as we dive into how to really begin loving your body- as you are, with no shame and instead with empowerment, love, and patience. Learn how to give voice to what it is that you really need in your intimate relationships and take the time to listen to the signals of the feminine body instead of rushing through intimacy.Tune into this episode to discover What really happens to your body post baby and how to love it no matter what Letting go of what you think orgasm “should” look like to find greater enjoyment. How to create an intimate relationship with your own body Defining your “non negotiables” to get what you want How to voice what you want in the bedroom How to move past insecurities around your genitals What is a sex doula? Natasha Riley is a Licensed Sex Therapist in Georgia and a Certified Sex Coach for women. She is the CEO/Founder of Javery Integrative Wellness Services and Natasha Chentille Sex and Intimacy Coaching. Natasha loves helping women identify their mind, body, and sexual necessities through confidence and boundary building. “I love talking to women who have come out on the other side of selflessness becoming self-aware sexually and making their pleasure a priority.” When she’s not working, she is spending time with her partner and her 2 boys or planning her next trip out of the country.   

What do cooking and sensual awakening have in common? If you’re looking to take the stress out of cooking, this podcast episode is going to invite you into the possibility that preparing meals can be a sensual, meditative and peaceful experience. I’m your host, Amanda Testa, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kiele Jael Wellness Chef and Sensuality coach who’s focus is Helping women tap into their sensuality and focus on self love through food, self love and cooking.

What does it mean to be sexually self-aware?  Tune into this week's episode as I talk with Dr. Alexandra Solomon about how to own your sexuality and create the relationships you want. 

Curious how to tap into the power of your womb to fertilize your desires, increase self-love, confidence, and your relationships?   Listen to this week's podcast episode to discover the secrets of feminine leadership with intuitive somatic healer, Jennifer T Joy.   In this episode we dive into:   Why the connection to our womb is so important, and why we’ve been shut off from this creative force.   How to build trust in our bodies, even when we may feel our bodies have betrayed us,    Self-forgiveness and loving your body on a deep level,   How to nourish our Feminine Leadership, and why it's so vital to avoid burnout,   How to tap into the wisdom of our womb and Jen shares a powerful practice to experience this.  

Do you struggle to choose love in your relationships?  If you’re looking experience exponentially greater joy, passion and love in all your close relationships, this episode of the podcast will share some simple tools to get started.  Hello, I’m your host, Amanda Testa, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to love and relationship coach, and author of the book Choose Love A Simple Path to Healthy, Joyful Relationships  , Margot Shulman

In this week's podcast episode, Helen Hellix, Intuitive Counselor and Licensed Therapist, and I are diving into the truth about aging and sexuality.   Helen is an Intuitive Counselor and Licensed Therapist who has been developing her powerful intuitive skills and practical tools for 35 years. She has a passion for supporting her clients to create the lives they always wanted by focusing on sexual healing and liberation. Helen’s warmth, humor, and wisdom offer her clients a clear path that leads to their fullest self-expression and self-love. She can be found on all social media platforms and in private sessions via the internet from all over the world.  It's a myth that we lose the ability to enjoy pleasure and sexual fulfillment as we age.  Tune in as Helen shares about finding and creating deep love in her life, sacred sexuality and healing shame, why it’s so hard for women to receive, the role polarity plays in relationships, and how sacred union can radically transform your connection with your partner, and how to bring that into your relationship.   Her passion led her to create the Sex and Spirituality: Passionate Intimacy Without Shame! Summit starting August 12, 2019.  You can listen to the 25 expert interviews here! Find out more and connect with Helen below! https://helenhillix.com @helenhillix on IG https://facebook.com/helenhillix https://youtube.com/helenhillix And you can find her podcast, From My Heart to Yours on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.    

Imagine what it would feel like to restore the fun, passion and intimacy that you enjoyed in the beginning of your relationship. Imagine if you had the tools to control your emotional triggers before they occurred. Imagine feeling truly seen and heard in your relationship. Or even simply having FUN again. In this week's podcast I'm talking with Eva Medilek, a relationship style success coach. She helps highly driven individuals restore intimacy to their relationship by helping them use that drive to foster vulnerability and connection by identifying and repairing the 5 distinct Relationship S.T.Y.L.E. impressions that sabotage our relationships. Listen in as she reveals the 5 Relationship STYLES and how you can use this knowledge to foster more connection and intimacy in your relationship. You can find out more about Eva here.

In this week's podcast episode, I’m jamming with Willow Brown, LAC, Founder of Yin Wellness on women’s health, sexuality, Taoist sexology, and much more!   Willow is a Sexpert for the Hormonally Challenged.    For over 20 years she has guided women, men, and couples around the world to heal and transform their lives through a return to the essence of their sexual wisdom – which, in her experience, is always followed by an explosion of abundance!     Listen in as she reveals:   What led her to create her unique approach to Taoist sexology,     How this work helps with easing PMS symptoms and period pain,   The difference between hormones and sexuality,   How working with energy can support your glandular system,     What to do when your adrenal glands are taxed, (and she walks us thru a great practice here)   How to support yourself nutritionally, How working with the Jade Egg can support hormonal issues.   and how to have a soul connection with every person you meet (even the barista at your local coffee shop). You can find more about Willow HERE.   Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.  

Think you just have to deal with your pelvic pain?   Think again.   Listen in as Dr. Jessica Drummond reveals how her story led her to integrate lifestyle medicine, movement, physical therapy and nutrition for treating a wide variety of women's health concerns.   Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC Founder and CEO of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women’s and pelvic health conditions. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women’s and pelvic healthcare.   Having two decades of experience in women’s and pelvic health as a physical therapist and functional nutritionist, plus owning a private women’s health clinical nutrition and coaching practice, gives her a unique perspective on the integrative, conservative options for pelvic pain management, hormone balance, preconception and fertility support, postpartum recovery, and chronic pain and fatigue management in active and athletic women.   She regularly lectures on topics such as integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, female athletes, and functional and integrative nutrition for rehabilitation, nutrition, wellness, fitness, and medical professionals.   Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health.   In this episode, we dive into:   Is pelvic and sexual pain common for women? What are common times in a woman's life when this pain can be more of an issue?   What are some of the most common causes of pelvic pain?   What an integrative approach to healing looks like and how it helps women who suffer from period pain, endometriosis, vaginismus, [07:44] Vulvodynia, painful sex, and other issues.   Simple first steps you can take to move toward healing, and understanding what things can support pelvic floor health, and how to find practitioners to support you to finding the root cause of your issue.    "Anytime you're thinking you have pelvic pain, number one, it's not normal. Don't let people dismiss you. There are answers and you don't have to wait seven years. You can plow through and keep advocating for yourself and know that it's a team approach and it probably will require you to prioritize your health and that's going to be the hardest thing. Allow yourself to receive support, allow yourself to integrate self-care in your life. And those really are the two most challenging things for my patients. Once you are willing to do those things, help is available.  “  - Dr. Jessica Drummond   (Books recommended in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Pelvic-Pain-Amy-Stein/dp/0071546561/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213044770&sr=8-1   Heal Pelvic Pain by Amy Stein,    Tammy Lynn Kent, Wild Feminine http://www.wildfeminine.com/wild-feminine-book/

In this week’s podcast, I am talking with Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of the Amazon best selling book The Hormone Fix.  Dr. Anna Cabeca, is triple board-certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is known for her work using natural alternatives and traditional healing modalities for managing menopause successfully. She is the creator of the highly acclaimed virtual transformation programs Women’s Restorative Health, Sexual CPR, and Magic Menopause. The creator of the alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca Plus and the vulvar anti-aging cream Julva, she has been interviewed by all major television networks and has been featured inInStyle, HuffPost, and Mind Body Green. She lives on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, with her four daughters and her dog, Sandy. Listen in as Dr. Anna shares how she overcame premature ovarian failure and early menopause at 38, and through studying traditional and spiritual healing modalites combined with her vast clinical experience was inspired to help women find natural ways for women to heal themselves.  We dive into some of the common struggles women suffer as we age hormonnaly and how to overcome them, the importance of viewing menopause as an empowering transformation, the challenge of the "devil's pitch fork", inflamation, hormone imbalance, and adrenal fatigute, and what to do to reverse these problems,  men have viagra, what women can do, how to nourish your vaginal health, sexual health, and how to revive your libido, the ABCs of Sexual CPR, and so much more.  There is such wisdom in this episode! This episode gives you insight on how Dr. Anna ‘s new book will demystify the hormones that control your weight, sleep, mood and libido.  Her amazing book, The Hormone Fix, is available now! Dr. Cabeca has graciously offered some fabulous gifts for you: What's Happenig To My Hormones Ebook: Get it HERE. BREEZE THROUGH MENOPAUSE 10-DAY MASTERCLASS The Keto-Green Way to SLIM, SANE and SEXY: Get it HERE. Free Julva  Trial: Get it HERE Mighty Maca Trial: Get it HERE   Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.  

In this week’s podcast, I am talking with Anara Lani & Chris Muse, the founders of New School Sex Ed. Anara and Chris are somatic sex educators who have directly experienced the pain and confusion of being brought up in a world where mixed messages about love, desire, and sex are the cultural norm. They’ve spent several years untangling and clarifying what true sexual health and empowerment feels like, and they are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals, couples, and groups to safely explore their own experiences to find self-acceptance and personal liberation. Anara and Chris believe that through compassion, guidance, self-reflection, and dedication, this kind of awakening is available for all of us.

"You have the right to take care of yourself. When you do, everyone else in your life will benefit, and you'll get more done in less time.” - Brodie Welch In this week's podcast, I am talking with Brodie Welch, a transformational coach, Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, self-care strategist, and holistic health educator.   Brodie helps self-aware, high-achieving women break the cycle of stress, overwhelm, and self-sabotage so they can enjoy the lives they’re working so hard to create, and live into their potential.   In this week's episode, we jam on Chinese Medicine's take on Feminine Fire and how we can nurture it; yin and yang of sexuality and libido; the key habits of self-respecting women, and much more!   More about Brodie Welch:   She has helped thousands of clients optimize their weight, digestion, hormones, sleep, mood, and vitality. Her holistic self-care boot camp program “Level Up Your Life” helps women bridge the gap between what they know they should be doing to take care of themselves and actually doing it – without feeling guilty. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. She’s also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world.  We had a blast jamming on Feminine Fire in this episode of A Healthy Curiosity.   Download her free breathing meditation HERE!   and her Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto HERE.

In this week's episode, I am jam on "biohacking for babes" with Nicole Harlow. BFF of all things TMI.   Nicole Harlow is a hormone biohacker, Functional Naturopath, Master Herbalist, Clinical Nutritionist, sexual health educator, and yoga teacher.  She holds a master’s degree in Sexuality from the University of London.  Nicole is the founder of The Center for Menstrual and Sexual Health, where she runs a virtual hormonal clinic for women. She is the creator of The Hormonal Archetype system and the Unlock Your Cycle program. Nicole jokingly refers to herself as the BFF of all things TMI, and we had so much fun in this interview!   We jam on empowerment, the power of a feather boa, embodying archetypes for expressing yourself more fully, Using your menstrual cycle as a productivity tool to upgrade every aspect of your life, the Gifts of PMS, and much more!   Nicole has been quoted and published in USA Today, Bustle, MindBodyGreen, Livestrong, The Nest, and HelloFlow.  Her web series Girl Meets Body stands out as an educational resource that introduces women to their bodies one episode at a time (she likes to think about it as “biohacking for babes.”)  Nicole has also had the pleasure to interview New York Time’s bestselling authors like Gay Hendricks (The Big Leap) and Toni Weschler (Taking Charge of Your Fertility) for Girl Meets Body and her iTunes top-50 self-help podcast The Spirited Entrepreneur.  Her first book, Chakra Detox, published in 2013 is an international Amazon bestseller and she is currently working on her second book. Nicole jokingly refers to herself as the BFF of all things TMI, so we have a juicy convo jamming on The power of a feather boa, embodying archetypes for expressing yourself more fully, Using your menstrual cycle as a productivity tool to upgrade every aspect of your life, the Gifts of PMS, and much more!    

Nadia Munla is a Health & Embodiment Coach who guides women to sensual nourishment and embodied power by helping them reconnect to their body. She is immensely passionate about supporting women in their journey back to their embodied essence so they can feel vibrant, alive, feminine & free again.   Listen in to this week's podcast as we jam on sensual nourishment, and embodied power thru her Four Pillars of Nourishment, Seeds of Safety, Awakening your inner Aphrodite, and Stepping into your full power and flowing with your feminine.   Nadia shares some powerful truths on the power of connecting to our bodies, and living from this place of power, and what it takes to become the creatrix of our turn on, our sexy, our pleasure and our ecstasy.    Through her one-on-one coaching, Embody dance classes & Embody teacher training Nadia has guided thousands of women across 5 continents on their journey back to themselves. You can find her at www.nadiamunla.com, embodydanceclass.com, or join the conversation at The Embody Tribe FB group.   Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe,leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.

In this weeks podcast, we’re talking Stress, Hormones, and Sex Drive with the Tiny Fit Diva, Kylene Terhune.   Kylene is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, personal trainer and certified autoimmune protocol coach. She works with her clients through functional lab testing to help the heal their guts, balance their hormones and achieve optimum health. Through nutrition, lifestyle and supplemental approaches her clients experience more energy, better sleep, better digestion, reverse autoimmune symptoms and feel like themselves again!   We dive into the real physical effects that anxiety and stress have on the body, and what you can do to start to reverse the damage.  Kylene shares her powerful story of moving from breakdown to totally restoring her health, vitality and libido. How your sexual health is a direct reflection of your overall health, what are functional lab tests and how can they support you, nutritional keys for women’s health,  and she shares more about her unique system to remove the stress, repair the damage, and restore your health.   You can find more about Kylene at www.thetinyfitdiva.com  and on her podcast, The Tiny Fit Diva        

In this weeks podcast, we’re talking Stress, Hormones, and Sex Drive with the Tiny Fit Diva, Kylene Terhune.   Kylene is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, personal trainer and certified autoimmune protocol coach. She works with her clients through functional lab testing to help the heal their guts, balance their hormones and achieve optimum health. Through nutrition, lifestyle and supplemental approaches her clients experience more energy, better sleep, better digestion, reverse autoimmune symptoms and feel like themselves again!   We dive into the real physical effects that anxiety and stress have on the body, and what you can do to start to reverse the damage.  Kylene shares her powerful story of moving from breakdown to totally restoring her health, vitality and libido. How your sexual health is a direct reflection of your overall health, what are functional lab tests and how can they support you, nutritional keys for women’s health,  and she shares more about her unique system to remove the stress, repair the damage, and restore your health.   You can find more about Kylene at www.thetinyfitdiva.com  and on her podcast, The Tiny Fit Diva        

In this weeks podcast, we’re talking Stress, Hormones, and Sex Drive with the Tiny Fit Diva, Kylene Terhune.   Kylene is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, personal trainer and certified autoimmune protocol coach. She works with her clients through functional lab testing to help the heal their guts, balance their hormones and achieve optimum health. Through nutrition, lifestyle and supplemental approaches her clients experience more energy, better sleep, better digestion, reverse autoimmune symptoms and feel like themselves again!   We dive into the real physical effects that anxiety and stress have on the body, and what you can do to start to reverse the damage.  Kylene shares her powerful story of moving from breakdown to totally restoring her health, vitality and libido. How your sexual health is a direct reflection of your overall health, what are functional lab tests and how can they support you, nutritional keys for women’s health,  and she shares more about her unique system to remove the stress, repair the damage, and restore your health.   You can find more about Kylene at www.thetinyfitdiva.com  and on her podcast, The Tiny Fit Diva        

Listen in to this week's podcast as Jena La Flamme and I dive into how to overcome sexual shame and thrive in Erotic Innocence. Jena La Flammeis a leading teacher of Sexual Empowerment and Body Confidence, and the creator of the Pleasurable Movement Experience. She is also a pleasurable weight loss expert, and published author ofPleasurableWeight Loss: The Secrets of Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Loving Your Life Today.Jena’s teachings show that pleasure is not a contradiction to a healthy, fulfilled life, but a requisite, essential ingredient. Jena’s mission is to spread the knowledge that our bodies and our pleasure are sacred and worthy of our trust, love, and dedication.     We jam on How is sexual shame holding us back that we may not even realize? What is Erotic Innocence and what holds us back from it? What are the best ways to overcome sexual shame? Why is sexual freedom so important for women? How can we experience more delicious Erotic Innocence in our lives? Jena also shares a beautiful quick practice to connect to your erotic intelligence.      Through her private coaching, eCourses, movement journeys, meditations, transformational workshops and ceremonies, Jena helps women reconnect with their bodies as wise, intelligent, intuitive, pleasure-loving animals, and their natural instinct for pleasure.     During her ten year struggle with food, weight, and bad body image, Jena despised her body and was highly suspicious of pleasure. This lasted until she discovered that her issue wasn’t that she was having too much pleasure, it was that she wasn’t having enough! As she learned to trust the wisdom of her body and to trust pleasure, she came to peace with food. Her figure and her body image transformed.     Since then, Jena has devoted her life to showing women around the world how to be in tune with the innate wisdom of their bodies and how they too can be at peace with food while feeling great every step of the way. She takes a fierce stand for all women to take pride in themselves and their feminine nature.     Jena’s unique approach to weight loss and lifestyle have made her a much sought-after teacher. She has been featured in Elle, Glamour, The New York Times and Prevention magazine.   You can find out more about Jena HERE. You can find her Sensual Siren Activationgroup on Facebook.    

In this week’s podcast, I’m thrilled to be talking with one of my sex ed superhero’s Emily Nagoski.   Listen in as we dive into the keys to understanding the complex nature of women’s desire and pleasure.   We jam on responsive desire and how that affects us as women, the contexts that make great sex, why sex isn’t a “drive”and what that means for our sex lives, how stress and burnout affects sex and what do to about it, how to sustain strong sexual relationships over the long haul, understanding our brains “brakes” vs. “accelerators” and how to reduce the “brakes” so you can enjoy sex more fully, body image and overcoming “bikini industrial complex”, tips on communicating your needs during sex, and much more. I mean, there’s literally a gold mine of goodness and belly laughs in this episode, don’t miss it! Emily is the award-winning  author of the New York Times bestseller, Come As You Are: the surprising new science that will transform your sex life. She began her work as a sex educator at the University of Delaware, where volunteered as a peer sex educator while she studied psychology with minors in cognitive science and philosophy. She went on to earn a M.S. in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Health Behavior, both from Indiana University, with clinical and research training at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. After eight years working at Smith College, Emily is now working on her second book, about women's overall wellbeing. It's called Burnout. You can find out more about emily and her work here: https://www.emilynagoski.com. You can Preorder her new book BURNOUT here:https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X.  

In this week’s podcast, I am talking with stress reduction specialist and holistic health expert Diana Lane.    Tune in as Diana shares her compelling story of shifting her career from a premed heart surgeon to an Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Reiki Master.     We jam on the Sacred Cycle Sisterhood and the importance of this type of connection for women, why it is vital to change the paradigm around our cycles, and how to create more understanding and awareness of your own cycle.    With over 17 years of experience, Diana specializes in women’s wellness, (specifically adrenal fatigue/stress, cycle issues and insomnia) and has a private practice in an integrative clinic in Austin, Texas.    Diana is the perfect blend of science and Wu, incorporating spiritual acupuncture, herbalism, the esoteric arts, body work, nutritional consulting, sound therapy and crystal healing into her multifaceted medical practice. She recently launched a movement (including a Fb group and women’s retreat program) supporting women called The Sacred Cycles Sisterhood.    For her own Sacred Self-Care time she enjoys outdoor adventures, yoga and hosting community oriented meditation and movement experiences, in a sacred space for transformation, that create soulful connections with her Holistic Healing Event company called Moon Medicine Magic.    You can find more about Diana and her offerings at www.moonmedicinemagic.com or on FaceBook in her group Sacred Cycles Sisterhood. or her biz page, Moon Medicine Magic.  

In this week’s episode I talk with Intuitive Leadership Coach DesiRae Kraft.  She helps high-achieving female leaders step out of the hustle and reconnect to their feminine power, intuition, and sensuality, so they can create more pleasure, fun, and freedom to turn on their lives in self, wealth, relationships, and sex!   She is a certified transformational coach and combines her work with private clients and 15 years of Education in Psychology, Holistic Health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.   Tune in as Desirae shares her powerful story of opening to her gifts, how tragedy led to her finding her power, the importance of connecting to our lower chakras and understanding our energy bodies, why its vital to have a holistic approach to transformation and unraveling the physical, mental. spiritual , emotional energy bodies, Manifesting your idea relationship if your single or partnered,how our sexually is powerfully tied to our expression and how we show up in our lives and business, and some steps to start to tune in and turn on to your feminine power.   You can find more about DesiRae here: www.desiraekraft.com

In this week’s podcast, I’m talking with Rachel Braun Scherl about Orgasmic Leadership and her journey as a Vagipreneur®, a person in the business of female sexual health and wellness. As a nationally-known Vagipreneur®, Rachel’s work includes growth strategy, operational support and business development for companies in all aspects of women’s health, including birth control, menstruation, disease prevention, fertility, pregnancy, and arousal.     Rachel has faced first-hand the discomfort in the women’s health category, the language used to discuss it, and lack of access to key marketing channels. Along the way, she has done a great deal of research on how companies can profit from women’s sexual health and wellness. Those findings and recommendations are the heart of her book, Orgasmic Leadership, Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness.   We talk about how things have changed in this space in the past decade, how the business of female health is really solving some big concerns that need better solutions.  So to put it in perspective, 43 percent of women at some point in their lives have sexual concerns and difficulties. So almost half. Compare that to the 30 percent of men who have ED, and you’re talking about a 40 percent greater population of women who will experience sexual dysfunction yet there are many fewer options, a lot less conversation, and a lot less understanding about what it does.   We talk about some revolutionary products and services featured in her book and how they can improve sex life, and what is next in this space of female sexual health and wellness.   As an accomplished speaker, Rachel is featured at leadership and entrepreneurship events at colleges, universities, corporations and conferences, including Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Duke University, The Fuqua School at Duke University, Yale School of Management, Barnard College, Johnson & Johnson, and Entrepreneurship Week among others. Rachel has appeared on ABC’s Nightline, CBS News and MSNBC, and been interviewed for major platforms including The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Forbes, and CNN. Rachel has contributed over 4 dozen articles to The Huffington Post, and contributes to Inc.Her first book, Orgasmic Leadership: Profiting from the Coming Surge in Women’s Sexual Health and Wellness was published in May 2018, which highlights the successes and challenges that Vagipreneurs face and conquer as they build businesses that provide new solutions for women’s health and wellness.   Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.

In this week's podcast I am talking with Torey Ivanic about her brave decision to publish her Metoo memoir, No Big Deal, From Athlete to Advocate: A Memoir of Childhood Betrayal and a Journey to Justice,#nobigdealbook- which has become an Amazon bestseller.     We talk about the power in sharing your story, how to empower your kids against sexual violation, how to look out for grooming, how the lack of sex ed in the US is a major problem with regards to empowering us against predators, and the importance of finding good, healthy coping mechanisms and what that may look like.     Torey Ivanic, the founder of Open Space, is a Classical Homeopath, Mastermind Facilitator, Coach and Author who helps change agents and catalysts live authentic, intentional, healthy lives with purpose and connection.        She's also a wife and mom who gets outside and plays in the Open Space as often as possible. Her unique experience as a physician assistant and homeopath compelled her to seek justice and prevent further abuse at the hands of her perpetrator. Throughout her healing journey, Open Spaces have nourished and soothed her soul. Outdoor spaces such as mountains, oceans, or fields of flowers, and indoor spaces such as yoga studios, therapist's office, writing retreats, and self-development programs, have worked together to enable and empower Torey to heal her body, mind, and soul.    The message of this book changed as she finished writing it. She thought her goal was to write it for her thirty-year-old self and help people who needed to heal from a similar trauma and its inevitable collateral damage and relationship. By the end, she knew she was also writing it for her children and future generations. She wants to be a part of the upstream change--not just healing for the wounded, but prevention through a grassroots movement to teach parents and children the tools and skills they need to stay safe and healthy.       The mission behind Open Space is to help people make their lives amazing.  With more than 10 years of experience in western and homeopathic medicine and some adversity in her own life story, Torey makes self-care and wellness practices the first step with all her clientele. She believes that if you don’t feel well, you can’t live well. She then adds a dose of “you can do anything you put your mind to” and gives them simple steps to tick away at their wild adventurous amazing life goals.   She currently resides in Golden, Co and continues to reinvent herself and her role in the world, while doing her best to raise two hopeful, curious, kind and adventurous humans.

  Does any of this sound familiar? - You want a more passionate relationship, but you have no sexual desire and frankly, the only thing you want to do when you get into bed is SLEEP. - You’re so passionate about your business, but as a busy entrepreneur, you know your relationships are suffering as you don’t have much left for them at the end of the day.  - You want to feel more confident in your body. - You want more energy but instead, feel exhausted. - You have intentions to take care of yourself, but the “to-do” list is too long and you often find yourself at the very bottom. - You’re working out and doing all the “right” things for yourself, but still feel something big is missing. Frankly… you’re burned out. In today's podcast, I'm taking the mic to share 5 tips to go from burned out to reigniting your Feminine Fire. What is your Feminine Fire? It’s the powerful energy that lives within us as women. It can be dulled thru everyday life, but the good news is that you can reignite this fire! You can tell when you see a woman who’s fire is turned on vs turned off. Some call this energy Shakti. Anything that has Shakti is alive, luminous and desirable…magnetic. Shakti is the essence of vibrant health, feeling good in your own skin and feeling that your life has meaning and value. How do we lose this? Well.. our modern everyday life sucks the energy and life from us. From the way we eat, the way we rush around, the way we numb out to de-stress, the stress of caring for kids, this is all killing our energy. So what to do?  Listen in to this podcast as I share some easy ways to get your fire burning again.    

Maybe you can resonate with the following: - You want a more passionate relationship, but you have no sexual desire and frankly, the only thing you want to do when you get into bed is SLEEP. - You’re so passionate about your business, but as a busy entrepreneur, you know your relationships are suffering as you don’t have much left for them at the end of the day.  - You want to feel more confident in your body. - You want more energy but instead, feel exhausted. - You have intentions to take care of yourself, but the “to-do” list is too long and you often find yourself at the very bottom. - You’re working out and doing all the “right” things for yourself, but still feel something big is missing. Frankly… you’re burned out. In today's podcast, I'm taking the mic to share 5 tips to go from burned out to reigniting your Feminine Fire. What is your Feminine Fire? It’s the powerful energy that lives within us as women. It can be dulled thru everyday life, but the good news is that you can reignite this fire! You can tell when you see a woman who’s fire is turned on vs turned off. Some call this energy Shakti. Anything that has Shakti is alive, luminous and desirable…magnetic. Shakti is the essence of vibrant health, feeling good in your own skin and feeling that your life has meaning and value. How do we lose this? Well.. our modern everyday life sucks the energy and life from us. From the way we eat, the way we rush around, the way we numb out to destress, the stress of caring for kids, this is all killing our energy. So what to do?  Listen in to this podcast as I share some easy ways to get your fire burning again. Please join in the discussion and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.  

This week I’m extremely thrilled to talk with my teacher and mentor Layla Martin.  We dive deep into what it takes to truly create the pleasure and intimacy you want in your relationships.   We get real and raw on the reality of relationships, and what to do to experience the epic connection and sex you desire in your partnership.   As many of you may know, I’ve studied with Layla for many years, and graduated from her school, The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality as a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach as well as a Jade Egg Coach.   (You can read more about my story HERE)   Sexuality both fascinated and scared Layla Martin from a very young age and she’s always been obsessed with it.    She studied human sexuality at Stanford and then spent the next 10 years in the jungles of Asia working with Tantric masters.    Layla now blends ancient Tantric wisdom with modern science to help detox people's unhealthy relationships with sex.    Her Youtube channel has more than 65 million views, Cosmopolitan calls her a ‘sexpert extraordinaire’ and Women's Health Magazine has dubbed her the ‘headmistress of pleasure’.   Listen in as we discuss what led Layla to create the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality, how to bring safety and aliveness back to long term relationships, how your triggering moments are not your truth, using relationship as a container for personal evolution, and how to truly create the pleasure and intimacy you crave.

Listen in to this episode as I talk with Estrella Jaramillo - Co-founder of B-wom on the importance of taking charge of your sexual wellbeing.     Women are often invalidated when they share their health concerns, or they don’t feel comfortable sharing what is truly going on with their doctors.  We chat on removing the taboo around our intimate health, how education and knowledge can empower our health and pleasure, working with our cycles to improve productivity in business,  and overall wellbeing.    Estrella Jaramillo is the Cofounder of B-wom, She is a passionate women's health and mental wellbeing advocate and aims to eradicate the anxiety women suffer when it comes to their bodies and their intimate health, removing the stigma and the taboos around them.  Estrella grew up in Spain, is now based in NYC, and has advocated or spoken about women's health in Spain, Germany, Ecuador, and now runs the US and Latin America Markets of the B-wom project.   You can find out more about Estella and B-Wom HERE. TW @EstrellaJrios IG @In_siderStar IG B-wom @hellobwom      

In this episode, I talk with Alexandra Jamieson about the importance of embracing your cravings and following your desires for living an epic and fulfilled life. As the best-selling author of Women, Food & Desire, co-creator and co-star of the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, and highly-sought-after wellness expert for thousands, Alexandra Jamieson has made it her mission to empower women to create epic lives–by honoring their cravings and kicking body shame to the curb. Tune in as Alexandra shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, moving thru loss, and finally making peace with food and body and sexuality. We jam on how we are so disconnected from our cravings and desires, Why we have so much shame around what we really want, and how to frame our desires, intuition, and cravings as good things and something to be valued and paid attention to.  And don’t miss as Alexandra shares one of her fave practices to fully take pleasure in the moment!     "You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable if really feeling integrated and whole and healthy and worthy is what you desire. This food and pleasure and sexuality and righteousness...the righteousness of your desires is one of the most potent journies that a woman can take." Alexandra Jamison   you can find more about Alexandra at  insta @deliciousalex   podcast Her RUles Radio website.Alexandrajaison.com an check out her new book Getting to Hell Yes launching this week!

Listen in to this episode as Suzanna Hanna and I dive into how healing ourselves heals our relationships and beyond.   Suzanne Hanna is a healer, visionary, writer, and inspirational speaker. She has helped hundreds of men and women move through their fear and pain as a way to live a more inspired and wholehearted life. Suzanne is the founder and creator of The Wilderness Walk, an experiential hero’s journey through the darkness and fear of the inner mind and the pain of the wounded heart in order to help others integrate ALL aspects of their being, both light, and dark. She has recently ignited a Healing Revolution through her nonprofit organization Global Healing Collective. Her mission is to bring together like-minded individuals and businesses who are committed to healing themselves and the world.   We jam on  - the importance of confronting your own internal wilderness, the shadow,  the parts you don’t want to acknowledge, the shame and doubt and fear,  and facing and integrating those aspects is the key to  liberating ourselves, and the greater good from suffering,  -healing our collective sexual shadow -taking responsibility for what you are creating -the healing power of solitude and nature, and the power of joining together for collective healing.   Listen in as Suzanne talks about following your calling - even when terrifying, and how listening to her inner voice gave her the courage to create the Global Healing Collective and its inaugural mega event WalkFest (happening Sept 14-16 in CO)       PS- get your tickets for Walkfest HERE! (note Discount walkfest codes: BEALIGHT for VIP EMBODYCOURAGE for GA INSPIRECHANGE for one day pass)

In this episode Robin Nielsen and I jam on the hidden hormone deal breakers that may be wreaking havoc on your sex drive, what to look out for if you have a low sex drive, and how to be the Goddess of your goddess of your own health, as you hold the keys to your health and wellbeing and sexuality. Robin is a Functional Nutritionist, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition with over 13 years of clinical experience. She specializes in hormone balance and helping women grow younger no matter their age. She is Founder and CEO of Insulite Health, PCOS.com- the world’s most comprehensive company offering natural support to women with PCOS empowering them to take charge of their bodies, their health, and their lives.

 As co-founder of Sexy Younger You!, she has launched 3 Summits and Programs and interviewed over 150 of the world's leading health experts on the top strategies for aging well and balancing hormones. Robin is past president of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Silicon Valley, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals and her wellness retreats have been featured on the CBS program Eye on the Bay.

Join in as Speaker and Sexual Empowerment Coach Stacy Michelle and I discuss Reclaiming your Orgasm.   Stacy shares her tips for clearing the negative messaging "clutter culprits" and how to restore the pleasure that is your divine birthright. We discuss what it means to reclaim your orgasm, how to uncover your blocks to orgasm, and her favorite practice to support women in this process. Stacy Michelle is a Speaker and Sexual Empowerment Coach to high-performing women around the world.   She spent almost twenty years working for top tier investment banks and advising c-suite executives on executing multi-million dollar transactions. She had it all on the outside,but was severely disconnected from her body and her orgasm on the inside.   Her journey to overcome childhood sexual trauma and reclaim her orgasm has led her on a mission to empower women on a similar path.   Women who crave to reconnect to their bodies so they can have sensational sex with or without a partner.    When she is not empowering women with tools to have epic sex, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and salsa dancing in the beautiful city of Vancouver.   She has been featured in MindBodyGreen and the Boston Business Journal.   Find Stacy on FB at Stacy Michelle and you can get her FREE video series, Awaken Your Pleasure Potential: Four Keys to Sensational Sex: HERE.  

Dr. Seeta, who holds a Doctorate in Ayurvedic Medicine, comes from a long line of Indian women who have carried and passed down this traditional East Indian medicinal system from generation to generation. It is Ms. Narsai’s passionate mission to help women and creative professionals transform their lives through Ayurveda and holistic living.   Listen into this episode as we dive into what Ayurveda is all about, reconnecting to ancient wisdom, the 3 pillars to life and longevity, natural techniques to boost libido, and much more.   “I feel most alive when creating and offering Ayurveda and wellness to others,” says Narsai, “I’m blessed to be spreading this ancient wisdom to modern women and creative professionals.” Education/Training: Doctorate in Ayurvedic Medicine (AUCM) Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) Bachelor of Arts in Sports, Management & Communication (University of Michigan) Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor DONA-trained Doula She has dedicated over a decade to her work in the fields of health and fitness. As a collegiate athlete and co-captain of women's water polo at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Narsai’s pursuit for peak performance in sports triggered an exploration into nutrition, sports medicine and meditation.   “I wanted to be better, stronger, faster, smarter -- and wanted the same for my teammates,” Narsai says. Seeta went on to train with the USA East Coast All-Star Team and lead her team to four consecutive conference titles. She was also honored as a two-time NCAA All-American Athlete.   Subsequently, as a fitness trainer in Hollywood, Seeta guided hundreds of her clients to achieve their fitness goals – at least the toned glutes and ripped abs everyone thought they wanted. But Seeta could see, both in her clients and herself, that these external markers didn’t seem to correlate to true wellbeing. In fact, despite her toned body, she didn’t feel healthy or expansive – in spirit, mind or body. When yoga entered Seeta’s life, it altered its’ trajectory forever, transforming her heart and spirit. It was through her yoga and meditation practice that Narsai found her greatest loves: Ayurvedic medicine & educating others.   Seeta completed her Clinical Doctorate in Ayurvedic Medicine at American University of Complementary Medicine, with a focus on women’s health.  She now serves at the university as adjuct faculty.    Seeta is currently researching the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana from an Indian Medicine perspective and is authoring her first book titled, Cannabis, Sex & God, Reclaiming the Spiritual Wisdom of Sacred Plant Medicine. (Click on title to learn more)   Today Seeta lives and works in Los Angeles.    While Seeta's clients include A-list entertainers, entrepreneurs, filmmakers as well as professional athletes, her focus is educating and bringing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to the mainstream public.   You can find more about her at drseeta.com.   Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.

What a pleasure to interview this powerhouse, Susan Bratton.  This episode is a must listen!    Listen in as we talk about how you can get your relationship back on the upward spiral, what’s really going on when you have mismatched libidos and what to do about it, female ejaculation, and the super hot Sexual Soulmate pact.     Susan Bratton is a champion and advocate for all who desire passionate relationships.Considered the “Dear Abby of Sex,” Susan’s fresh approach and original ideas have helped millions of people of all ages and across the gender spectrum transform sex into passion.   Married to her husband Tim since 1993, Susan is an author, award-winning speaker, and serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to her fans around the world. Susan has been featured in The New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY show as well as appearing on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox, and on NBC as the “Marriage Magician.”     Find out more about Susan and get her Sexual Soulmate Pact HERE!

Listen in to this podcast episode as we talk about overcoming sexual “dysfunction”, Vaginismus, boundaries, learning to listen to the felt sense of your body, and the importance of advocating for your nervous system. Jacqui also shares some adventurous stories from her upcoming book MELTED.   Jacqui Bishop is an author, educator, and advocate whose curiosity and training focus on the intersection of neuroscience, sacred sexuality, and empowerment of the female voice.    Jacqui grew up on a catamaran in the San Francisco Bay, sailed across the Pacific Ocean, has worked as a real estate attorney for over a decade, and coaches women all over the world on how to become the most vibrant version of themselves.  In MELTED, Jacqui’s adventurous spirit takes her on a fantastic voyage of humor and fun into the rarely articulated world of overcoming female sexual “dysfunction.”  She is certified as a Sacred Femininity Facilitator through the Universal Healing Tao (200hr) and as a Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach through the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality (600hr).   You can find out more about Jacqui HERE.    Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.

Creating Sacred Love that Lasts with Emunah Malinovitz   Listen in as I talk with Emunah Malinovitz, founder of The Sacred Love Academy, as we dive into what it really takes to enjoy sacred love that lasts, masculine and feminine dynamics, how to live your purpose and still enjoy relationship, the importance of honoring your love, how to cultivate presence, and much more.   Emunah Malinovitz has studied love, sex and how to have passionate relationships for over 20 years. She is committed to helping people truly have the relationships of their dreams, this includes having the best sex of their lives. She is a Teacher, healer, intuitive channel, Priestess and Spiritual guide. She leads Spiritual epic adventures around the world and helps couples and singles who are ready to attract the love of their life. Her proven methods have turned marriages around and brought what she calls WholeMates together to have Sacred Love that lasts!   Find out more about Emunah at http://sacredlovethatlasts.com     Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!   Please join in the discussion on this episode and more in my free Facebook Group, Find Your Feminine Fire HERE.

Listen in to this episode as we dive into what freedom in pleasure means, passionate monogamy and the true key to keeping the spark alive in monogamous relationships, why our conversations about self-love need to be expanded in both directions & what that looks like, sex toys and more! Kait Scalisi, MPH is a sex educator and the founder of Passion by Kait, an award-winning resource for women and couples who crave a sex life that’s as intimate, exciting, and fulfilling as the rest of their relationship. Kait’s affirming writing, workshops, and one-on-one counseling help you create a new level of openness and intimacy with your partner—without feeling awkward, twisting yourself into a pretzel, or spending hours a day on intimacy-building activities.   Learn more + find #freedominpleasure at PassionbyKait.com or @PassionbyKait on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also find the context exercise we were discussing in Emily Nagoski's book "Come As you Are". 

In this week's podcast, I'm talking with one of my business mentors Natalie MacNeil, Founder of She Takes on the World Inc. I’ve been in her Conquer Club Incubator for the past three years and it has been so great for my business. We’re diving into a delicious discussion about the power of ritual and embodiment for female leaders.   Listen in as Natalie shares her unique perspective on the importance of daily rituals, how our generation is creating a new paradigm for female leaders, how embracing your sexuality builds confidence and presence, why infusing play into your day yields more productivity, and loads more.   Natalie MacNeil is an Emmy Award-winning media entrepreneur, author of She Takes on the World, The Conquer Kit business planner, and the Conquer Your Year planner, and the Creator of SheTakesOnTheWorld.com, and The Conquer Club incubator for entrepreneurs. Lauded by Forbes as one of the “Top 10 Websites for Entrepreneurial Women” and featured by ForbesWoman on “Top 100 Websites for Women”, She Takes on the World was also the 2013 recipient of “Website of the Year” at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.   Today, Natalie and her team at She Takes on the World are focused on transforming businesses around the world through weekly experiments and challenges, and The Conquer Club, a 12-month implementation incubator for ambitious entrepreneurs. Natalie is frequently quoted and interviewed in the media. She has appeared in top media outlets like Glamour, People, Inc., Forbes, ForbesWoman, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Entrepreneur, and more.  

In this episode, I talk with Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach Daniela Tanner.   Listen in as we jam on what it takes to have an epic partnership, how to have vacation sex at home, juggling relationship amongst kids, responsibilities, and endless "to dos", the power of honest communication and what it really takes to hold space for your partner. Daniela Tanner is an integrated sex, love, and relationship coach certified through The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. Specializing in sex and intimacy, she helps couples who are emotionally disconnected and sexually unfulfilled to embolden their relationships. By stripping away social conditioning and stepping into self-responsibility, she supports couples in choosing what is authentic and true for them for a co-created life filled with epic sex and deep intimacy. She is also a writer, educator, yoga teacher, and lifelong learner who resides in Silicon Valley in California with her family of five.  You can find more at Daniela Tanner.com,  check out her podcast Epic Couples.  You can find her giveaway we discussed in this episode at www.epiccouplespodcast.com/holdingspace

Hope Zvara, mindfulness and lifestyle expert, best selling author, Mom, and motivational speaker empowers individuals nationwide by sharing her personal success story, delivering her message, and guidance.    Breath, Body, and Belief are the pillars of Hope’s mission to Help Others Purposefully Excel. Zvara offers direction based on how the mind operates, how the body works, and how beliefs affect mental health and wellness overall.  Zvara has changed thousands of lives over the past 15 years by sharing her journey of loss and recovery.   Listen in as Hope shares her inspiring story of soaring in the face of extreme tragedy.  We jam on how she used yoga, breath, and mindfulness to get back into her body, the power of body awareness, how learning to communicate in a healthy way transformed her marriage, and so much more.   You can find more about Hope HERE.   Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and leave a rave review on itunes.      

  In this week's podcast, my guest Rachel Sizemore and I talk about what to do when you've done ALL the things but still aren't getting the results you want. Rachel Sizemore is a Women's Confidence coach who helps women get out of their heads and into their bodies, so they can get clear on what they want, and confident in their ability to bring it into their lives. She is also the host of the podcast Ripen, home to juicy convos designed to help women turn onto their desires and the truth of who they are. Listen in as we jam on: releasing the shoulds and embracing who we are, moving from bullying yourself to getting to where you want to be, the power of loving acceptance, quieting your inner mean girl and being easy on ourselves and having compassion on our journey, and how to overcome our hidden saboteurs.   She shares some powerful tools to move from not feeling good to empowered. You can find more about Rachel HERE. Thank you for listening!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a rave review and share with your friends!  

In this episode join Dana B. Myers as we discuss her new book, The Mommy Mojo Makeover, 28 Tools to Reclaim yourself and Reignite your relationships.   Dana shares some of her fave tools to survive the libido crushing experience of motherhood and still flourish, how one "mommy meltdown" led her to re-explore her first book thru the lens of a mama. Tune in and you'll get some easy to implement tips on how you can create time for all you are as a woman and a mother, and how to ask for what you need, and lots more. Dana is an award-winning product developer, entrepreneur, author, and media personality. As Founder of Booty Parlor, Dana has changed the lives of thousands of women by inspiring them to boost their sensual self-confidence and create sexier, more satisfying relationships. Known for her frank yet empowering style, Dana helps her clients reclaim the power of their sensuality and sexual satisfaction through her coaching practice and live workshops. Her advice, and Booty Parlor’s products have been featured by Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Parents, Redbook, Nylon, Allure, and the Wall Street Journal. Dana has appeared on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, The Wendy Williams Show, and more. Born and raised in Chicago, Dana earned a Master’s Degree in Business & Entertainment from NYU. Having lived in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and St. Lucia, she now resides in Miami with her husband and business partner, Charlie, and their two children, Rocky and Indie.  

Listen in as Casey Aksoy and I discuss what to do when the intimacy goes away in your relationship. Casey Aksoy is an Orgasmic Embodiment Coach dedicated to the healing and reclamation of women’s bodies, sexual identity, and joy. She works with women on building their self-esteem, confidence, and intuition through deep body connection.  She helps her clients to liberate their bodies from the bondage of numbness and disconnection, by teaching them how to tune-in and turn-on their bodies, so they may feel pleasure, passion, and desire like never before.  Her desire is for her clients to live from a place of sensuality, sexuality, and inner glow, allowing them to experience the power of their full self-expression each and every day.  You can find more about Casey HERE.  To talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook HERE! Click HERE to listen, and if you like this podcast, please Subscribe, rate and give a rave review. :)  

In this episode, August McLaughlin and I talk about her new book, Girl Boner: The Good Girls Guide to Sexual Empowerment. Join in as August and I discuss her journey and how embracing her sexuality is one of the keys to healing her eating disorder, what it means to be a “good girl”,  slut shaming, prude-shaming, sexual empowerment, body image, girl boners, orgasms in an MRI and more! August McLaughlin is a health and sexuality writer and host and creator of Girl Boner® and Girl Boner Radio. Her work appears in Cosmopolitan, DAME Magazine, the Huffington Post, LIVESTRONG.com and more. Kirkus Reviews called her first novel, In Her Shadow, “an engaging story with an inventive structure and an intriguing focus on body-image issues.” Each week on Girl Boner Radio, she interviews sex and relationship experts, celebrity entertainers, sex workers, entrepreneurs, survivors and more. Find out more about August at www.augustmclaughlin.com.   

In this episode, I talk with Miriam Elyse, an acupuncturist and sensual embodiment coach with a passion for reviving lives and connecting people to their inner power. Listen in as we discuss Pleasure as Medicine, how to tap into and celebrate your sexual energy, how to listen to your body so you can reveal its true essence,  the power of Ceremony and Ritual, and rooting this wisdom in the heart. So much goodness in this one! To find more about Miriam, and her upcoming events, go to www.miriamelyse.com. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe on Itunes, rate, review, and share!    

This week I'll be talking with my amazing friend and incredible magic maker Tiffany Josephs. Listen to this episode as we discuss what it means to create a "Magical Mundane", the power of the Imaginary Realm, Living from a place of wholeness, and join in on a mini Magic Carpet Ride to the moon. Tiffany Josephs is the Creator of Magic Carpet Life, a lifestyle design company for modern women who want to connect to their own unique essence and create a life that feels like a magic carpet ride. With a love affair for crystals, self-discovery, candy-colored textiles and the imaginary realm, Tiffany elevates the act of personal growth to a mountain-top experience of ultimate self-expression and celebration of life.  You can find more about her at magiccarpetlife.com. Listen HERE!  If you are enjoying this podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, like and give a rave review!

  Listen in to this episode as I chat with Morgan Day Cecil about Feminine Wholeness.   Join in as we jam on: Living in alignment with our sexuality and our spirituality Embodiment as a way to reconcile the tension between cultural/religious conditioning and our own spiritual growth. Who is Sophia? What does she have to teach us about the Sacred Feminine inside Ancient Christianity and Beyond? Morgan Day Cecil is a mentor and guide on the journey of Integrated Feminine Wholeness. She leads Sophia Retreats all around the world for an immersive experience into the whimsical, glamorous, wild and holy aspects of being a woman.  She is a mama of 2 and a passionate wife living with her family in downtown Portland, Or.   You can find more about Morgan at www.morgandaycecil.com   If you liked this podcast, please Subscribe, rate and give a rave review!  

Join in as Lacey and I discuss how tapping into your sexual power makes you a better mom, woman, and invites more patience and presence in your life.   Lacey Broussard is a sex and intimacy coach for moms who’ve found themselves wondering what happened to their sexuality after having kids if they’re ever going to feel deeply connected to their partner again, or hating on their post-baby body. Lacey uses deep transformational tools and techniques based in modern coaching modalities, tantra, and Taoist practices to help moms liberate their innate multiorgasmic potential, experience ecstatic motherhood, and tap into deep soul connection with your themselves and their partners. She’s also been a birth doula since 2011, and producer of The Multiorgasmic Mama Podcast that can be found on iTunes and Stitcher. Find out more about Lacey and check out her podcast HERE. Check out the Fears Desires and Loves practice we discuss HERE. Thanks so much for listening and if you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe on Itunes, and give a rave review and 5 star rating!  

What do bra fitting and empowerment have in common? Join in as I talk with Kimmay Caldwell about all things lingerie, self-love, and empowerment. Kimmay Caldwell integrates bra fitting, body love, women's circles, and business owning into her coaching practice. She has fit thousands of people for bras, from cup size AA to N, and every kind of person you can imagine. It was in these intimate sessions that she realized her ability to help people talk more kindly to their bodies and themselves. Now she supports others to say hurray inside, outside, and underneath on her website, Hurray Kimmay, and in the media. You may have seen her on shows like The Rachael Ray Show, The Martha Stewart Show, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, and many more. She is also the creator of the #MoreThanMyNumbers project, aimed at showcasing women's bodies without airbrushing, (a commitment that Kimmay holds for herself, too, on her website) and encouraging them to use numbers - like age, weight, salary, and bra size - as information, not a definition. The project has been featured in major press outlets in the USA and in several countries around the world. In addition, her media company Hurray Media, has partnered with dozens of brands to create educational and inspirational content, both behind the scenes and in the public eye. It's Kimmay's mission to encourage people to find new pathways of love - within themselves and with each other - whether it's through a media campaign, a bra fitting, or a one on one coaching session. In the end, it's all about saying hurray. For more information go to www.HurrayKimmay.com. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe, rate, and give a rave review!

Join in as Dr. Lanae St. John shares her wisdom on how to talk with your kids about sex.   Tune in as we discuss: When do you start talking to your kids about sex? What do age appropriate talks about sex look like? What else can parents do to model the behavior they want from their kids? What is the one thing you wish parents knew that they don’t when it comes to their kids and sex? And you can download her 5 Building Blocks of a Healthy Sexuality HERE: http://www.themamasutra.net/podcast-freebies/ Dr. Lanae St.John is a board-certified sexologist, an intimacy & relationship coach specializing in parenting and somatic sex education. She is also a writer and blogger with a completed manuscript for a parenting book that has a human sexuality focus. A mother of two teen young women, Dr. Lanae, brings her personal experience to her work as an expert on sex and parenting. Her specialty is coaching parents with the difficult task of teaching their kids about sexuality openly and honestly. The theme throughout her work is to educate, entertain, and empower.   If you liked this episode, please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast on iTunes and leave a rave review! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-feminine-fire/id1358454112?mt=2   You can find out more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com    

Listen in as the Mindset Mentor Delora Guignion and I jam on - why does sexual energy matter for success? - how can our childhood messages cause us to self sabotage and what to do about it. - how can you practically use mindsex to help you move forward? - a fabulous exercise to go from "to do" to "to Done" - the power of the sensual selfie - and lots more! Not to be missed! Delora Guignion is a Mindsex Mentor who works with men and women, combining mindset and sexual energy work to create sizzle between the sheets, passion in their life AND profit in their business.  An increased business bottom line, open communication and declared desires are just a few of the "side effects" that happen when you understand, step into and channel your full sexual energy. Delora works closely with clients to have the sex life, business and life they truly desire. Once you've tapped into the power of your sexual energy, there are no areas off limits, no desires too big and no goals that can't be conquered. Three years ago, slowly dying in my 6 figure, cushy corporate, role, I realised that I had a passion that could transform lives. Now I walk people through a transformation from inhibited and not daring to ask for what they want - in business or the bedroom - to confident and commanding of pleasure in every facet of their life. Because life is too short to settle for anything less. Find more about Delora: www.mindsexmentor.com  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

Join Sexuality and Erotic Teacher Joyce Oladipo and I as we jam on Erotic Blueprints, and how to reignite mind-blowing chemistry and experience deep body-awakening orgasms (for life). Joyce Oladipo helps successful women deepen their SEXUAL BLISS, ignite MIND-BLOWING CHEMISTRY, and experience DEEP BODY-AWAKENING ORGASMS. For life. Her whole mission in life is to help women rise above mediocre sex. More drunken love, luscious sexuality, lasting passion, ravishment, and connected relationships for all. She believes that orgasmic pleasure is every woman's birthright. You can find more about her at www.enchantlife.com If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

Listen in to hear us discuss sex, religion, puritan culture, neuroscience, shame, sacred sex, and a tool you can use to help release shame around sexuality. Rachel Halder is deeply influenced by the sacred and the sexy, believing that embodying our sexual selves can be a sacred, spiritual, and activist oriented act. With an MA in Religion, concentrations in Sexual Ethics and Embodied Spirituality, Halder's studies and work focuses on holistic trauma healing for those marginalized or spiritually traumatized through sexual abuse, LGBTQ identification, or general sexual suppression from purity culture in the Christian church. Halder is a student of Layla Martin’s 600-hour Integrated Sex, Love and Relationship coaching certification at the Tantric Institute for Integrated Sexuality, incorporating Taoist and Hindu tantric philosophy with neuroscience and embodied trauma healing into her studies, programs, coaching, workshops, and retreats. Find more and download her free ebook at https://www.rachelhalder.com If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/      

Tune in as we discuss the power of supportive women, the power of listening to your body, and how to connect to that power within us. Handan Aydin, Transformational Coach, Face Yoga Teacher, and Hypnotherapist is the founder of Awaken The Amazon. She does personal coaching to bring women to their true essence and longing by finding their own power. She now gives workshops about Awakening the Amazon, where she shows women through dance, coming together, yoga and using the jade egg how to transform themselves into who they were meant to be: strong, free and powerful women. Trusting their own judgement. You can find her at awakentheamazon.com coming soon and at www.faceyoga.pro If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

Join Lisa Foster, Founder of Parillume and I as we discuss Shining without shame after sexual violation. Lisa Foster has been active in transformational ventures, both here and abroad, as an entrepreneur, non-profit founder, public speaker, facilitator, and program developer. Her proudest accomplishment is her transformation from survivor to thriver after long-term childhood sexual abuse. She is committed to shifting the national conversation about sexual violation from one of shame and silence to one of heroism and fierce hope. As founder of ParillumeTM, Lisa provides a lit path for victims of sexual violation to thrive: to heroically reclaim the treasure of their trues selves shining in the world without shame. For more information, visit Parillume.com or email lisa@parillume.com. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

Join in our juicy interview today as we talk about moving from painful sex and low libido to pleasure and possibility, Orgasmic Meditation, the power of your "Daily Pleasure Quota", and some keys to creating a thriving intimacy with your partner. Known for frankly talking about women's libido and pleasure, Irene supports women exploring and going for sex that works for their body and soul in this last frontier of women's empowerment. As a certified coach, Irene leads women and couples on a journey of sexual growth, expansion and connection.  You can find more about Irene and her offerings at www.irenefehr.com. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

In this episode Keeley Olivia and I discuss sexual stereotypes, what to do when you feel the best sex of your life is behind you, what happens when women awaken to their bodies, and their orgasmic potential, and how to tap into total self acceptance. Keeley is a Sexuality and Relationship Expert and Certified Jade Egg Practitioner trained at The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality founded by Layla Martin - one of the worlds most highly regarded and influential Sexuality Teachers alive today. She has spent over 10 years studying the art and science of Yoga and over 5 years studying Tantra, and is a highly trained and certified Transformational and Holistic Sexuality Coach.  Keeley combines her World-Class Training in Sexuality with 10 years experience working as a Professional Scientist and Research Academic with a First Class Bachelors degree in Chemistry, two Masters degrees (in Regenerative Medicine and Medical Statistics), and several Published Research Papers in the fields of Social, Medical and Public Health. You can rest assured that she will deliver no other than the highest standards of intelligence, integrity and practicality in service of your sexual and relational awakening.  Her mission is orgasmic world peace and she looks forward to seeing you there.  Find more about Keely and download her free book Unleashing the Female O www.bit.ly/femaleo and www.keeleyolivia.com

In this episode I talk with Ashly Rose Wolf, founder of Femme Rising, on Sensuality, Oyoga, and the Power of Shakti This one is chock full of great nuggets on sensuality vs. sexuality, what Shakti is and how you can activate it, and we also get to experience an Oyoga practice.  Ashly Rose Wolf, International Women’s Yoga Teacher & Sensuality Coach and the founder of Femme Rising® helps women revolutionize their relationship with their bodies so they can unlock their full feminine potential. Her own sensual and feminine awakening led to the discovery an epidemic; women living numbed out and shameful lives - and a new mission to create a platform where modern women could access the ancient wisdom that upholds and honors the sensual and cyclical nature of the female form. Dedicated to breaking the taboos that surround women and their bodies, Femme Rising® empowers to women reclaim their sensual and sovereign power by reawakening the sacred and powerful feminine wisdom (Shakti) that lives within the walls of their skin. With a deep belief that the body is portal to the Divine; Femme Rising uses cycle syncing, sensual yoga, holistic nutrition and an ancient yogic science called Tantra to help women cultivate confidently feminine and sensual lives in alignment with their body, psyche, cycle and Shakti. Ashly believes that every woman deserves to live empowered and activated feminine lives, and that when one woman rises, we all rise. Find her at www.femmerising.com If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

In this episode, I chat with Sexuality Coach and Jade Egg Expert Marianne Van Katwijk on how we become numb sexually and what to do about it, the power of the Jade Egg, Yoni Yoga, why sexuality is vital for transformation, and how focus, breath and relaxation can open up your body to remove pain and encourage surrender. You can find Marianne www.mariannavankatwijk.com  If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

In this episode Audra Baker and I jam on the Food + Pleasure + Sex Connection and how to truly reach your health and fitness goals. Audra is a yoga teacher, and a sexuality and food coach. She helps women who have possibly spent a lifetime trying to diet and exercise their way to feeling good about themselves, finally experience peace with food, a deeper more loving connection to their own body, and tangible weight releasing results.  She recently sold her silicon valley fitness and nutrition company where she worked with and helped 1000’s of women. She loved helping in this way, but struggled watching so many clients taste success, but then end up right back where they started. She sold it knowing that true and lasting transformation requires a deeper healing that will never come from an exercise or eating plan. She is the creator of Love It to Lose It, the only ONLY body transformation system on the planet to integrate step-by-step movement and nutrition plans, eating psychology, integrated sexuality, emotional intelligence training, and neuroscience to create life-long lasting healthy habits, and body transformation.   You can find Audra at www.audrabaker.com If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

WOW. Dagmar blew me away with her wisdom and vulnerability. In this episode we dive deep on why pelvic health matters, preventing and treating incontinence, how to deal with scar tissue around C section and episiotomy incisions, and tools for restoring the vagina and cervix. You can access Dagmar Khan's Trifecta practice on how to use core pelvic floor breathing for healing stress incontinence, and becoming incredibly strong in the midline here: bit.ly/incontinencetrifecta It is a FREE TRAINING on how to use core pelvic floor breathing mechanics for COMPLETELY healing stress incontinence, and becoming incredibly strong in the midline. You can find the balls she recommends here: www.yogatuneup.com - the larger one is the Coregous ball and the small one is the yoga tune up ball. You can find more about Dagmar at www.dagmarkhan.com and on FB and instagram at Dagmar Khan. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/    

Tune into this episode with Lauren Joyce ask we jam on great tips to enhance your magnetism, how to communicate with your man to get what you want, and tips on being an unforgettable lover. Find more about Lauren at www.themagneticwoman.com.  You can also follow her in her amazing FB group "The Magnetic Woman's Soiree" If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast and give a rave review.  You can find more about Amanda at www.amandatesta.com and to talk more about this episode and more join our amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/  

In this episode Kit Murray Maloney and I discuss censorship, releasing taboo around women's sexual pleasure, the power of sisterhood, leading from a place of feminine power, vulnerability, and more. For the last two decades Kit has been an activist, academic, and entrepreneur committed to channeling her passion for gender equity into a celebration of women s sexual pleasure. She s earned a Masters degree in Gender and Social Policy from the London School of Economics; has been featured in Marie Claire and Glamour magazines, and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. She launched her multi-media site O'actually to create a more open dialogue around the existing taboo and yet ultimate importance of women s self pleasure and to promote creative, beautiful, and HOT erotic works made by women for women. Because genuine female orgasms heal and better the world. You can find her at www.oactually.com And stay tuned for her podcast episode 12.12 as she gives her censored TedX talk on Season 2 of Pleasure with O'Actually. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/oactually/id1003109005 You can join in her "O'actually Pleasure Pledgers" group on FB here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552241045032047/ Join into the discussion with Amanda in her amazing community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/ or find her at www.amandatesta.com

In this first episode of Find Your Feminine Fire, listen in as Rachel Sizemore and I talk about what led me to create this podcast, and the purpose of this podcast.  Hear my story and how finding your Feminine Fire can truly transform your life. Find more about Amanda Testa at www.amandatesta.com or join her amazing community on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/