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Thought Experiment Called LifeWhat I’d Share with My Younger Self—and Anyone Who Needs ItHi friends—With another trip around the sun complete, I thought it’d be the perfect time to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned over the past four decades—lessons I’d pass along to my younger self, and reminders I still lean on today.Growth doesn’t always arrive gently—but even through the messiest moments, there’s meaning to be found. Over time, I’ve collected a handful of reminders that help me stay centered, and I’m sharing them here in case they’re helpful for you too.This epis...2025-06-2443 minThought Experiment Called LifeTurning Envy Into Fuel: A Thought Experiment on Self-WorthHi, I’m Greta, and this is my podcast, Thought Experiment Called Life.I created this space as a little love note to anyone who might stumble across it. It’s not neatly niched, and that’s intentional — because I’m not either. I’m endlessly curious and multi-passionate, and if you are too, welcome. You're in good company.You’ll find episodes on mindset, personal development, self-defense and jiu jitsu, herbalism, nutrition, and healing from Lyme disease — which I’ve had for over 20 years. Thankfully, I'm in good health now thanks to herbs, nutritio...2025-06-1111 minThought Experiment Called LifeProtect Yourself: What Every Woman Needs to KnowThis week, I’m diving into a topic that’s incredibly close to my heart: self defense and self protection, especially for women and those at a disadvantage.I’ve been training in martial arts since I was 15—I'm a brown belt in jiu jitsu and hold black belts in both krav maga and tae kwon do—but this episode isn’t about fighting. It’s about the part of self defense that matters most: paying attention.I’m talking about what security expert Gavin DeBecker calls “pre-incident indicators”—those gut feelings, subtle shifts in someone’s behavior, to...2025-05-2749 minThought Experiment Called LifeDear Chronic Pain Sufferer—This Episode Is for YouIn this episode, I explore a wide range of approaches to managing chronic pain—from nutritional strategies and supplements to bodywork, therapy, and more. This is not medical advice, but rather a collection of resources and out-of-the-box ideas for those who feel like they’ve tried everything and are still searching for relief. I understand that feeling deeply.I’ve been there myself while recovering from chronic Lyme disease, and I know how overwhelming it can be. With a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism and Integrative Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health, I combine my educatio...2025-05-1355 minThought Experiment Called LifeWhy "Tuning In" Isn’t Just Woo—It’s Physics (Sympathetic Resonance)Hi, I’m Greta—and welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life, a cozy corner of the internet for the misfits, the multi-passionate, the creatives, and the beautifully unconventional. If you've never quite felt like you belonged, you're in good company here.In today’s mini episode, we explore the idea of frequency—not just as a musical or scientific concept, but as a metaphor for how we live, what we attract, and who we are becoming. Inspired by something called sympathetic resonance (when two instruments vibrate in harmony without touching), we ask:🎵 What note a...2025-05-0612 minThought Experiment Called LifeThe Tsunami Effect with Eric Mitchell: How to Unleash the Life You’re Meant to LiveOver 20 years ago, I met Eric Mitchell when he came to train myself and my fellow Krav Maga instructors in speed and agility. From the very start, Eric’s uplifting spirit, contagious energy, and inspiring outlook left a lasting impact.Since then, Eric has dedicated his life to coaching aspiring young athletes to not only become faster, but to live fuller, more meaningful lives. Now, he's entering an exciting new chapter, finishing his first book The Tsunami Effect and launching a coaching program designed to help people transform from the inside out.In...2025-04-291h 19Thought Experiment Called LifeThe Thought Experiment That Rewrites Your RealityWelcome to Thought Experiment Called Life. I’m Greta—musician, martial artist, herbalist, and your unofficial side-quest guide. This podcast was born from a deep desire to ask better questions, challenge the stories we tell ourselves, and rewrite the real-life algorithms that quietly run our days. I speak to the misfits, the multi-passionate, the chronically ill, the creatively alive, and the spiritually curious.In this episode, I want to share with you a simple but powerful thought experiment—one that might change the way you see your world. It’s a practice I’ve returned to again and again...2025-04-2121 minThought Experiment Called LifeReclaiming Your Mindset: Tools for When Life Feels HeavyIn this solo episode, I’m opening my heart to share what’s been supporting me on the journey—especially during those in-between moments when the vision hasn’t fully landed, but it’s still calling you forward.This is one of those episodes that flowed out exactly as it needed to. I’m sharing some of my most treasured tools—the ones that carry me through the hard times, the waiting seasons, and the beautiful moments in between.From beloved books to mantras to playlists that shift your energy in an instant, this...2025-04-1534 minThought Experiment Called LifeTrusting the Journey: A Conversation with Erin Johnson Ries on Fear, Growth, and Becoming A Mother"Fear is always there, but so is trust."This is one of those conversations that just keeps getting better.I’ve wanted to sit down with my friend and sister martial artist, Erin Reis, for a long time to hear more of her perspectives on life—on managing multiple passions, growing through life’s many chapters, and her path to motherhood, to name a few.Erin is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, co-owner of Iron Roots gym with her husband Dan, a former nurse who’s stayed connected to her heal...2025-04-081h 49Thought Experiment Called LifeThe Courage to Heal: Moving Beyond Fear and PainFor years, chronic illness forced me to create a bubble—physically, emotionally, and socially. It kept me safe, but at a certain point, I had to ask: Was I still protecting myself, or was I holding myself back? This episode explores the balance between nurturing yourself and stepping beyond fear, using a pivotal moment in my healing journey as an example. Whether you’re healing from illness, trauma, or just navigating life’s challenges, this is an invitation to reflect: Where do you need gentleness, and where do you need to reclaim your warrior spirit?F...2025-04-0112 minThought Experiment Called LifePlaying The Game of LifeWelcome to Thought Experiment Called Life, a podcast for the multi-passionate, unconventional, and endlessly curious. In this episode, I share a powerful reframe for those moments when you feel stuck, frustrated, or like life isn’t moving fast enough. Drawing from my own experiences—chronic illness, creative pursuits, career pivots, and unexpected detours—I explore how life is a lot like a video game. Every challenge, delay, and side quest is equipping you with something you’ll need for the next level.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running out of time, questioning your path, or wondering...2025-03-2516 minThought Experiment Called LifeCKY's Jess Margera’s Take on Music, Life, and Creative FreedomThis week, I’m bringing you a special interview with one of my best friends, longtime confidants, and all-around incredible humans—Jess Margera. You might know him as the powerhouse drummer behind CKY, The Company Band, and Viking Skull, or from his appearances in the Jackass movies.I’ve been wanting to have Jess on the podcast for a while now, and for good reason. He’s built an unconventional career but remains one of the most grounded people I know, even in the unpredictable world of music. He’s always had this effortless way of staying true to hi...2025-03-181h 26Thought Experiment Called LifeThe 5 Herbs That Made Me a Believer in Plant MedicineI fell in love with plant medicine after it helped me reclaim my health following years of merely surviving with Chronic Lyme disease. This powerful experience led me to earn a Master’s in Therapeutic Herbalism and Integrative Nutrition, so I could share the knowledge of how to use medicinal plants to support healing and empowerment.In this episode, I share five life-changing herbs that made me a true believer in the healing power of plants. While this is not medical advice, I hope it serves as a valuable resource on your own holistic health journey, guiding you toward b...2025-03-1131 minThought Experiment Called LifeBeing Multi-Passionate Isn’t Flaky—Here’s How I Make It WorkI only recently learned the term multi-passionate, and it was a game-changer for me. For years, I felt ashamed of my many interests, worrying that it made me seem flaky. But now, I see it for what it is—an essential part of who I am and how I navigate life.In this episode, I break down the practical and logistical ways I manage my multi-passionate career, hoping to offer insights that help you tackle your own passion projects. This is just what works for me, but I’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment and...2025-03-0429 minThought Experiment Called LifeGo With the Flow—Without Losing ControlIn this episode of Thought Experiment Called Life, I explore what it means to be more like water—and the powerful benefits this mindset can bring.Water can be a tremendous force, crashing through obstacles, yet it also knows when to flow effortlessly, carving its own unique path. Life requires both approaches. Sometimes, we need to push forward with strength, and other times, we must adapt and move with ease.By embracing the wisdom of water, we can gain new perspectives on challenges, learning when to apply force and when to let go...2025-02-2513 minThought Experiment Called LifeMessy Minds Make Magic: The Power of Unstructured ThoughtWelcome to the very first episode of Thought Experiment Called Life! I’m so excited to finally share this space with you—a place where creativity, curiosity, and living unconventional lives meet. In this episode, I’ll dive into what this podcast is all about, the magic of messy, expansive thinking, and why cultivating our creative brain is so important. I’ll also share some of my favorite tools, like freewriting and connecting with nature, to help unlock your creative flow. Sometimes, the best ideas come when we let go and just allow ourselves to be. Thank you for be...2025-02-1823 minThought Experiment Called LifeUnlearning the Hustle: Embracing the Snail's PaceLast year, my business came to an end. While I was devastated, I knew deep down that my true calling was still waiting for me. My first instinct was to dive in and “fix” the situation as quickly as possible—especially since we had no income at the time. But I soon realized that my usual hustle energy was the exact opposite of what my path required.Instead, my journey called for me to embrace the snail’s pace of goal setting and truly learn to slow down. Nature has always been my guide, especially in challenging times, a...2025-02-1818 minThought Experiment Called LifeAccepting the Unchangeable: How to Find Meaning in Life’s Toughest MomentsLearning to surrender and accept what I couldn’t control was one of the hardest lessons I’ve faced, but it taught me to find peace and joy in the life I do have. Living with Lyme disease forced me to stop fighting for what 'should be' and instead embrace the beauty of what is. Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and Michael Beckwith’s wisdom, I found happiness in the present moment—even in the mess. In this episode I deep dive into the lesson I know I resisted the most and yet has made my life...2025-02-1824 minThought Experiment Called LifeSelf-Defense: Critical Differences Between Krav Maga & BJJI’ve been training in martial arts since I was 15 and have earned a black belt in Krav Maga and a brown belt in BJJ. Self-defense has been a huge part of my life—both as a student and a teacher. I've had the privilege of training with some of the best in the industry, including military and law enforcement, and I’ve taught countless civilians. One thing I admire about the best instructors is their willingness to ask tough questions: Would this really work? Is it realistic? Can anyone pull it off?This mindset has shaped me int...2025-02-1841 minThought Experiment Called LifeThe Sustainable Hustle: Building a Life You Love & Thriving with Chronic Illness (with guest Matt DeVito)In this episode, my spouse, Matt DeVito, and I dive into an open and honest conversation about the realities of entrepreneurship, goal setting, and personal growth—while navigating life with autoimmune disease. With him living with Type 1 Diabetes and me managing Chronic Lyme, we’ve had to find unique ways to balance ambition with health, curate a lifestyle that truly works for us, and learn how to stay present while working toward big goals.We discuss:✅ How we manage running businesses and chasing dreams while living with chronic illness✅ The power of intentional goal settin...2025-02-181h 21Thought Experiment Called LifeLyme Disease Stole My 20's—Here’s How I Got My Life BackMy 22-Year Lyme Journey: Lessons, Hope & HealingFor 22 years, I’ve been on a journey with Lyme disease—one filled with struggles, lessons, and ultimately, resilience. I truly believe that sharing our stories has the power to impact others in ways we can’t always imagine. If you’re battling Lyme or any chronic illness, I want you to know: you are not alone.So many of us have been dismissed, told it’s "all in our heads," and left searching for answers. I’ve been there. In this episode, I take you deep into my journey—y...2025-02-181h 07
Kitchen TableYour Sex Questions Answered with Amy CrichtonIt's the season finale this week at the Kitchen Table and Britany and Nick have brought back sex therapist Amy Crichton to help us answer your sex, kink and polyamory questions!! We cover mismatched libidos, ED, feeling confusion around same sex attraction, feeling vulnerable in sharing and experiencing kinks and LOTS of questions about polyamory. *It’s been SUCH joy, an honor and a privilege spending time with so many of you week after week. And don’t worry, we will be back for season 2 in the new year!! Thank you so much for listening and in the mea...2022-10-2659 minKitchen TableDismantling Relationship Narratives with Damodar CorduaThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview relationship coach Damodar Cordua and they dive into a conversation about the expectations and narratives we carry around our relationships.They discuss men in relationships, how to move through conflict and how to find the balance between togetherness and separation in relationships.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love. It really does help.**...2022-10-191h 07Kitchen TableStop Having Sex You Don't Want to Have with Brittany & NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Brittany and Nick talk about the sexual narratives so many of us have, where they come from and how to slowly dismantle and reprogram them.This includes decentering penetrative sex and climactic orgasms and getting curious about what is beyond these very predictive ways of being sexual.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love. It really does help.**2022-10-1232 minKitchen TableExploring BDSM with Caroline ReidThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview pleasure activist Caroline Reid and they get into a steamy and titillating conversation about the wonderful world of kink and BDSM. They discuss Dom/Sub dynamics, impact play, safe words, how the Vagus Nerve pertains to kink and how to keep D/S play safe and both Brittany and Nick share some of their own kinky experiences...NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow a...2022-10-051h 08Kitchen TableAccpeting Change in Polyamory with Brittany and NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Brittany and Nick tackle a question Brittany received about how to handle feeling the loss that often comes with opening up a previously monogamous relationship. They get into how to grieve what was, how to accept inevitable change and how to create safety throughout this process of change and uprooting. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love. It really does help.**2022-09-2830 minKitchen TableImperfect Relationships and Peace from Anxiety with Hala KhouriThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview Somatic Therapist, Author, Social Justice Educator and Yoga Teacher Hala Khouri and together they discuss how to show up in relationships that are not perfect (none are) and be with the messiness and pain that can bring. They also discuss Hala's book "Peace From Anxiety" and how to move through life no longer being afraid of your anxiety, the importance of understanding your nervous system and raising young people to be conscious, regulated beings. Oh and we also talk about how Hala used to have...2022-09-2159 minKitchen TableChosen Family & People Pleasing with Brittany & NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick talk about what chosen family means to each of them. They discuss how they've fostered these deep bonds outside of their biological families and how being polyamorous influenced how relationships changed and even ended over the years. They also get on the topic of people pleasing and Nick talks about being a recovering people pleaser and how people responded to him once he started having stronger opinions. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on...2022-09-1425 minKitchen TableThe Crisis of Compassion, Imagination and Connection with Eroc Arroyo-MontanoThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview emcee, circle keeper, artist, community weaver and educator Eroc Arroyo-Montano and together they drop into one of the deepest, most connected and powerful conversations they've ever had on this podcast. Eroc shares about his experiences traveling the world as a performer, how he struggled with receiving love for so long and how he opened himself to love. We laugh, we cry, we talk about the 3 major crisis of the heart we are experiencing in the world right now and what to do about them and how we...2022-09-071h 08Kitchen TableInclusive Polyamory with Kevin PattersonThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview author and polyamory educator Kevin Patterson. Together they discuss common polyam mistakes, how to communicate boundaries with your partners and how to have easeful relationships with your metamours. They also cover Kevin's book, Love is Not Color Blind, fetishization and how we can support more inclusive polyamory. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love. It...2022-08-311h 07Kitchen TableSexy Questions and Gross Kisses with Brittany and NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick play Ester Perel's game "Where Shall We Begin" and ask each other deep, sexy and emotional questions including: "What was your worst kiss?" "The weirdest place you've had sex?" "A relationship you need to let go of?" and "I got bored during sex when?" Get ready to laugh your ass off...NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love...2022-08-2427 minKitchen TableBringing Back the Spark with Sydney RichdaleThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview intimacy coach Sydney Richdale and together they discuss what happens when romantic partners in LTRs start to feel like roommates and lose intimacy as a result of getting distracted by all of the other parts of life. They talk about how and why this happens and what to do to bring back that spark. Oh and Brittany talks about c*ock. A LOT. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling...2022-08-1757 minKitchen TableLiving Child Free with Brittany & NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick talk about how they came to the decision to be child free. They talk about how they went from really wanting to be parents to grounding in their choice to not have kids and everything that came in between, including the time they took to grieve this choice. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help us spread the love. It...2022-08-1031 minKitchen TableTransformative Justice with Dr. Qui AlexanderThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview queer, trans, Black Puerto Rican scholar, educator, and organizer, Dr. Qui Alexander for a powerful and healing conversation about how our trauma, healing and liberation are so deeply intertwined. Qui talks about what abolition really is and how it relates to the erotic, how our collective traumas impact the world and how to be a part of the the conversation even when you don't fully understand someone else's point of view. And Brittany and Qui talk about NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them...2022-08-031h 08Kitchen TableYour Body Has a Voice with Marina Yanay-TrinerThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview somatic coach Marina Yanay-Triner and together they take a deep dive into somatic healing, how our bodies hold trauma and how to heal through our bodies. They discuss how to listen to and connect with our bodies as opposed to just living in the logical, analytical mind and what self regulation and co-regulation is and how they impact the nervous system. Brittany and Nick get personal about their relationship and how this way of healing helps them and Nick talks about the resistance he was feeling about going back...2022-07-2758 minKitchen TableFull Spectrum Love with Nina GraeThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview artist and vocal guide, Nina Grae. They drop into a deep and potent conversation about the roots of love, the privilege of peace, the responsibility we have to our ancestors and the truth about healing that many spiritual communities often miss. They get raw but they also laugh a lot. Nina also gives the best answer ever when asked what food gives her orgasms...NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars...2022-07-201h 00Kitchen TableCasual Sex with Brittany & NickThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick talk all about casual sex. They get into their own personal experiences around casual sex, break down some of the conditioning around it that's rooted in the monogamous mindset and how to have a conscious and fulfilling casual sex experience. Here's a hint, communication is involved. Nick also talks about the phrase he coined that adds a deeper dimension to casual sex.NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and s...2022-07-1328 minKitchen TableAsexuality & Nonsexual Intimacy with Aubri LancasterThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview 17 year sex educator and Alloromantic Asexual Aubri Lancaster about understanding what Asexuality is, what it's not and how to navigate and support discovering you or a partner is asexual. They also talk about nonsexual intimacy within relationships, romantic friendships and how to have authentic relationships beyond what society tells us to do. Nick and Brittany also talk about their sex life and how they experience intimacy beyond sex. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a...2022-07-061h 00Kitchen TableOpening Our Relationship Part 2: The StrugglesThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick continue their conversation about opening their relationship and discuss the most challenging moments each of them have had. They talk about Brittany's breakup that happened 4 days after her and Nick got married and get clear in real time about a moment Nick felt really disconnected from Brittany in the first month of their opening up. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on iTunes (5 stars if you're feeling inspired) and subscribe, follow and share this podcast. Help...2022-06-2929 minKitchen TableWhat Polyamory Can Teach Everyone with Elizabeth CunninghamThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview life and love coach Elizabeth Cunningham as they dive into the world of Polyamory. But this episode isn't just for those in an open relationship! In it they discuss how the skills learned in polyamory are just as helpful in monogamous relationships too, skills like next level communication, how to see and hear and understand your partner and conflict resolution. Elizabeth also talks about her multiple relationships, the basics of opening up, how you need to embrace the chaos in the beginning and how long it often...2022-06-221h 09Kitchen TableEmbracing Your Queerness Beyond Purity Culture with Sophia SpallinoThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview queer harpist, life coach and host of the (top 20 in sexuality charts) podcast Enlightened, Sophia Spallino. They talk about the harmful effects of purity culture, especially for women and queer people, how Eve (of Adam and Eve) was screwed with the whole apple scenario and how to check in with yourself before and during a sexual experience to make sure you're still turned on. Sophia also tells us about her shift from a marriage with a man to embracing her queerness and intimacy with women. NEW EPISODES...2022-06-1555 minKitchen TableOpening Our Relationship Part 1 (just us)This week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview... themselves! Yup, it's just the two of them this week. They talk about the first year of opening their relationship, how they initiated it and how it felt for each of them after 5 years of being monogamous. They also discuss the time Brittany gifted Nick a hotel stay for his first experience opening up, how Brittany hates being called "Britt" by people she doesn't know and how Nick is a hot guy magnet, to Brittany's frustration....NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com2022-06-0836 minKitchen TableEmbracing the Suck with Greta HotmerThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview singer/song writer, creator and founder of the jewelry business Hawk Couture, Greta Hotmer. If you've been enjoying the music at the beginning of our podcast then you are in for a treat as Greta is the creator of that beautiful song created especially for this podcast. We also discus how we can use the creative force to nourish and revive ourselves and how for some this shows up in their paid jobs, while others in creative projects along side jobs that pay the bills. ...2022-06-0146 minKitchen TableThinking About Sex Differently with Nicole WinstonThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview Authentic Tantra and Integrative Wellness Practitioner Nicole Winston and we get to the bottom of such questions like...What happens when we start to think about sex differently?? What happens when we move beyond the very traditional programming we have around sex and how it should feel and what kind of sensation we can experience?How can we work with energy to enhance and deepen our sexual experiences? WeWe also discuss the exploration of tantra and sexual somatic healing, talking to you...2022-05-2549 minKitchen TableThe History of Sex and Relationships with Dr. TimareeThis week at the Kitchen Table Britany and Nick interview sexuality educator Dr. Timaree Schmit. We talk about the history of sex and relationships and how this history shows up today, the struggles of getting sex positive education and having grace with those who may be responsible for our sex negative messaging. We also discuss letting go of our coping mechanisms and the pain that often accompanies change, the unrealistic expectations we may have in relationships and dating and how Nick and I first met on OK Cupid. Oh and Brittany talks about how she may want...2022-05-1857 minKitchen TableHealing Racial Trauma through Tantra and Pleasure with Devi Ward EricksonThis week at the Kitchen Table Brittany and Nick interview the founder of the Institute of Authentic Tantra, Devi Ward Erickson. Devi talks about being born shortly after biracial marriage was made legal, growing up in an extremely racist area and the effect this racial trauma had on her, all of the steps she took to heal and how this brought her to founding the first government accredited school of of Tantra in the world.We talk about how systemic racism and racial oppression are insidious and often hide inside doubt and judgement, how the...2022-05-1155 minKitchen TableYour Relationships and Nervous System on Trauma with Seane CornThis week at the Kitchen Table Brittany and Nick talk to internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and activist, Seane Corn. We take a deep dive into how trauma affects our nervous systems and in turn the way we relate to ourselves, our partners and the world around us. Seane talks about her 30 years as a yoga teacher and how she deals with people putting her on pedestal, our need for external validation and how our emotions can teach us so much more when we don't stuff them down. We also get into the repression and exploitation of sex in spiritual...2022-05-041h 05Kitchen Table"Sex in the Room" Sex Therapy and Attachment Styles with Amy CrichtonThis week at the Kitchen Table Brittany and Nick talk to sex therapist Amy Crichton about two of Brittany's favorite topics of all time- sex and attachment styles. Amy explains what sex therapy is and what it's not and she breaks down the 4 main attachment styles in a very easy to understand method. Brittany and Nick talk about their own relationship, their sex life and how they connect with the erotic in ways beyond sex and the three discuss how sex doesn't have to be happening for it to be in the room. Get ready to dive deep for...2022-04-2758 minKitchen Table"Spirit and Ass" From Cult to Kink with Shay Au LaitThis week at the kitchen table Brittany and Nick drop into a sexy and heartfelt conversation with kink/sex educator and burlesque performer and producer Shay Au Lay. Shay talks about surviving growing up in a cult and thriving in her journey through kink exploration all while staying true to herself the entire time. We get down and dirty with different forms of kink, polyamory, kink best practices and a sexy quick fire that involves threesomes and superpowers. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! Find them at http://www.kitchentablepodcast.com**Please leave us a review on...2022-04-201h 03Kitchen Table"What if Aliens Can't F*ck?" Exploring the Erotic with Luna MayeJoin Brittany and Nick at their kitchen table as they drop into a playful and evocative conversation with sound & performance artist and philanthropist of pleasure, Luna Maye. Luna talks about her sound healing experiences with businesses including Google and the 76ers. She sheds light on how to be in relationship with our erotic nature, how to ask our bodies for consent and offers a practice to connect more fully with our pleasure potential. Oh and we also explore topics including alien sex, The Neverending Story and if Nick has been neglecting his bosom. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY...2022-04-1344 min