This podcast is a space where we (Maddie and Larisa, who are both friends and nurse practitioners in women's health) unpack evidence-based research, talk to professionals, and share the occasional personal story as we seek to explore how women can improve their sex lives, better understand their bodies, and learn together. Welcome to Sex on Call!
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For those challenging the status quo in love, sex, and relationships. Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla explore themes on these subjects through personal stories, interviews, and community discussions (and laugh a lot).
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The Reclamation Project
Julianne Vaccaro: Somatic Sexologist & Women's Holistic Health & Spiritual
Welcome to The Reclamation Project ❤️🔥Your host & guide, Julianne Vaccaro is a Somatic Sexologist, Erotic Blueprint™️ Coach, Holistic Health Coach, Quantum Transformationist + Bodyworker, & Pu$$y Priestess who’s been guiding badass women home to their bodies in the most intimate of ways since ‘11. Julianne is dedicated to sharing her story & showing you how she went from body obsessed competitor with eating disorders, addiction, gut & hormone issues, abusive relationships (including the one ...
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Testosterone (It's Not Just a Male Hormone)
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Testosterone, a hormone often thought of as a male hormone, is surprisingly still extremely important for females. But it’s far more than just a sex hormone—it can affect the brain, muscle, fat, bone, and nerves. Similarly to other hormones, we see testosterone levels decrease with age. Published studies have shown, however, the benefits of testost…
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We’ve got a big topic today on the podcast: Porn. Don’t let this scare you away because we have lots of research to present! This is another taboo topic that is not routinely talked about in the women’s bathroom or gossip circles, but something that is heavily consumed and not talked enough about. Surprisingly, while porn is most often consumed by …
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More Than Lack of Interest—Arousal Disorder
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Today, we're covering sexual interest and arousal disorder. This is one of the 5 different types of sexual dysfunction which include: female sexual interest/arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, substance/medication-induced sexual dysfunction, and other specified or unspecified sexual dysfunction. It i…
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Painful Sex During Postpartum (Dyspareunia)
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On this episode we’re focusing on dyspareunia in the postpartum period, which means pain with sex or penetration after birth. It’s important to remember that this condition can be really difficult given it is also associated with a life transition of welcoming home a newborn and navigating your relationship with your partner during this time. We'll…
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Painful Sex in Menopause (Dyspareunia)
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Here at Sex on Call, our personal expert on menopause is Maddie. She has her certification with North American Menopause Society and she is deeply passionate about all things menopause. Today, we are focusing on pain with sex in connection to menopause. As women can spend up to 40% of their life in menopause, many experience side effects from the d…
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In this episode, we're breaking down research behind aphrodisiacs, which are natural substances that supposedly help with sexual desire and/or performance! In our conversation, we break down the origin of the word aphrodisiacs and its reference to Greek mythology. We also mention evidence about “mainstream” aphrodisiacs including chocolate, alcohol…
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Understanding Endometriosis: An Interview with Dr. Rayan Elkattah
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Join us for our first guest episode with Dr. Elkattah. Dr. Elkattah was one of Maddie’s preceptors and biggest mentors. He is truly someone who has spent his career illuminating the complexity of women’s health and helps to encourage other professionals to all of the component’s that can contribute to pelvic pain and pain with intercourse; More imp…
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Beyond Pleasure: The Value of Vibrators
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This week, we're starting the conversation about our favorite pleasure tool: Vibrators. These “toys,” which were first created for doctors to help relieve women of “hysteria" (no joke), have become a staple for many bedside nightstands. It was even the fifth household appliance to electrified, and for good reason at that! Remarkably, though, vibrat…
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When Sex Feels Painful (Dyspareunia)
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Plain and simple: Sexual activity should not hurt. With over 40% of women experiencing pain with sex (known as dyspareunia), this topic is an important one. In this episode, we talk through what a diagnosis of dyspareunia includes, how we assess for this, what other things have to be ruled out, and how this affects far more than just your sex life.…
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Self-Love: The Magic of Masturbation
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“The most consistent sex will be the love affair you have with yourself. Masturbation will get you through childhood, puberty, romance, marriage, and divorce, and it will see you through old age.” - Betty Dodson. We explore in this episode the often shameful discussions around the topic of masturbation (or "self-love"). Episode 3 highlights the ben…
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In most episodes, one of us will take a deep dive on a particular topic. This week, Larisa is walking us through research and information all about the clitoris. We'll walk through all the parts of the clitoris, those seen and unseen. We'll also discuss how the clitoris responds to arousal and why this small organ plays SUCH a crucial role in pleas…
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In our first episode we're looking back to history to find the earliest mentions of a female orgasm. We'll share texts that date back to medieval times and even quote a nun! We'll also look at research exploring the subject of orgasm and discuss Masters and Johnson's groundbreaking research that is still relevant today! Then we'll talk about why fe…
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Do you remember when you learned where your clitoris was? Is it hard for you to have an orgasm? Have you ever used a vibrator? Do you feel comfortable sharing your sex life (whatever it looks like) with a healthcare professional? Often, the route to a better sex life for us as women should include a better understanding of our physical anatomy and …
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Consensual Non-consent, Negotiation, and the Classics with Tina Horn
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Support the show Connect with us on IG and more: Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxes Effy Blue @coacheffyblue Jacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com Join the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxesAutor: Effy Blue, Tina Horn
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#polyproblems with Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla
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What are some of the most common pitfalls when couples are opening up? Which conversations are essential when discussion non monoamy? What are some of the common myths when it comes to open relationships? And what about jealousy? Open relationships have a unique set of challenges and it’s often hard to know how to resolve them as open relationships…
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Queer Eye for Pleasure, Women and those who Love Them with Allison Moon
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In a world where discussions about sexuality often default to a heteronormative framework, what insights can we gain when we shift our focus to a queer perspective? How does queer sex challenge and expand our understanding of pleasure, consent, and sexual expression? What can individuals of all genders and orientations learn from queer sexuality? I…
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How to Support Queer, Trans, and Non-binary Young People with Cory Silverberg
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How can parents and caregivers create a safe and open environment where young individuals navigating their own identities feel comfortable exploring and expressing their evolving identities? What are the most common misconceptions or misunderstandings that parents and caregivers have about supporting queer, trans, and non-binary young people? How c…
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Mixed Desires: Navigating Misaligned Wants with Our Partners with Dr Joli Hamilton (Interview)
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In the intricate dance of relationships, what happens when our desires diverge from those of our partners? What common patterns emerge when partners want differently? And how can we skillfully bridge these gaps without losing ourselves in the process? In this episode, Effy invites Dr. Joli Hamilton back on the show for a candid conversation about t…
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Haunted House of Relationship Horrors Listeners Edition
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What relationship fears lurk in the shadows of our minds, sending chills down our spines? Can the art of storytelling serve as both an outlet for our deepest relationship anxieties and a means of processing them? Might the eerie embrace of Halloween be the unlikely balm to soothe these fears? In this special Halloween episode, Effy and Jacqueline d…
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Trauma, Sense of Safety and the Somatic Connection with Rida Kirasi (Interview)
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How deeply does our perception of safety influence our behavior in relationships? What internal shifts transpire within our nervous system when we oscillate between feelings of security and threat? And, how can we nurture an environment that fosters safety and wellbeing? In the third installment of our four-part series on trauma, we revisit a poign…
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Psychedelics, Sexual Trauma and Pleasure as a Healing Modality with Dee Dee Goldpaugh (Interview)
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How might we challenge and expand upon the established medical definitions of trauma? Can our understanding of healing evolve to encompass not just the alleviation of symptoms but also the reclamation of joy and pleasure? What are the recent shifts in utilizing psychedelics as tools for trauma treatment? In this episode, Effy sits down with Dee Dee…
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364: How to Stay Calm in the Storm of Life & Continue to Manifest
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In today’s episode Julianne breaks down the real and raw moments in her life and how you can stay calm and continue to manifest during a storm. There is power in embracing the chaos of life and allowing yourself to thrive, no matter the place you’re in. Julianne details three tips to staying calm and how, if you trust and accept where you’re at, yo…
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Trauma from a New Lens with Dr MaryCatherine "MC" McDonald (Interview)
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How do we navigate the multifaceted nature of trauma beyond the often reductive parameters set by the medical system? How is memory formation and storage impacted by trauma and how does that impact the trauma experience? Can our journey towards healing be supported by those other than professionals? In this episode, Effy talks with trauma researche…
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363: 3 Remembering's from a Shamanic $€x Retreat
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In this episode Julianne reflects on her recent experience in a Shamanic S€x Retreat and the main takeaways she brought back with her. After detailing why the timing of this felt perfectly aligned, Julianne shares the beauty of somatic sexology and why she is so called to this realm of healing. Nature, shamanism, and the importance of safety are al…
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Relationship Fears, Creative Healing and Halloween Pregame
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In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline talk about some scary stories and beliefs they hold about relationships, share how these stories can manifest and how they can get in the way of connection and intimacy in their relationships. They reflect back on a previous Halloween episode where they approached these stories with creativity and humor and invi…
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Tolerating Disconnection in Relationships
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What exactly is connection, and what happens when we encounter disconnection in our relationships? Is there any value in temporary disconnection? How can we improve our tolerance to disconnection? In this week's episode, Effy and Jacqueline delve deep into the intricate dynamics of connection and disconnection within relationships. Effy and Jacquel…
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In this episode Julianne shares her personal breast explant journey and provides her listeners with a deeper understanding of why she decided to do the surgery. Join her as she explores her profound physical and emotional transformations, self-discovery, and healing that arose from this transformative experience. Her story serves as an inspiring re…
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Age, Affinity and Dating with Ashton Applewhite (Interview)
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What impact does a significant age gap between partners have on relationships? Are there common misconceptions surrounding women dating considerably younger men? Does age alone determine affinity, and should we limit ourselves to dating within our age group In this episode, Effy engages in a candid conversation with author and ageism activist, Asht…
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361: Timeline Shifting: Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis / Chronic illness & Opening up to Loving Partnership with Madelynne
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Madelynne Rose joins Julianne on today’s episode to dive deeper into what it’s really like to work with Julianne in a 1 on 1 container. The two touch on what called Madelynne to join, their standout moments throughout her journey, and how the intimacy in Madelynne’s personal inner work has transformed her business entirely. Madelynne Rose is a Cert…
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Forks in the Road, Greener Grasses, and Subscribing to the Sucky
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How often have you second-guessed a decision, wondering if the other option would have spared you the heartache? How do we navigate life's dilemmas when every path seems to have its own set of thorns? Can we ever truly escape the consequences of our choices, or is it about finding peace in the decisions we make? Effy and Jacqueline return from thei…
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360: My Explant Journey - Top 3 Reasons I Took My Implants Out, Being Awake for the Surgery, & How I Feel Post Op with my Natural Body
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On this weeks solocast Julianne shares her explant story and her new perspective on life and herself without her implants. From her beginnings in the health and fitness industry, to her journey through her own erotic blueprint — Julianne explains the top 3 reasons she chose to have her breast implants removed. She shares the importance of listening…
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359: How to Have Precision as a Teacher & a Student
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There is power in precision. Today Julianne speaks on the importance of precision both as a teacher, and as a student. If you are a coach, mentor, practitioner, or guide, this episode will help you understand the value of your work and the significance of asking just the right question to evoke the right results. Moments: 4:04 Julianne explains the…
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The Self, Parts and the Highway of Life
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Why do we react in ways that seem counterproductive or self-defeating? Are our minds made up of distinct "parts" that influence our behavior? How can we understand and integrate these internal parts to create personal growth and harmony? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline explore “parts work” and share their personal therapeutic journeys understa…
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Navigating Mismatched Kinks with Partners: Finding Common Playgrounds with Miss Shayla (Interview)
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We are curious: How can we explore mismatched kinks with our partners? How do we find common ground and understand where the resistance is without creating pressure or being coercive? And what can be done if there's no common ground? In this episode, Effy enlists the expertise of a seasoned pro Dom, kink educator and a longtime foxy friend of the s…
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Highly Sensitive Man: Navigating Sensitivity, Masculinity, and Relationships with Tom Falkenstein (Interview)
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What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person (HSP)? How does high sensitivity differ between individuals socialized as men versus women? What are the unique advantages and obstacles faced by highly sensitive men in their relationships and daily lives? In this episode, Effy and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist and author of "The Highly Sens…
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Release The Rainbow, Coming Out in Adulthood
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What happens when you discover your sexual orientation later in life? How can you embrace a new identity when you have already established one? What does it mean to be queer? In this revisited oldie, Jacqueline goes galavanting through the NY lesbian bar scene for her birthday with her partner, making up for some classic lesbian experiences that sh…
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Queering Up Wedding Season and Celebrating All Relationships with Ambyr D'Amato (Interview)
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How can wedding ceremonies be updated to honor queer and polyamorous relationships? What can we do to celebrate a relationship when marriage and a wedding is not an option? What would it be like to celebrate an uncoupling, or the end of a relationship? Just in time for wedding season, Effy and Jacqueline revisit their conversation with queer weddin…
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Hot and Healthy Hookups and Sexual Citizenship with Allison Moon (Interview)
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What exactly is a "hookup"? How can we create hot, healthy, shame free hookups? Is there such a thing as good etiquette for casual sex? In this week’s episode, Effy is joined by sex educator and author Allison Moon to discuss casual sex. They discuss hookup culture and how we can and should “be excellent to each other” as members of a sexual commun…
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Stability vs. Freedom: Craving Roots & Wings
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Why is it that when we feel comfy and settled, we suddenly long for passion and freedom? And conversely, why do a string of spontaneous adventures have us longing for stability? Is it possible for us to be both planted and to fly? Jacqueline revisits a conversation with Effy about how to balance the comfort of being rooted and settled with the desi…
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Compartmentalization: Friend or Foe
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How important is compartmentalization when you are in multiple relationships? Can we go too far with "don't ask, don't tell"? Are there consequences to keeping parts of our lives separate? In this week's episode, we take a trip into the multiple worlds within Jacqueline's mind and explore the reasons for compartmentalization and integration. Effy a…
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Relationship Evolution and Communication Tools for Modern Relationships with Multiamory's Dedeker, Emily and Jase (Interview)
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How can relationship structures evolve over time? How can we thrive as our relationships change? What are some essential communication tools that can support our relationships and those in it? In this week’s episode Effy is joined by fellow podcasters Dedeker, Emily and Jase of Multiamory. Dedeker, Emily and Jase share how their relationship evolve…
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Yoni Gazing, Self Discovery and Letters to Your Vulva and with Jocelyn Silva (Interview)
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What is Yoni gazing? Why would you want to look “down there”? How do you ask your partner to help? This week Effy is joined by long time friend of the Fox, sex and pleasure coach, Jocelyn Silva to talk about Yoni gazing. They discuss how simple yet powerful it is to intentionally look at your vulva with a mirror, and Jocelyn shares a Yoni gazing ce…
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Polyamorous While Asian with Michelle Hy (Interview)
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What is intersectional polyamory and how to find meaningful representation in the community? What is the impact of prescribed cultural identity on our relationships? How can we find and connect with online communities for support? In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Michelle Hy of Polyamorous While A…
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358: A trigger in your life is a trigger in your body. A trigger in your body is a trigger in your life.
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“Thought I’d add that I noticed a trend that my right side flares up when it's something to do with fear of the future or security. Where my left side tends to flare up when it's more something that's going on currently within my environment, & my left side is completely fine.” 6 month VENUS VENTURE client Your body is a vessel & antenna. It’s the …
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357: Coaching Call w/ Hillary - The Initiation Into Your Feminine: Finding The Way Back Home to Your Body Through Your Physical & Emotional Pain
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In today’s coaching call, Hillary shares that she has been experiencing some pelvic pain & dysfunction. She also has a desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with her femininity through her day to day practices. Julianne helps Hillary to realize that through her physical pain, her body is inviting her into an initiation & a coming home to her bo…
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Masturbation Month, Self Care and Political Subversion
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Can masturbation be an act of self care and political subversion? What are all the benefits of masturbation? If there are so many benefits of masturbation, why don’t we do it more? In this week’s episode Effy and Jacqueline have a lighthearted and wisdom packed conversation about masturbation in honor of Masturbation Month. They share their persona…
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356: Coaching Call w/ Andrea - The Fear of Being Too Much & Feeling Safe to Take Up Space: Healing the Collective Wound
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Andrea joins Julianne for today’s coaching call. The recurring collective theme from last week’s call… the fear of being too much… pops up in today’s episode as well. Andrea has been peeling back the pieces of her childhood trauma & is coming home to herself & body. However, a fear of being too much keeps resurfacing. Andrea finds herself not wanti…
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The Sexual Shadow, Self Discovery, Shame and Pleasure with Dr Joli Hamilton (Interview)
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What is the sexual Shadow? How does it affect our individual and collective sexual expression? What are some of the ways we can get to know our Shadow material and work towards integrating it? In this week’s episode Effy explores the crossroads of Jungian psychology and sex with Dr Joli Hamilton. They take a deep dive into the sexual Shadow, the re…
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355: Coaching Call w/ Brooke - Fear of Being Too Much, Taking Up Space & Embodying Your Power
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Today’s recorded coaching call features Brooke who has done a lot of healing work around reclaiming her femininity & $exu@lity but is still struggling with fully embodying her power & worth. Brooke is excited to build her new business but deep down she is afraid of taking up too much space & being too big or too loud. Listen as Julianne invites Bro…
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Exploring the Asexuality Spectrum with Angela Chen (Interview)
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In a hypersexualized society, what is it like to be asexual? Do asexual folks have sex? Can asexuality be an important factor for female sexual liberation? In honor of International Asexuality Day (April 6th), we revisit a conversation between Effy, Jacqueline, and journalist, editor, and the author of Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Soc…
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