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Permission to Be EnchantingPermission To Want More: Exploring Non-Monogamy Consciously With Dr. Joli HamiltonDr. Joli Hamilton, a relationship coach and research psychologist, discusses her sixteen-year personal journey and twenty-year expertise in non-monogamous relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing jealousy, which she terms an "elephant in the room." Joli's doctoral research focused on the archetypal nature of jealousy in polyamorous relationships. She highlights the need for self-awareness, communication, and community support in navigating these complex dynamics. Joli's "Year of Opening" program, which she co-leads with her husband, helps couples and individuals explore and develop their relationships through a year-long educational process. She also offers resources l...2025-06-131h 01
Permission to Be EnchantingCreating Your Very Own Sexual Script With Lauren RogersAnyone should be able to rewrite their sexual script and story if they so desire. Lauren Rogers, a certified holistic sexuality educator, discusses her journey from a strict religious upbringing to becoming an empowered sexuality coach. She emphasizes the importance of rewriting one's sexual story and overcoming sex-negative beliefs. Lauren shares her method of helping clients reconnect with their pleasure through active imagination exercises and solo sex practices. She highlights the role of guilt and shame in sexual dissatisfaction and the need for compassion and curiosity in healing. Lauren also discusses the broader impact of individual sexual healing on...2025-05-2155 min
Permission to Be EnchantingMaking Love 2.0: A Fresh Approach To Sex With Sarah Rose Bright & Graeme WaterfieldSarah Rose Bright and Graeme Waterfield, a couple of over seven years, discuss their approach to "making love" as a transformative practice for deeper intimacy and pleasure. Sarah, a love, sex, and intimacy coach, and Graeme, a tai chi and meditation teacher, emphasize the importance of conscious, mindful sex over performance-based intercourse.They highlight the benefits of this approach, including better connection, pleasure, and overcoming issues like menopause-related pain. They suggest practices like self-pleasure, breathing exercises, and open communication to enhance sexual experiences. They also mention their upcoming retreats and online classes for couples...2025-04-281h 01
Permission to Be EnchantingBreaking Free From Sexual Shame: The Path To Healing And Intimacy With Dr. Tina Schermer SellersDr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed sex therapist and author, discusses the impact of sexual shame on intimacy and well-being. She highlights her book Shameless Parenting, which addresses raising shame-free, confident kids and healing parental shame. Dr. Tina explains how sexual shame begins in interpersonal relationships and is exacerbated by societal and cultural norms. She emphasizes the importance of medically accurate sex education, storytelling, and self-acceptance in healing. Dr. Tina also shares practical strategies like framing, naming, claiming, and aiming to create a new sexual legacy. She offers free resources like her Reclaiming Your Sexual Legacy worksheet and emailing...2025-04-1658 min
Permission to Be EnchantingNavigating Sexless Marriages With Sex Therapist Susan Morgan TaylorSusan Morgan Taylor, a somatic sex therapist, discusses her approach to helping couples navigate mismatched libidos and sexless marriages. She emphasizes the importance of removing orgasm as the goal and focusing on direct pleasure through noticing, naming, and negotiating sensations. Susan shares her personal journey from a sexless marriage to discovering full-body orgasms and the transformative impact of embracing emotions. She highlights the significance of women taking responsibility for their own pleasure and the benefits of somatic sex therapy in fostering deeper connections. Susan offers resources like her monthly master class and eBook on her w...2025-03-3056 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Art Of Extended Pleasure & Intimacy For Couples With Ariel Szabo & Rahi ChunIntimacy is a dance that requires self-awareness, trust, and vulnerability. In this episode, Somatic Sex Educators Rahi Chun and Ariel Szabo guide us on a journey into deeper intimacy and connection for couples. They explore the importance of self-intimacy, self-trust, and self-attunement as the foundation for thriving relationships, and how childhood experiences and patterns can impact our adult sexual connections. Discover the concept of "extended states of pleasure" beyond orgasm, and learn practical tools like one-way touch to cultivate deeper communication and intimacy. Rahi and Ariel also share their insights on the connection between sexuality, sexual energy, and overall...2025-03-1749 min
Permission to Be EnchantingBeyond Taboo: Exploring Kink And Pleasure As Healing Modalities With Faith LauxFaith Laux, a somatic sex and relationship coach from Asheville, North Carolina, discusses her journey into kink as a healing modality. Diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2022, she uses pleasure to thrive. Faith explains kink as being turned on by taboo, which can be non-sexual, and emphasizes the importance of communication and consent. She describes creating kinky rituals for personal growth, such as impact play for reclamation. Faith's program, Kink Curious, aims to normalize and explore kink. She highlights the transformative power of kink in fostering emotional and spiritual expansion.Enjoy 10% off your...2025-02-2454 min
Permission to Be EnchantingIntimacy Vs Sexuality: Two Sides Of The Same Coin? With Amanda BiccumAmanda Biccum discusses the distinction between intimacy and sexuality, emphasizing that intimacy is rooted in emotional connection and presence, while sexuality is more physical and energetic. She highlights the importance of self-intimacy and the need for couples to have brave conversations to address their deeper longings and challenges. Amanda shares her experiences and insights from working with clients, noting that many relationships suffer from a lack of true intimacy, which can lead to disconnection and dissatisfaction.2025-02-061h 00
Permission to Be EnchantingShe Comes First: Mastering The Art Of Oral PleasureVive la Vulva! Rachel Watson is back joining Clare Sente as a regular guest to kick off Season 5. This episode is dedicated to increasing the pleasure and frequency of oral sex as a main event for creating pleasure and intimacy, rather than obligatory "foreplay" before intercourse. They discuss personal takeaways from reading the book, "She Comes First" by Ian Kerner, PhD. and experiences that made oral sex more pleasurable. They highlight the significance of not rushing and the importance of the partner enjoying the act as much as the receiver. They also mention the physical a...2025-01-3052 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Essence Of Masculinity: Truth, Vulnerability, And The Sacred Union With Steve Shiva CorbettSteve Shiva Corbett shares his experiences in personal development and the difficulty of finding role models for healthy masculinity. In this episode, he highlights the challenges men face in expressing vulnerability and the need for rites of passage to foster emotional intelligence. He also discusses the role of the feminine as an Oracle in providing feedback to men. Steve and his partner, Amanda, are developing a program called "truth-based relating" to help couples deepen their connections through emotional transparency.2025-01-0352 min
Permission to Be EnchantingBeyond The Mind: The Wisdom Of The Body With Ali MezeyIn this second discussion with bodyworker and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast, Ali Mezey talks with Clare Sente about the intelligence and wisdom of the body, particularly in the context of sexuality and trauma. Ali created a healing modality called "Personal Geometry" that uses spatial relationships to explore and heal relationships with oneself and others. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the body's sentience and the impact of past traumas on current experiences.2024-12-2359 min
Permission to Be EnchantingTantra & Embodiment: The Path To Passionate Connection With Amanda BiccumTantra is an ancient practice that weaves together the physical, spiritual, and emotional to create a life of deep connection and pleasure. In this episode, we explore this fascinating world with Amanda Biccum, an international Tantra and embodiment facilitator. Amanda shares her personal journey of transformation, from experiencing asexual relationships and deep body shame to discovering the liberating power of Tantra. She reveals how embracing Tantric principles helped her connect with her body, create intentional actions, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships. Amanda also dives into her retreat, "The Embodied Woman," which guides women to connect with their full selves – ph...2024-11-2153 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSex Talk: The Questions You're Afraid To Ask With Nan Wise, PhDWhy is sex feeling so... off these days? Dr. Nan Wise, a renowned sex therapist, sheds light on the global sexual recession and explores why couples are struggling to communicate their needs and wants. Discover how to bridge the orgasm gap, cultivate deeper attunement, and reignite the passion in your relationship.2024-11-0758 min
Permission to Be EnchantingYour Body Is Not Broken: Expand Your Experience Of Pleasure With Bonnie BlissYour body is not broken—it’s a relationship waiting to be discovered. Bonnie Bliss, a somatic sexologist and embodiment teacher, discusses her approach to helping women reconnect with their bodies and enhance their sexual experiences. She emphasizes the importance of embodiment, which involves being consciously aware of one's body through practices like self-touch, movement, and meditation. Bliss shares her personal journey of overcoming sexual shame and numbness, highlighting the benefits of Yoni mapping and exploring pleasure without a goal-oriented approach. She also stresses the significance of viewing sexuality as an ongoing relationship to discover, rather than a problem to f...2024-10-2151 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSexual Energy Mastery For Men With Graeme WaterfieldReady to transform your sexual energy into a source of strength and confidence? Join us for a deep dive into male sexuality like you've never heard before with guest Graeme Waterfield, an expert in sexual energy mastery for men. In this eye-opening conversation, Graeme reveals how making sexual energy conscious—and learning to control it—can break the cycle of unfulfilling habits like compulsive porn use, performance anxiety, and low libido. Drawing from powerful Eastern yogic and Taoist practices, he shares techniques that help men generate pleasure, increase confidence, and enhance intimate relationships without relying on external stimuli. Tune in t...2024-10-0354 min
Permission to Be EnchantingListening To The Wisdom Of Your Womb With Julie WoodIn today's episode, guest Julie Wood explains the importance of visualizing our wombs (or the energy of our wombs, if a woman has had a hysterectomy) as sacred vessels that carry the wisdom of our ancestors, as well as the connection to the Divine Feminine.Julie is a Medicine Woman, Feminine Empowerment Coach and Family Constellations Facilitator. Her work originated from her own midlife call out of a 17-year career as an Advertising Executive in New York. She felt disconnected from her body and was about to lose her job when she followed her...2024-09-2048 min
Permission to Be EnchantingEpic Orgasms Are Possible At Any Age With Naomi HarrisOften misunderstood and stigmatized, orgasms are a natural and pleasurable part of human sexuality. In this enlightening episode, Naomi Harris, the Pleasure Naturopath, joins Clare Sente to explore the journey from pain and numbness to profound pleasure. Naomi talks about how we are conditioned from the start that sex is supposed to hurt the first time and how that conditioning keeps women from questioning why they continue to feel pain. She introduces her transformative techniques, including breathwork and mindful presence, to help overcome disconnection from the body and expand the capacity for pleasure. Naomi is h...2024-09-0948 min
Permission to Be EnchantingHow To Find Pleasure When You Are Caught Up In Caretaking With Nan Wise, Phd (Part 2)Pleasure is not a luxury; it's a necessity for well-being. In part two of our series, Dr. Nan Wise returns to take us deeper into the fascinating world of neuroscience and pleasure. As a psychotherapist, sex therapist, neuroscientist, and author, Dr. Wise explores the crucial role of pleasure in our lives. She breaks down the seven emotional instincts hardwired into humans, the brain's three levels, and the biopsychosocial model that shapes our experiences. From understanding defensive and affiliative circuits to exploring sex and gender brain development, this episode is packed with insights. Dr. Wise also shares practical strategies for...2024-08-2652 min
Permission to Be EnchantingRewriting Your Sexual Story With Nadia LuneClare Sente talks with fellow sex coach Nadia Lune about her work as a Queer and Gender Expansive Coach to help women and gender-expansive beings reclaim their power by reclaiming their sexuality. When rewriting our sexual story, we take a look at how our sexual story was given to us and whether the labels we hold are the labels that represent who we are and empower us.They talk about embodiment, their retreat in the jungles of Costa Rica in 2022, and Nadia’s retreat she hosted in May. Nadia gives examples of how participants conn...2024-08-0840 min
Permission to Be EnchantingPleasure Is A Necessity: Unlocking A Healthier And Happier Life With Neuroscientist Nan Wise, PhD - Part 1Mastering our emotional instincts is key to unlocking a healthier and happier life. Join this episode as Dr. Nan Wise—a neuroscientist, a sex therapist, and author of the book, Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure, for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life—explains about the Seven Basic Emotional Instincts wired into our human and mammal brains for survival: Care, Play, Lust, Fear, Rage, Panic/Grief and the overall one of "Seeking". Care, Play, and Lust help us move towards pleasurable things. Fear, Rage, and Panic/Grief direct us away from negat...2024-07-2656 min
Permission to Be EnchantingFrom Shame To Sexual Pleasure: Carrying Betty Dodson’s Legacy With Laura BogushSo many women find it difficult to fully embrace their body and sexuality because of the weight of shame and societal expectations around sex. In this powerful episode, join Clare Sente in Season 4's premiere as she welcomes Laura Bogush, who carries on the legacy of sex educator Betty Dodson (Guru of Self Pleasure). Together, they explore the transformative power of self-pleasure, overcoming shame through vulnerability in women's circles, and the impact of Betty Dodson's groundbreaking Bodysex workshops. Dive deep into why pleasure is possible at any age, and discover how self-exploration and self-love are key to a fulfilling...2024-07-1851 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSecrets Of Female Pleasure With Sheri WinstonWholistic Sex Educator and author of Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure, Sheri Winston talks with Clare Sente about teaching pleasure-centered sex ed for grown-ups. She coined the term, "FEN" = Female Erectile Network. Come learn about female anatomy related to great sex, you will never be able to look at a jumbo roll of paper towels the same way again! Sheri was featured on an episode of Strange Sex on the TLC channel. The episode was called Ms. Orgasm.2024-06-2454 min
Permission to Be EnchantingOrgasmic Activation: The Key to Unlocking Orgasmic Potential with Susan BrattonWarning: This episode contains explicit sexual content not meant for minors. Ready for a journey that promises to uncover layers of pleasure you never knew existed? Join Clare Sente and "Intimacy Expert to Millions💋" Susan Bratton as they talk about orgasms and explore techniques to cultivate a variety of orgasmic experiences. Discover the secrets of Orgasmic Activation and Cross Training, and learn how to enhance your orgasmic potential with a partner. Susan, a best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs on better sex, shares the latest sex research on arousal and the pleasure pathways crea...2024-06-0350 min
Permission to Be EnchantingResources To Overcome Stress And BurnoutLife can be pretty hectic that we unknowingly accumulate stress because we are too busy to acknowledge ourselves and our emotions. Then one day, we just burn out. How do we pick ourselves up from this crash? What resources can we reach to help? Join us for an intimate exploration of vulnerability and emotional resilience on this episode of our podcast. Clare Sente and Rachel Watson dive deep into personal experiences of burnout, stress cycles, and societal expectations, navigating the complex terrain of emotional struggles with raw honesty. From coping mechanisms and cultural perspectives on grief to the importance...2024-04-1259 min
Permission to Be EnchantingDecoding Your Life’s Path And Purpose Through Numerology With Felicia BenderEmbark on a fascinating journey into the depths of numerology, where the unique vibrational energies of numbers intertwine with our personal experiences, providing a mystical lens through which to understand the intricacies of life. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson sit down with professional numerologist Felicia Bender to talk about what numerology is and how it can help us learn more about our life’s path and purpose. Similar to personality testing, it is a tool to offer insight into our choices and preferences, which can be very helpful when dealing with important relationships and understanding our wo...2024-03-281h 12
Permission to Be EnchantingRelaxed Sex: Deepening Connection And Intimacy With Sarah Rose BrightWe can get so caught up living in a fast-paced world that we end up carrying these tensions into the bedroom, making us forget the pleasures of truly connecting that come from slowing down. Clare Sente and Rachel Watson interview intimacy and sex coach Sarah Rose Bright about relaxed sex, what it is and what it isn't. They learn that not having a goal of orgasm and instead focusing on expanding our range of pleasure can be the antidote for our goal-oriented lifestyle and a perfect way to create or deepen intimacy. Join Sarah as she advocates for a...2024-02-0249 min
Permission to Be EnchantingBody Work: Trusting The Intelligence Of Your Body With Ali MezeyOur body contains more wisdom than we give it credit to. Often, we can find healing just by tapping and trusting the body’s intelligence. Ali Mezey embraces this. She is a pioneer in body-based modalities, a practitioner, educator, and facilitator of individual and group transformation and healing. In this episode, she joins Clare Sente and Rachel Watson to discuss further the wisdom that exists in our bodies and many ways we can find healing in it. Ali shares her journey into doing body work and leading Family Constellations, enlightening us about powerful healing modalities that tap into the bo...2024-01-191h 04
Permission to Be EnchantingPelvic Floor Health: A Vibrant Life After Pregnancy And Menopause With Amanda RaffertyYour pelvic health is the foundation of your well-being. You don't have to settle for discomfort. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson invite Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Amanda Rafferty to talk about common changes that happen to a woman after delivering a baby, in perimenopause, and menopause. Mandy discusses the mysteries of the pelvic floor, a part of our body often overlooked but critical to our overall health and happiness. She shares the keys to strengthening and maintaining a resilient pelvic floor and addresses how the shame and the stigma surrounding the issue should be removed. Throughout...2023-10-2645 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Transformational Magic Of Women's CirclesWomen's Circles: Where vulnerability meets empowerment, and self-love becomes a powerful ritual. In this enchanting episode, your hosts Clare Sente and Rachel Watson discuss how they originally met through a women's circle in 2020 and their positive experiences of being in other women's circles. They discuss how women's circles are more than just a trend—they're a timeless source of wisdom and support for women seeking authentic connections and self-growth. These sacred gatherings have been instrumental in the lives of many women, offering a space for healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Together, Clare and Rachel have created a nine-month, bimonthly women's ci...2023-09-2938 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSwipe Differently: Mastering Midlife Dating In The Digital Age With Bex BurtonToday's midlife dating scene captures the clash between digital swipes and the timeless search for genuine connections. In this episode, Clare interviews dating and relationship coach Bex Burton about why it feels so difficult to date in today's digital age with swiping apps. Unpacking the complexities of modern dating apps and the swipe culture, Bex provides insightful guidance on why the quest for genuine connections can feel like an uphill battle. She shares the importance of establishing a vision, cultivating the right mindset, and fostering true relational skills in order to find better matches. Bex shares the pivotal role...2023-09-2048 min
Permission to Be EnchantingClare’s Origin Story Part 2: A Journey To Sexual Awakening And Self-DiscoveryPleasure, curiosity, and empowerment – the keys to unlocking a life of unapologetic joy and self-discovery. We are back for part 2 of Clare Sente’s Origin Story. For today’s episode, we dive deep into Clare’s sexual awakening and explore the realms of pleasure, curiosity, and empowerment. Clare shares how her childhood conditioning was around sex, what she wished her younger self could have known, and her amazing sexual awakening at age 46. The awakening opened up a whole new phase of confidence and creativity. From her early sexual experiences to rediscovering herself through pleasure practices, Clare's story is a celebrati...2023-09-0750 min
Permission to Be EnchantingGetting Over Accidents And Trauma With Clare’s Origin Story - Part 1In this episode, Clare gets to be the superhero as Rachel interviews her about her origin story. We discover that from a young age, she got the message that she should be more like her older sisters. Clare had to go through a few repeating life lessons before earning her superhero cape. Luckily, she survived her eight car accidents intact and has been accident-free for 14 years. Learning about inherited family trauma has been an evolving process towards wholeness. Be sure not to miss this discussion full of heartfelt experiences, realizations, and wisdom.2023-08-2439 min
Permission to Be EnchantingRachel’s Story: How Origin Stories Shape Our LivesWe all have origin stories because we are superheroes in our own lives. Part of our empowerment journey involves looking at our early conditioning so we choose consciously for creating our next chapters living authentically. We begin Season 3 with Clare asking Rachel about her upbringing as a Mormon. She opens up on how this affected her and what she learned was "normal" regarding how a woman should think, act, and dress. Five years ago, Rachel and her husband Steve left the Mormon Church. We talk about what she has had to relearn and how she now loves the world...2023-08-1242 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Key To Your Happiness: Connecting And Listening To Our VulvasExploring and understanding our bodies can be a valuable and empowering experience. Our personal experiences with connecting to our bodies can vary, and it's important to approach such explorations with an open mind and respect for individual preferences and comfort levels. In this episode, Rachel and Clare provided valuable insights, guidance, and support for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of their bodies and experiences. They took Naomi's workshop, where they learned how to connect with their vulvas and talk about their observations and reactions physically and emotionally. Rachel and Clare emphasized the importance of knowing and understanding our...2023-07-0435 min
Permission to Be EnchantingMaking Menopause Mainstream With Adele JohnstonMenopause affects so many women, yet it's still a topic shrouded in mystery and discomfort. With the proper education and guidance, women can discover personalized solutions to manage symptoms and thrive during this significant life transition. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson welcome a special guest, Adele Johnston. Building on a previous episode, the trio dives even deeper into the topic of menopause. They talk about the challenges associated with it and give advice on how to deal with symptoms while staying healthy during this stage of life. Drawing from her expertise, Adele offers helpful guidance to...2023-06-0942 min
Permission to Be EnchantingEmpowering Women Through Boudoir Photography"You cannot pose yourself into looking sexy. You can feel yourself into being sexy." - Rachel Watson. In this episode, Clare Sente and Rachel Watson talk about their work and specifically how Rachel's work with her boudoir photography is about empowering women to feel great about themselves. It will resonate with us if we allow ourselves to be seen, feel pretty, and be the center of attention. Rachel emphasizes the importance of embracing pleasure because it brings transformation within. Tune in to this episode to hear more about boudoir photography.https://instagram.com/r...2023-05-2640 min
Permission to Be EnchantingMenopause: What You Need To Know About Your Second SpringAt some point in time, we will hit menopause. It could arrive early for some, while others may have it later. Either way, it will come and create changes for the rest of your life. And wouldn’t it be great to know more about it before it happens to help you through? In this episode, Clare Sente takes the hot seat opposite Rachel Watson to share her experience with menopause. She talks about some of the changes and adaptations she discovered since going through it nine years ago and how it has impacted her body and sex life. Me...2023-04-1537 min
Permission to Be EnchantingComing Into Relationship With Our Vulvas For Self Love With Naomi GaleWhen was the last time you took a look at your vulva? Do you talk about your genitals, or even talk about them? There is so much shame around this topic that even professionals like gynecologists find it hard to use the correct terminology for female genitalia. Naomi Gale thrives in this space. As a professional vaginologist, she specializes in helping women and girls build a healthy relationship with their vulvas as the key to self-love. In this conversation with Rachel and Clare, Naomi talks about her upcoming book, In Your Vagina Lies the Key to Your Happiness. She...2023-03-2752 min
Permission to Be EnchantingBuild a Sex RoomAfter binge watching the Netflix show: How to Build a Sex Room, Clare and Rachel talk about how our physical environment plays a part in our relationship. *apologies for Clare's sound quality on this episode, her mic wasn't working but we're all back to amazing quality next episode!*Rachel talks about how her room becomes a dumping ground of things to sort and fix - serving as a constant reminder of to do lists. Not very sexy! Clare admits she went online shopping for Chaise Tantra chair which is now on her wishlist! 2023-02-1440 min
Permission to Be EnchantingS2 E7: Build a Sex RoomAfter binge watching the Netflix show: How to Build a Sex Room, Clare and Rachel talk about how our physical environment plays a part in our relationship. *apologies for Clare's sound quality on this episode, her mic wasn't working but we're all back to amazing quality next episode!*Rachel talks about how her room becomes a dumping ground of things to sort and fix - serving as a constant reminder of to do lists. Not very sexy! Clare admits she went online shopping for Chaise Tantra chair which is now on her wishlist! 2023-02-1440 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSex: A Place you goInspired by Esther Perel's lovely quote "Sex isn't something we do, it's a place we go" we talk about what sex means to us and 5 verbs of sex: ask, take, refuse, receive, share. As always we chat about checking in with our bodies, understanding our desires and having fun! As well as our meditation practices. A link to one of Esther's talks on TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=en2023-01-1540 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2 E6 Sex: A Place you goInspired by Esther Perel's lovely quote "Sex isn't something we do, it's a place we go" we talk about what sex means to us and 5 verbs of sex: ask, take, refuse, receive, share. As always we chat about checking in with our bodies, understanding our desires and having fun! As well as our meditation practices. A link to one of Esther's talks on TED. https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship?language=en2023-01-1540 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Dual Control ModelWhat gets you going? What slams your brakes on? In this episode we chat about the different things that put on the gas (accelerator) pedal and what things hit that brake pedal when it comes to sexual desire. Learn why Clare doesn't eat broccoli before sex and what our gas and brake pedal things are! Link to an article by Emily Nagoski on the Dual Control Model referenced in this episode: https://medium.com/galleys/the-science-of-saving-your-sex-life-ed9cfeb4edd7And her awesome books: https://www.emilynagoski.com/home2023-01-0839 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2 E5 The Dual Control ModelWhat gets you going? What slams your brakes on? In this episode we chat about the different things that put on the gas (accelerator) pedal and what things hit that brake pedal when it comes to sexual desire. Learn why Clare doesn't eat broccoli before sex and what our gas and brake pedal things are! Link to an article by Emily Nagoski on the Dual Control Model referenced in this episode: https://medium.com/galleys/the-science-of-saving-your-sex-life-ed9cfeb4edd7And her awesome books: https://www.emilynagoski.com/home2023-01-0839 min
Permission to Be EnchantingGood Luck to You Leo Grande***Spoiler Alert*** We talk about this movie in great detail. If you haven't watched it yet, go watch it then come back because otherwise we might spoil the movie for you! The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack and is written by Katy Brand and directed by Sophie Hyde. Through the discussion of the movie we explore the themes of sexual desire, sex work, asking for what you want,Nancy Stokes is a retired Religious Education teacher who has never had an orgasm. A couple of years after her husband's death she...2023-01-0540 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2: E4 Good Luck to You Leo Grande***Spoiler Alert*** We talk about this movie in great detail. If you haven't watched it yet, go watch it then come back because otherwise we might spoil the movie for you! The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack and is written by Katy Brand and directed by Sophie Hyde. Through the discussion of the movie we explore the themes of sexual desire, sex work, asking for what you want,Nancy Stokes is a retired Religious Education teacher who has never had an orgasm. A couple of years after her husband's death she...2023-01-0540 min
Permission to Be EnchantingEnergetic Orgasms (pt2)In part two we dive deeper into all thing energetic orgasms. 2022-11-0440 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2 E3 - Energetic Orgasms (pt2)In part two we dive deeper into all thing energetic orgasms. 2022-11-0440 min
Permission to Be EnchantingEnergetic Orgasms (pt1)Clare is back from her Costa Rica retreat and she's here to tell us more about energetic orgasms! We mentioned this in Season 1 but the most frequent request we've had is to talk more about them. So in this two-parter Clare shares her energetic orgasm experiences and gives us advice on how we can have them too! 2022-10-1136 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2 E2 - Energetic Orgasms (pt1)Clare is back from her Costa Rica retreat and she's here to tell us more about energetic orgasms! We mentioned this in Season 1 but the most frequent request we've had is to talk more about them. So in this two-parter Clare shares her energetic orgasm experiences and gives us advice on how we can have them too! 2022-10-1136 min
Permission to Be EnchantingPleasureSeason two is here! And now we've met in REAL LIFE! After spending some time this summer dancing, drumming (and drinking) in a yurt we are back together for another season. This episode is all about P L E A S U R E, what limits it, what increases it and how it can make our whole life better. 2022-09-2033 minPermission to Be EnchantingS2 E1 PleasureSeason two is here! And now we've met in REAL LIFE! After spending some time this summer dancing, drumming (and drinking) in a yurt we are back together for another season. This episode is all about P L E A S U R E, what limits it, what increases it and how it can make our whole life better. 2022-09-2033 min
Permission to Be EnchantingPermission to CelebrateEpisode 13: Celebration with guest Morgana McCabe Allan, PhDLet’s spiral up! Our special guest on this episode is the person who introduced Clare and Rachel to each other (thank you Morgana!) and we are celebrating. We celebrate Morgana’s new book "Unbecoming" and talk about how to reflect on our own goodness and shine as the beings we truly are. We discuss our inherent negativity bias, which is about ensuring our survival, and how we can intentionally look for joy and notice beauty and CELEBRATE. Listen in to hear about “yes please” and “no...2022-07-1536 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E13 Permission to CelebrateEpisode 13: Celebration with guest Morgana McCabe Allan, PhDLet’s spiral up! Our special guest on this episode is the person who introduced Clare and Rachel to each other (thank you Morgana!) and we are celebrating. We celebrate Morgana’s new book "Unbecoming" and talk about how to reflect on our own goodness and shine as the beings we truly are. We discuss our inherent negativity bias, which is about ensuring our survival, and how we can intentionally look for joy and notice beauty and CELEBRATE. Listen in to hear about “yes please” and “no...2022-07-1536 min
Permission to Be EnchantingImportance of BreathIn this episode Rachel and Clare talk about the importance of including conscious breathing during lovemaking. Rachel shares her recent experience of connecting multiple times with her husband using breath and realized how common it is to unconsciously hold your breath, thinking you might lose the sexual buildup of energy if you take time to pay attention to your breath. Breathing together gives you time to calm your nervous system, not calm your sexual desire. Rachel loved the auditory reassurance of breathing together with Steven and found that hearing his breath by her ear as they practiced bec...2022-07-0144 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E12 Importance of BreathIn this episode Rachel and Clare talk about the importance of including conscious breathing during lovemaking. Rachel shares her recent experience of connecting multiple times with her husband using breath and realized how common it is to unconsciously hold your breath, thinking you might lose the sexual buildup of energy if you take time to pay attention to your breath. Breathing together gives you time to calm your nervous system, not calm your sexual desire. Rachel loved the auditory reassurance of breathing together with Steven and found that hearing his breath by her ear as they practiced bec...2022-07-0144 min
Permission to Be EnchantingThe Messy MiddleSomewhere between the excitement/anticipation of the beginning of a project (or a relationship) and the celebration/completion is the MESSY MIDDLE. The messy middle is where fear and doubt creep in when you are doing something bold and stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing the messy middle is necessary for growth and expansion into a bigger, better version of yourself. Clare and Rachel talk about the messy middle insecurities of their podcast endeavor, Rachel's Forty Women Over 40 Project, and in true Permission to Be Enchanting Style, they weave in how to ask for support from...2022-05-2532 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E11 The Messy MiddleSomewhere between the excitement/anticipation of the beginning of a project (or a relationship) and the celebration/completion is the MESSY MIDDLE. The messy middle is where fear and doubt creep in when you are doing something bold and stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing the messy middle is necessary for growth and expansion into a bigger, better version of yourself. Clare and Rachel talk about the messy middle insecurities of their podcast endeavor, Rachel's Forty Women Over 40 Project, and in true Permission to Be Enchanting Style, they weave in how to ask for support from...2022-05-2532 min
Embody the EvolutionEmbracing Your Sensual Self with Clare SenteJoin us as Clare shares her origin story from dietitian to bodyworker and tantric practitioner and now as a sex, love and relationship coach, Clare is spreading her message of female empowerment through helping women to tap into their sexual energy to help fuel everything that they want to create in their lives. It's not too late and it's all possible to learn to speak up, leave toxic relationships, and break free from body shame and perfectionism prison. Clare is a Female Empowerment Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist who specializes in creating intimacy and connection with the...2022-05-1240 min
Permission to Be EnchantingHow Trauma Steals Our PowerEpisode 10 How Trauma Steals Our Power In this episode, Clare interviews somatic trauma healer and embodiment coach Marina Nabao about the ways trauma steals our healthy power. The three areas we discuss today are the stress response called “fawning”, the lack of healthy boundaries, and feeling “numb” regarding bodily sensations. Marina describes what the word “embodied” means and why it is important. Rachel is on a photoshoot and submitted her questions ahead of time. Marina’s definition of trauma is “too much, too fast, too soon for your body to take in and for your body to integrate”. T...2022-05-0241 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E10 How Trauma Steals Our PowerEpisode 10 How Trauma Steals Our Power In this episode, Clare interviews somatic trauma healer and embodiment coach Marina Nabao about the ways trauma steals our healthy power. The three areas we discuss today are the stress response called “fawning”, the lack of healthy boundaries, and feeling “numb” regarding bodily sensations. Marina describes what the word “embodied” means and why it is important. Rachel is on a photoshoot and submitted her questions ahead of time. Marina’s definition of trauma is “too much, too fast, too soon for your body to take in and for your body to integrate”. T...2022-05-0241 min
Permission to Be EnchantingFeeling Sick & (NOT) Asking for HelpCoincidentally both Rachel and Clare are sick in today’s episode and discuss the common practice of many overwhelmed women to NOT ask for help even when they clearly need it. Clare is recovering from CoVid, yet couldn’t ask her son to share his taco dinner or say yes to a client’s offer to pay for a massage package so she didn’t have to lose sleep over not working while she was sick. Rachel had a hard time accepting her husband’s offer to pick up their daughter from school or to do the laundry because she thinks...2022-04-1830 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E9 Feeling Sick & (NOT) Asking for HelpCoincidentally both Rachel and Clare are sick in today’s episode and discuss the common practice of many overwhelmed women to NOT ask for help even when they clearly need it. Clare is recovering from CoVid, yet couldn’t ask her son to share his taco dinner or say yes to a client’s offer to pay for a massage package so she didn’t have to lose sleep over not working while she was sick. Rachel had a hard time accepting her husband’s offer to pick up their daughter from school or to do the laundry because she thinks...2022-04-1830 min
Permission to Be EnchantingTake Up Space with Shafonne MyersOn this episode, we are having a threesome with Shafonne Myers! Shafonne is a multi-passionate coach, entrepreneur, and influencer who started Pretty Pear Bride; a magazine for plus-size brides. Our show talks about how conditioned self-judgment blocks love, intimacy, and business success. We acknowledge that reclaiming self-worth isn’t a job that you do once and then you are finished. LEARNING TO CARE LESS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE’S JUDGMENT OF YOU, ALLOWS YOU TO CARE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE MORE. Shafonne has found that no matter where she is and no matter what topic she is...2022-04-0437 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E8 Take Up Space with Shafonne MyersOn this episode, we are having a threesome with Shafonne Myers! Shafonne is a multi-passionate coach, entrepreneur, and influencer who started Pretty Pear Bride; a magazine for plus-size brides. Our show talks about how conditioned self-judgment blocks love, intimacy, and business success. We acknowledge that reclaiming self-worth isn’t a job that you do once and then you are finished. LEARNING TO CARE LESS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE’S JUDGMENT OF YOU, ALLOWS YOU TO CARE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE MORE. Shafonne has found that no matter where she is and no matter what topic she is...2022-04-0437 min
Permission to Be EnchantingEmpowered Birth with Guest Savannah FreemyerToday we are talking about taking back a sense of control and power. Savannah Freemyer is a budding sex, love and relationship coach and recently had a baby incorporating holistic pleasure practices to have an empowered pregnancy and birth experience. This birth was vastly different than with her first daughter, because she was able to trust her body and her body’s ability to handle the birthing process. Many of the self-pleasure practices and exercises she learned in her coaching program helped her to be fully present and lean into the uncomfortable sensations. Her doula reminded her THAT...2022-03-1430 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E7 Empowered Birth with Guest Savannah FreemyerToday we are talking about taking back a sense of control and power. Savannah Freemyer is a budding sex, love and relationship coach and recently had a baby incorporating holistic pleasure practices to have an empowered pregnancy and birth experience. This birth was vastly different than with her first daughter, because she was able to trust her body and her body’s ability to handle the birthing process. Many of the self-pleasure practices and exercises she learned in her coaching program helped her to be fully present and lean into the uncomfortable sensations. Her doula reminded her THAT...2022-03-1430 min
Permission to Be EnchantingG-Spot OrgasmsRachel and Clare continue their discussions about orgasms and focus on G-spot orgasms to highlight Rachel’s recent romantic evening with her husband. Clare invites you to view orgasm and pleasure in the same way we enjoy tasting a variety of food prepared using different cooking methods. The theme of learning to relax and surrender your body and mind is the common denominator for experiencing epic orgasms.Highlights:Rachel experienced a wonderful G-spot orgasm after she had a clitoral orgasm and remembered Clare’s question from weeks ago, “What would happen if you didn’t stop?” S...2022-03-0630 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E6 G-Spot OrgasmsRachel and Clare continue their discussions about orgasms and focus on G-spot orgasms to highlight Rachel’s recent romantic evening with her husband. Clare invites you to view orgasm and pleasure in the same way we enjoy tasting a variety of food prepared using different cooking methods. The theme of learning to relax and surrender your body and mind is the common denominator for experiencing epic orgasms.Highlights:Rachel experienced a wonderful G-spot orgasm after she had a clitoral orgasm and remembered Clare’s question from weeks ago, “What would happen if you didn’t stop?” S...2022-03-0630 min
Permission to Be EnchantingSelf-Compassion with Dr. LizIn this episode of Permission To Be Enchanting, Clare and Rachel are joined by Dr. Liz who is sharing her knowledge all about self-compassion. Dr. Liz Maloney guides us through understanding the biggest challenges of self-criticism, shame, and perfectionism. She teaches us that through our thoughts, in the way we react to our emotions, and by our actions, we can become more loving, more compassionate people; first for ourselves and then for everyone else.Self-compassion includes treating ourselves with compassion when things are difficult and deeply appreciating the good in ourselves. Contrary to what some...2022-02-2647 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E5 Self-Compassion with Dr. LizIn this episode of Permission To Be Enchanting, Clare and Rachel are joined by Dr. Liz who is sharing her knowledge all about self-compassion. Dr. Liz Maloney guides us through understanding the biggest challenges of self-criticism, shame, and perfectionism. She teaches us that through our thoughts, in the way we react to our emotions, and by our actions, we can become more loving, more compassionate people; first for ourselves and then for everyone else.Self-compassion includes treating ourselves with compassion when things are difficult and deeply appreciating the good in ourselves. Contrary to what some...2022-02-2647 min
Permission to Be EnchantingWinter Solstice & The Sexual Season of WinterIn this episode of Permission To Be Enchanting, Rachel explains the Celtic traditions of celebrating Yule and Winter Solstice (December 21st) to Clare, which leads to a discussion about female sexual seasons. The world covets an eternal Spring and Summer for our sexual season. It is what most romantic movies portray. But nature and relationships can’t live in perpetual Spring and Summer. Human bodies, like plants and animals, live in cycles and require a season of rest in order to experience the next healthy Spring. Women need permission to embrace the sexual season of Winter as a...2022-02-1829 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E4 Winter Solstice & The Sexual Season of WinterIn this episode of Permission To Be Enchanting, Rachel explains the Celtic traditions of celebrating Yule and Winter Solstice (December 21st) to Clare, which leads to a discussion about female sexual seasons. The world covets an eternal Spring and Summer for our sexual season. It is what most romantic movies portray. But nature and relationships can’t live in perpetual Spring and Summer. Human bodies, like plants and animals, live in cycles and require a season of rest in order to experience the next healthy Spring. Women need permission to embrace the sexual season of Winter as a...2022-02-1829 min
Permission to Be EnchantingOrgasms A to GAfter discussing erotic blueprints last time, Clare and Rachel happily highlight the variety of orgasms that are available to women. To make it easy to remember they’ve created an alphabetical way to list them: A is for anal, B is for breast/nipple, C is for clitoral/cervical, D is for double = multiple, E is for energetic, F is for f**king good, and G is for G-spot.It turns out Clare has so much to share about anal orgasms like creating a proper environment in order to relax and surrender with your partner, permission to go...2022-02-0636 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E 3 Orgasms A to GAfter discussing erotic blueprints last time, Clare and Rachel happily highlight the variety of orgasms that are available to women. To make it easy to remember they’ve created an alphabetical way to list them: A is for anal, B is for breast/nipple, C is for clitoral/cervical, D is for double = multiple, E is for energetic, F is for f**king good, and G is for G-spot.It turns out Clare has so much to share about anal orgasms like creating a proper environment in order to relax and surrender with your partner, permission to go...2022-02-0636 min
Permission to Be EnchantingPermission To Own Your Sexual StyleOur second Enchanting episode explores the five sexual styles of the Erotic Blueprint demonstrated in the Netflix Show: Sex, Love, & Goop. Rachel’s primary sexual style is Kinky and Clare’s primary is equal Energetic & Sensual. Sexual styles are different, just like in the book, Five Love Languages, by author Gary Chapman.Rachel shares with us her “naughty” secret for a stronger orgasm and laughs about her “epic fail” when experimenting with bondage. Clare discloses a game-changer in both her desire for a self-pleasure practice and the orgasm intensity after she began treating herself with the same attention and...2022-02-0433 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E2 Permission To Own Your Sexual StyleOur second Enchanting episode explores the five sexual styles of the Erotic Blueprint demonstrated in the Netflix Show: Sex, Love, & Goop. Rachel’s primary sexual style is Kinky and Clare’s primary is equal Energetic & Sensual. Sexual styles are different, just like in the book, Five Love Languages, by author Gary Chapman.Rachel shares with us her “naughty” secret for a stronger orgasm and laughs about her “epic fail” when experimenting with bondage. Clare discloses a game-changer in both her desire for a self-pleasure practice and the orgasm intensity after she began treating herself with the same attention and...2022-02-0333 min
Permission to Be EnchantingIntroductions: Clare & Rachel with Permission To Be EnchantingWelcome to our podcast about female empowerment and, oh yeah... orgasms. Finally, there's a podcast for your sexual awakening. Successful female empowerment involves moving past the conditioning of shame regarding sexuality and invites you back to love yourself into wholeness. That's the beginning of what Permission To Be Enchanting is all about. Episode #1 of our first season is a taste of the background and chemistry between hosts Clare Sente and Rachel Watson. Clare is a Chicago-based, certified sex, love and intimacy coach who had her own sexual awakening at 48. Rachel is an outstanding, Scott...2022-02-0133 minPermission to Be EnchantingS1 E1 Introductions: Clare & Rachel with Permission To Be EnchantingWelcome to our podcast about female empowerment and, oh yeah... orgasms. Finally, there's a podcast for your sexual awakening. Successful female empowerment involves moving past the conditioning of shame regarding sexuality and invites you back to love yourself into wholeness. That's the beginning of what Permission To Be Enchanting is all about. Episode #1 of our first season is a taste of the background and chemistry between hosts Clare Sente and Rachel Watson. Clare is a Chicago-based, certified sex, love and intimacy coach who had her own sexual awakening at 48. Rachel is an outstanding, Scott...2022-02-0133 min
Permission to Be EnchantingPodcast Trailer - Permission to Be EnchantingHow would you like to have better sex? To reclaim your mid-life power, without shame, and have the sex and love life you've always wanted? Clare Sente & Rachel Watson believe you can. Now there's a podcast that celebrates women with uninhibited sex talk, intimate conversations, and positive information to reclaim your sexuality this year. Permission to Be Enchanting is that podcast.Listen and enjoy! And share with a friend.If you'd like to support the podcast, you can find us on Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee.https://patreon.com/enchantingh...2022-01-2502 min
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Batooba Culture Générale#84 - Gaudi, fou ou architecte de génie?En signant le diplôme de Gaudi, le doyen de l’école d’architecture déclare : » Nous avons accordé le diplôme à un fou ou à un génie. Seul le temps nous le dira… «
Aujourd’hui, 7 Å“uvres architecturales de Gaudi font partie du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. Cela nous donne une idée de la réponse à l’interrogation du doyen de l’école…
Güell et Gaudi, deux amis
En 1878, Gaudi se rend à l’Exposition Universelle de Paris pour présenter l’un de ses projets. Il va y faire une...2015-03-0105 min