Had a pretty profound realization as I was journaling last night and this morning that I feel called to share with you all, my tribe. My natural tendency in any point of contention within a close connection is to assume someone is going to leave me, simply disappear, or traumatize me somehow and then leave […]
Musings on Risk, Turn On, and Regret
You know what the biggest shame would be? Not fully living your life. Not putting yourself out there in fear of possibly getting hurt. Not being turned all the way on. Not going after the things that your heart is absolutely craving for. Is it scary? Sure! Hands down!! That’s why a lot of people are quite […]
The Taboo of Sadness and Depression
Confession Time: I have been thinking a lot about transparency and how much is too much to share. Also, this notion where we don’t share our down days because we don’t want to be judged or perceived as weak. However the latest focus on suicide has me want to speak up even more around the […]
Fasties and Slowies in Dating and Relationship
When it comes to dating and relationships I have found that there are usually two types of people. And these types of people are distinguished by their speed in relationships. Fasties and Slowies. I, for example, am a Fasty! Always have been. My pace when I meet someone I like is to go all in, […]
Never Too Late (to do Prom at Age 39)
This past Saturday I went to prom, for the first time! Took me 20 years, but as they say “Better Late Than Never.” I actually didn’t go to a single dance during high school. The decision was partly my moms to protect me from being the young one in a sea of older kids who could […]
Episode 20 – Adventures in Dating, Love, and Intuition with Diana Dorell
In today’s episode, we talk dating, love, and intuition. We dish the dirt about our own personal experiences in these realms and how to navigate the relationship waters so that you can maintain your sense of self, as well as be in an amazing love connection. So in this conversation with Diana, we cover the following […]
Episode 19 – The Ninja Move of Skillful Violation with Ken Blackman
In today’s episode, we talk about skillful violation. I know what you’re thinking … what is that? And it sounds beyond wrong! Especially given everything we are unveiling around sexual misconduct and trauma. However by the end of this podcast conversation I was sold. There is so much to consider in our conversations and this […]
Episode 18 – Talking Porn Addiction and Recovery with Vincent
In today’s episode, we talk about porn. Mostly from the angle of addiction and recovery as shared by someone that has been on that journey themselves as a teenager. I chose Vincent to have this conversation with because not only has he gone through it, but in some ways he is an advocate … in April […]