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Permission To Be Human86: Permission Coach Andrea Enright Tells All: It’s OK to Want More & Here’s How to Get it! 86: Permission Coach Andrea Enright Tells All: It’s OK to Want More & Here’s How to Get it! In this episode, Janelle interviews Permission Coach Andrea Enright, who shares her own struggles about following life’s script and coming up empty. She then explains how through insights, reflections and radical acceptance, she helps forty-something women who have the “mid-life meh’s” to R.I.S.E, and come home to themselves. Using her own haikus, shell analogies, accents, musical lyrics and unbridled passion, Andrea does NOT gloss over the difficulty of releasing our own deep cultural conditioning and evolving...2025-05-0640 min

Permission To Be HumanRe-Issued: 22: The RBDSM Conversation: It’s Not About Kink, but the S Does Stand for SexRe-Issued. Original air date 10/24/2023 22: The RBDSM Conversation: It’s Not About Kink, but the S Does Stand for Sex Are you craving more intimacy and connection? Here’s a conversation that will lead you there. RBDSM stands for Relationships, Boundaries, Sexual Health, Meaning & Aftercare. Yes, this is a conversation you have BEFORE you take your clothes off---and it’s such a beautiful thing. We break down the acronym and role-play, too. ‌ -A debunking of the mind-reading myth that RomComs perpetuate -Why Janelle requires her partners to be a “fuck yes!”...2025-04-2936 min

Permission To Be Human85: Part 12/12, Janelle and Her Lover Talk Awkwardness, Vulnerability & Pleasure: How to Talk about Sex Series85: Part 12/12, Janelle and Her Lover Talk Awkwardness, Vulnerability & Pleasure: How to Talk about Sex Series In a detour from their usual dynamic, Andrea interviews Janelle and her lover, John, about their sex and intimacy conversations amidst their soul-led, comet relationship! Yes, you read right. Comet. There’s deep honesty, vulnerability and some serious WTF moments as they explain how they took responsibility for their own experience and got oh-so-vulnerable, even amidst an awkward conversation, which led to more pleasure. There’s a nod to the RBDSM conversation, ISTA and an explanation of comet relationships. 2025-04-2248 min

Permission To Be Human84: Part 11/12, Braveheart Hillary Asks What Do You REALLY Want from Sex?: How to Talk about Sex Series 84: Part 11/12, Braveheart Hillary Asks What Do You REALLY Want from Sex?: How to Talk about Sex Series In this episode of Permission to Be Human, hosts Janelle and Andrea engage in a deep conversation with single Braveheart Hillary Mendoza about navigating difficult topics, the importance of self discovery, the polarities of head vs. heart, giving vs. receiving and abundance vs. scarcity. There’s deep wisdom and self-awareness. You’ll hear: --How Hillary learned to work with her body (not her head) to make a decision --Why fixing herself didn’t fix the issue 2025-04-1546 min

Permission To Be Human83: Part 10/12, Sexual Exploration After 50 Years of Monogamy: How to Talk About Sex Series 83: Part 10/12, Sexual Exploration After 50 Years of Monogamy: How to Talk About Sex Series Andrea and Janelle engage in a deep conversation with Braveheart and former emergency physician Doug Yeakel about his journey navigating the complexities of love, communication and vulnerability in relationships. He reflects on his own bravery and curiosity to share what’s on his heart, explores the idea of love beyond traditional boundaries and the significance of body awareness in understanding one's sexuality. There’s a nod to Sam Harris, the book “Cosmo Genesis”, RBDSM, full body orgasms and agelessness as well. You’ll hear:...2025-04-0846 min

Permission To Be Human82: Part 9/12, The Repair is Where the Juice Is: How to Talk about Sex Series82: Part 9/12, The Repair is Where the Juice Is: How to Talk about Sex Series Janelle and Andrea interview intimacy and relationship coach Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates about their own REPAIR process. Bravehearts, here’s the holy-shit-this-is-it, articulate culmination of navigating difficult shit! Hazel Grace explains how Resourcing, Empathy, Permission, Acknowledgement, Impact and Restore create “safety and scaffolding” so you can arrive at complex shared realities, and restore integrity and deep connection. There’s a nod to the Esalen Institute, where Hazel Grace is a teacher. --Empathy isn’t just for others--you need it too. --How to a...2025-04-0148 min

Permission To Be Human81: Part 8/12, Bringing Reflections, Death & AI into the Bedroom. (Seriously!) How to Talk about Sex Series81: Part 8/12, Bringing Reflections, Death & AI into the Bedroom. (Seriously!) How to Talk about Sex Series Good news Bravehearts! Rupture and repair can strengthen your relationship! And AI can help. Not even kidding. Janelle and Andrea interview Braveheart, author and passionate ceremonialist, Yana Rumi about the importance of ritual, reflection and curiosity when navigating difficult conversations. Truth: Love is not enough--because it can’t replace self-awareness. Janelle tears up. Andrea had a good cry afterwards. There’s a nod to Artificial Inteligence (a surprising tool for practicing your desires), ISTA, the word “compersion” and the concept of polyamory. You’ll he...2025-03-2543 min

Permission To Be Human80: Part 7/12, Become Your Own Lover: How to Talk about Sex Series80: Part 7/12, Become Your Own Lover: How to Talk about Sex Series Bravehearts! These are the instructions you’ve been waiting for. Articulate, calm and compassionate, intimacy guide Briana Cribeyer builds a bridge between your pleasure and the REST OF YOU, and lays it all down: You cannot communicate gracefully with a partner until you know what’s within. You’ll hear: —A reframe and cliff notes of the RBDSM conversation —How to Emotionally Release without exhausting your system —Why expansion requires contraction (hint: it’s uncomfortable) —How self-pleasure is...2025-03-1857 min

Permission To Be Human79: Part 6/12, The Art of Asking for What You Want: How to Talk about Sex Series79: Part 6/12, The Art of Asking for What You Want: How to Talk about Sex Series In this episode, Janelle and Andrea discuss the Wheel of Consent with educator, playwright and pro-domme Carmen Leilani De Jesus. They cover how to get curious about what we want and ask for it (no small task) and how we can find a win-win! There’s real-time embodiment exercises, several mic drop moments (Andrea shrieks!) and actionable homework for Bravehearts. Includes a nod to the Pomodoro Technique, “The Art of Giving and Receiving”, by Betty Martin, the Wanting Game and the Three Minute G...2025-03-1146 min

Permission To Be Human78: Part 5/12: Pillow-Screaming & Active Listening: How to Talk about Sex Series78: Part 5/12: Pillow-Screaming & Active Listening: How to Talk about Sex Series Janelle and Andrea share how talking about sex comes back to communication skills, yo, (ones you were probably never taught) including active listening, nonviolent communication, emotional release tools, the RBDSMAT framework and itty bitty conversation hacks. They’ve both come a loooong way. But don’t let your masculine take over--these are not achievements, they're skills that take years to put into practice. Have patience Bravehearts! You’ll hear: --Why pillow-screaming was perfect for Andrea during difficult convos --How simple touch relaxed Janelle’s nervou...2025-03-0435 min

Permission To Be Human77: Part 4/12: Get Permission to Follow Your Pleasure with Sex Therapist Megan Phippen: How to Talk about Sex Series#77: Part 4/12: Get Permission to Follow Your Pleasure with Sex Therapist Megan Phippen: How to Talk about Sex Series Y’all ready for this? Janelle and Andrea interview sex therapist Megan Phippen and there are too many mic drops to count…..as she explains how she helps clients claim their desire, authorize their sovereign self, connect sex and spirit (!!) and go from pressure and performance to patience and pleasure. Fun fact: Sex hormones and stress hormones cannot be released at the same time. There’s a nod to Christine Caldwell’s book “Bodyfulness: Somatic Practices for Presence, Empowerment, and Waking...2025-02-2547 min

Permission To Be Human76: Part 3/12: Talking About Edgy Topics with Couples Counselor Dan Jedynak: Sex & Intimacy Conversation Series#76, Part 3/12: Talking About Edgy Topics with Couples Counselor Dan Jedynak: Sex & Intimacy Conversation Series Andrea and Janelle interview somatic couples therapist Dan Jedynak on how to talk about sex and intimacy in brave relationships. They explore embodying your desire, and the importance of curiosity, play, compassion and a TWO person system to find healthier dynamics and deeper connections. You’ll hear: --The “me vs. we” mentality and why it matters --The benefit of touching yourself!!! to understand what you want --Where Leadership fits into sex talk --How to change your r...2025-02-1842 min

Permission To Be Human75: Part 2/12: Andrea’s Story: The Sex & Intimacy Conversation Series#75: Part 2/12: Andrea’s Story: The Sex & Intimacy Conversation Series Janelle interviews Andrea on what happened when her marriage’s sex and intimacy stalled. including how she: regained her motivation, navigated different communication styles, and realized understanding herself better was the first step. There’s a nod to Emotional Release Tools (ERT) from International School of Temple Arts (I.S.T.A) and Susan Cain’s Book, “Quiet”. You’ll hear: --Why you have to move at the speed of the slowest processor --The problem with blaming your emotions on everybody else --Good News...2025-02-1132 min

Permission To Be Human74: Part 1/12: Janelle’s Story: The Sex & Intimacy Conversation SeriesPart 1/12: Janelle’s Story: The Sex & Intimacy Conversation Series Andrea interviews Janelle on what happened when her own sex drive didn’t mirror her husbands, including how she navigated the hurt, the right approach, concrete tools for conversation and inspiration to be brave. You can do it and this will help! Includes a nod to ISTA retreat and Betty Martin’s book, “The Art of Giving & Receiving”. You’ll hear: --How to tap into your body (not your mind) to see what you REALLY want --Why the first step is deciding what sex and intimacy...2025-02-0441 min

Permission To Be HumanSeason 3 Annoucement! Season 3 Launching February 4. 2025. --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills. Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues.If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With...2025-02-0401 min

Permission To Be Human72: Struggling with Anxiety? Five Surprising Steps to Finding EaseStruggling with Anxiety? Five Surprising Steps to Finding Ease Life will never be easy, but EASE is possible. Andrea interviews Janelle about how she finds ease on the reg, including letting go of expectations, resistance and the need to know-----and that last one is a doozy. Being in ease takes a shit ton of practice, but you can take this journey! There’s a nod to Dan Harris and Marth Beck. You’ll hear: --Five steps to finding ease in everyday life --How to increase our capacity for discomfort--not pain --Janelle’s visc...2024-12-1736 min

Permission To Be Human71: Braveheart Conversations Inquiry & Insight #6: Grief, Intimacy & Masculine MessinessBraveheart Conversations Inquiry & Insight #6: Grief, Intimacy & The Masculine. Every Braveheart Conversation is packed with vulnerability, verve and so much insight. Andrea and Janelle offer thoughts on processing grief, healing masculine wounds and overcoming the lonely of lingering within. There’s a nod to Liz Gilbert, Tim Ferris and Alison Armstrong’s book, “Keys to the Kingdom”, and our episode “Trigger Warning: How Janelle Went from Feminist to Feminine.” You’ll hear: --Why identifying your own masculine and feminine is the first step --How anxiety and productivity can stop grief processing in its tracks --Why it...2024-12-1032 min

Permission To Be Human70: Bravehearts in Action: Quitting Corporate, Mesh Biker Shorts & Single at 60Bravehearts in Action: Quitting Corporate, Mesh Biker Shorts & Single at 60 Remember, a Braveheart is anyone who has found or seeks the courage to confront their limiting fears and beliefs around breaking societal norms. Here are Bravehearts in Action! Boomers! Middle aged males! Twenty something musical protoges. There is no one way to be a Braveheart, and sharing your story gives others courage. There’s a nod to: Maria Popova and the Marginalian You’ll hear: --How even Boomers are embracing unconventional formats --What Andrea heard pre-threesome and why she still remembers it ...2024-12-0328 min

Permission To Be Human69: Meh About Sex? Consider an Erotic Massage. Seriously.Meh About Sex? Consider an Erotic Massage. Seriously. Feeling stuck or stifled in your relationship with yourself or your partners? Janelle and Andrea normalize this VERY taboo topic, and discuss about how this new form of wellness is helping people orgasm, heal, shed their shame and claim their pleasure. There’s a nod to the Hakomi Method, and the book “The Body Keeps the Score”, by Bessel VanderKolk, M.D., Women’s Health Magazine and author Arielle Domb. You’ll hear: --Why a stranger’s touch can build libido for your partner --That it’s not jus...2024-11-2643 min

Permission To Be Human68: Braveheart Convos Inquiry & Insight #5: Intimacy, Menopause & Why You Should Leave your Family (for the Weekend)Braveheart Conversations Inquiry & Insight Recap #5: Intimacy, Menopause & Why You Should Leave your Family (for the Weekend) In the next recap of their In Real Life Braveheart Conversation eventsJanelle and Andrea cover permission, finding our purpose, intimacy without sex, love languages, balancing personal passions with family obligations, polyamory and menopause. There’s a nod to Non-Violent Communication, the movie “Take This Waltz” and the NYTimes article “Six Books about Non-Monogamy, Recommended by Therapists.” You’ll hear: --The benefits of attuning to your OWN joy amidst family chaos --Why jealousy was so clearly a sign of our own co...2024-11-1940 min

Permission To Be Human67: Stop Talking About Useless Shit! Why Recounting Your Disaster of a Day is OverratedStop Talking About Useless Shit! Why Recounting Your Day is Overrated Are you talking about shit that doesn’t matter? Are you leaking energy toward topics that don’t elevate your life? Janelle and Andrea love to communicate. But what they talk about has changed dramatically in the last several years. In this episode, they discuss how to be more intentional with our conversation, and how to stop leaking energy toward negative topics. There’s a nod to: Liz Gilbert and Human Design. You’ll hear: --A reframing of the word “gossip” --Why recounting w...2024-11-1228 min

Permission To Be Human66. Midlife Wisdom: How Ayurveda Saved Andrea’s Perimenopausal AssMidlife Wisdom: How Ayurveda Saved Andrea’s Perimenopausal Ass Anyone in midlife listen up! Andrea’s been in perimenopause for 7 years and her anxiety, insomnia and indigestion had recently become debilitating. Translation: Fucking hard! Janelle gets the lowdown on Andrea’s new holistic path of Ayurvedic practices and how they’ve changed her life! There’s a nod to Shakti Yoga, Karma Yoga and her Ayurvedic practitioner, Maria Gabriela Guavera., who can be foundat intuitiveayurveda.com You’ll hear: --How Andrea is fanning the flames of her FIERY Pitta body --Why Andrea’s trying to mout...2024-11-0536 min

Permission To Be Human65: An Invitation to Become Part of the Braveheart Movement!An Invitation to be Part of the Braveheart Movement: Retreats, Patreon & Poly Coaching Andrea & Janelle celebrate their global vision and invite you, the listeners, to be part of the Braveheart movement, so we can ALL feel more FREE. Deepen your relationship with Permission to be Human the podcast, the hosts and more. You’ll hear: --Five ways to become part of the Braveheart Movement --How to work with Janelle & Andrea 1:1 --Seven ways to invest in Permission to be Human, including Patreon --A sneak peek into Andrea & Janelle’s upcoming book...2024-10-2216 min

Permission To Be Human64: Braveheart Conversations #4: Monogamy, Threesomes, Wealth & DeathBraveheart Conversations #4: Monogamy, Threesomes, Wealth & Death Our fourth In-Real-Life Braveheart Conversation recap is here! In this episode, we give insights on polyamory, monogamy, commitment, loss of libido, the Imagined Reality, sustainable wealth, intimacy vs. independence and spicing up your sex life. There’s a nod to 3-5 Club, Om Rupani and the RBDSMA intimacy conversation. You’ll hear: --How being a Pro-Domme has impacted Janelle’s life --Why being committed to yourself is the most important commitment of all --Why you should find your business “why”. No, now. --How to embody an...2024-10-1532 min

Permission To Be Human63: Drop-In with Janelle: Finances, Faith & FearDrop in With Janelle: Finances, Faith & Fear Wanna eavesdrop on a Braveheart Conversation? You got it. Andrea drops in with Janelle as she processes a recent experience around another important F word: Finances. She’s not advising. She’s not teaching. She’s simply a spiritual being who’s talking about the biggest taboo topic: Money. You’ll hear: --How her spiritual growth has entertwined with the human experience --How she moved past her fear of debt --Why you always get to keep the personal growth --What happened when someone sa...2024-10-0831 min

Permission To Be Human62: The Stuff We Still Don’t Share: Divorce, Depression, Sex and MoreThe Stuff We Still Don’t Share: Divorce, Depression, Sex and More Do you really share everything with your best friend? Or do some things get stuffed into our subconscious? Janelle and Andrea discuss their own journey across taboo topics--divorce, money, masturbation, addiction and depression to name a few--and how they overcame their fears. Psst---This was the original reason for their IRL Braveheart Conversations! There’s a nod to Brene Brown’s “Gifts of Imperfections” and Judy Blume. You’ll hear: --Why judgment of others is caused by judgment of ourselves. Ack! --How the topic of...2024-10-0131 min

Permission To Be Human61: Braveheart Conversations #3: Orgasms, Dating Apps, Parents(!) & MoreBraveheart Conversations #3: Orgasms, Dating Apps, Parents(!) & More Janelle and Andrea recap their THIRD In-Real-Life Goddess-Temple Hosted Bravehearts Conversation. Eleven women. Juicy topics. WowZER. There were inquiries about parents, age, invisibility, vibrators, dating apps, energy blocks, orgasms, double penetration. Bravehearts make inquires, we give insights. And it starts with asking for what you want! There’s a nod to Betty Martin, Ghandi, RBDSM, Dipsea App, Laurie Handlers, Martha Beck and ISTA.You’ll hear: --Why Janelle is a FUCK YES to pleasure being the central life principle --How to make your OWN hand feel like...2024-09-2446 min

Permission To Be Human60: Everyone Belongs at Burning Man: An Eye into the PlayaEveryone Belongs at Burning Man: An Eye into the Playa Looking for belonging? Head to Burning Man. Janelle’s been nine times. Her templemate, Dãmasa, was a newbie. Andrea interviews them both (Permission to be Human’s First Guest!) and is surprised how the mundane dust mixes so easily with magical strangers. Port-a-pottys! Permission! Glamping in harsh conditions. There’s a nod to the Paiute Tribe culture and history as Black Rock City’s indigenous people. You’ll hear: --How Burning Man helped Janelle find herself, her boundaries and her desires --How chimes help...2024-09-1748 min

Permission To Be Human59: Poly How-To for Couples: Love, Logistics & Braveheart HacksPoly How-To for Couples: Love, Logistics & Braveheart Hacks This is SO juicy! Janelle interviews Andrea on her NITTY GRITTY strategies for handling a polyamorous marriage. How much do you share? Are sleepovers allowed? Who meets who? Any sacred activities? What locations are off limits? There’s a nod to: the concept Kitchen Table Poly and the book “Opening Up” by Tristan Taormino. You’ll hear: --EIGHT concrete hacks about Andrea’s 8-year journey through polyamory --Why Andrea’s “need to know” wasn’t always helpful --How she came to appreciate everyday marriage togethern...2024-09-1045 min

Permission To Be Human58. Dear Couples, Feel Like Sleeping Alone? Gasp! Let’s Talk about ItDear Couples, Feel Like Sleeping Alone? Gasp! Let’s Talk about It It’s changing the way people sleep. It’s shifting the way people sell houses. It’s stopping the energy leak. In this episode, Janelle and Andrea talk about their experiences sleeping alone, the braveheart behavior it required, the pressure of intimacy. There’s a nod to: the movie, “The Last Waltz”, Emily Nagasaki’s book “Come as You Are”, the TV show “Donna Reed”, The New York Times article “I Love You, But I don’t Want to Sleep with You” by Ronda Kaysen, the podcast “We Can Do Hard Th...2024-09-0332 min

Permission To Be Human57: Roses, Buds & Thorns: Everyday Life with Andrea & JanelleRoses, Buds & Thorns: Everyday Life with Andrea & Janelle Andrea & Janelle discuss their roses (what’s blooming!) thorns (what’s a PITA) and buds (what they’re excited for) in this every-day-magic episode about their lives, with talk of insomnia, aging parents, self-care and housemates.. There’s a nod to Amtrak, Rocky Mountain Folks Fest, Burning Man, RBDSMA conversation, Waldorf, the Boy Scouts, Nuuly, and “Repentance & Repair” by Danya Ruttenberg. You’ll hear: --Andrea’s struggle and celebration of her teenager --Why Janelle repurposed her anniversary --All about clothing rental, the Goddess Temple, modern s...2024-08-2833 min

Permission To Be Human56: Braveheart Conversations Inquiry & Insight: Psst! Disappointing Others Can be a Gift!Braveheart Conversations Inquiry & Insight: Psst! Disappointing Others Can be a Gift! Braveheart Conversations are all the (cou) rage now. They inquire and Janelle and Andrea offer insights, with lots of juicy, glittery tidbits. In this Braveheart Conversation recap, they discuss relationship balance, hard conversations, permission to be your full self and capital B for Boundaries. There’s a nod to Tristan Taormeino’s book Opening Up and Galaxie Glister, our favorite glitterati. You’ll hear: --Why balance (in sex, love and everything else) is a big fat illusion --Hands-on tactics and skills for hard c...2024-08-2044 min

Permission To Be Human55: What’s Erotic Wellness? Just the Most Important Health Hack EverWhat’s Erotic Wellness? Just the Most Important Health Hack Ever Janelle went to see a pelvic floor specialist so she could tend to her erotic wellness and nurture her life force. Confused? Andrea was too, so she interviewed Janelle. This isn’t your mama’s GYNO or massage therapist. It’s a sacred space-holding for holistic pelvic care that helps you feels safe in your body. There’s a nod to Caamp’s song “Life Force” and Bessel Van Der Kolk’s book “The Body Keeps the Score”. You’ll hear: ‌ --Why we must tend to our womb l...2024-08-1333 min

Permission To Be Human54: Size Doesn’t Matter: Giving Ourselves Permission Starts SmallSize Doesn’t Matter: Giving Ourselves Permission Starts Small Where could you give yourself more permission? Have you been doing something so long (waxing your eyebrows, tolerating your slow computer, denying yourself naps) you’re not sure it’s serving you anymore? Can you reject the rules? Janelle and Andrea share their permission lists--stuff they’ve accomplished and what they’re still working on. There’s a nod to LVDY, 3-5 Club and Lift the Spirit Choir. You’ll hear: --How Janelle listened to her body and stopped working out --Why Andrea still doesn’t send o...2024-08-0641 min

Permission To Be Human53: How Janelle Became a Better Lover: Sex Tips & Myths How Janelle Became a Better Lover: Sex Tips & Myths Why the fuck do we think we should be able to read our partners minds in bed? It’s total bullshit, so let’s stop the madness. Janelle and Andrea bust myths about sex and pleasure and tell us why there’s nothing wrong with simply telling our partner (of 2 months or 20 years) what feels good right now! There’s a nod to Harry & Sally, Danielle Steele, Cosmo, the RBDSM conversation and good old Namaste. You’ll hear: --Why you should bring curiosity to bed --A stor...2024-07-2341 min

Permission To Be Human52: Aging: Approaching 50 & Trendy AFAging: Approaching 50 & Trendy AF Janelle and Andrea talk about embracing their age, how they got here and why they’d never go back, There’s discussion about dressing for the divine, how good it feels to know ourselves and how perimenopause shocked the hell out of us. There’s a nod to Tamsen and Midlife Muse. You’ll hear: --A new name for crows feet --Why having friends of wildly different ages makes a big difference --How your expression matters more than your outfit --Why we don’t want to be our...2024-07-1644 min

Permission To Be Human51: Of Money & Men: Presence, Payment and PowerOf Money & Men: Presence, Payment and Power Ever questioned who pays on a first date? Dread the conversations about it? Janelle and Andrea offer real time navigation and discovery (with plenty of awkwardness!) as they attempt to answer difficult questions about this and whether the issue of equal pay impacts this? No answers here--just an invitation for deeper discussion. There’s a nod to teenagers, Deadpool, Alison Armstrong’s book “The Queens Code”, and Polarity Coaches David Deida and Om Rupani. You’ll hear: ‌ --A lot about dancing with the feminine and masculine --Why t...2024-07-0944 min

Permission To Be Human50: Braveheart Conversations Q & A: We’re Spilling the TeaBraveheart Conversations Q & A: We’re Spilling the Tea Based on their first In-Real-Life, Braveheart Conversations event at the Goddess Temple in Denver (Philly and Boston too!), Janelle and Andrea tackle questions from their audience. From boundaries and BDSM to sexual education and self-pleasure they share their experiences and insights. There’s a nod to Jamie Wheal’s “Recapture the Rapture” and Carolyn Elliott’s book “Existential Kink”, as well as Glennon Doyle’s podcast, We Can Do Hard Things. You’ll hear: --How to get clarity on your true desires (Hint: its about permission) --All about th...2024-07-0354 min

Permission To Be HumanSeason 2 AnnouncementSeason 2 Announcement! Just a snappy little message to the Bravehearts from Janelle and Andrea that we are celebrating 49 episodes! We are taking a brief pause before we launch Season Two July 2nd. AND check out permissiontobehuman.live to join our new IRL events: Braveheart Conversations and Braveheart Retreat. --------------- Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how breaking rules, blurring boundaries and tossing tradition--along with polyamory and plant medicine--have been catalysts for finding our truth. The Permission to Be Human Podcast debunks the myths we...2024-06-0403 min

Permission To Be HumanArt is Our Favorite Thing: Museums, Meaning & FreedomJanell and Andrea love art--especially mixed meda. They live within it, they travel to see it and it makes them feel free and alive. From pussy willow branch curtain rods to birthing chairs and Indonesian doors to dramatic outdoor murals, they give permission to love what you love, and create with wild abandon. So many nods! Everything, Everywhere All at Once, Ann LaMott, Museum of Contemporary Art, Tracey Barnes, Meow Wolf, James Turrel, Christo, Shakespeare’s Ophelia, Meow Wolf, Clyfford Still, Denver Art Museum, Waldorf Schools, Bobbi MacGee Lopez, Boombox Design, ARTMA. You’ll hear: -Why doll-faces put...2024-05-2838 min

Permission To Be HumanOnline Dating Part II: This is How We Do ItIt’s Friday night….and I feel alright. Dating apps again! Yes, for real. Janelle and Andrea share their own experience with logistics, strategy, profiles, methodology and why being direct is best. You’ll hear: -Why saying “Thanks But No Thanks” is a sign of respect -Profile ideas (they read theirs on the podcast!) -The definition of Sapio, Demi and RBDSM -Why they prefer daytime dates -How to put less pressure on the whole damn thing --------------- Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--fr...2024-05-2133 min

Permission To Be HumanOnline Dating Apps Part I: The Good, The Bad & The BeautifulJanelle and Andrea talk online dating apps at mid-life and how much more invigorating they can be when you know who you are, you know what you want and you don’t have to check so many damn boxes. There’s a nod to the definition of a Braveheart, an invitation to Janelle’s intimate retreat at the Goddess Temple and a mention of our favorite dating apps, including OkCupid and Feeld. You’ll hear: ‌-Why dating apps serve as a reflection of your own evolution -The different--and valid--reasons we got on the apps at all 2024-05-1445 min

Permission To Be Human46: BDSM Surprise: Less Fear & Judgement, More Freedom & JoyThink you know what BDSM is? Think again. Andrea interviews Janelle about her training to be a Pro-Domme and the resulting deep dive into her psyche. They talk archetypes, pain, ritual theater, spiritual growth, the containment of energy and the freedom possible when you’re allowed to desire what society told you not to. Nod to Om Rupani and The Matrix. You’ll hear: -Where BDSM and Burning Man intersect -Why dominant and submissive are not hierarchical -The difference between non-consensual and consensual pain -How clothing is Janelle’s favo...2024-05-0736 min

Permission To Be HumanWanna Feel Less Alone? Ask for HelpDo you know how to ask for help? Is it a challenge for you? In this sweet, bite-sized episode, Andrea and Janelle break down very simple human experience, offering personal stories, useful steps and a convincing argument for why asking for help makes the world a more connected place. Includes a nod to the movie “Enough Said” and the book “The Field Guide to Getting Lost” by Rebecca Solnit and Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent. You’ll hear: --Why asking for help is a skill and a gift --A framework for anyone who mi...2024-04-2332 min

Permission To Be HumanMenopause: We Get Real with the Pleasure & the PainJanelle and Andrea take on menopause. Doctors may not have the answers, but women’s collective wisdom does. Can we embrace this time as a sacred life cycle and an opportunity for rebirth? Can we share our stories more? Hear a transparent dialogue about symptoms, frustrations and what worked for us. Includes a nod to Anita Diamant’s book “The Red Tent”, a quote by Ursula K LeGuin, the podcast We Are More Than Menopause and Isabella Rossellini’s article about getting denied by Hollywood after age 45. You’ll hear: ‌--Why Janelle & Andrea are having the best sex of their li...2024-04-1643 min

Permission To Be HumanSoul Contracts, Seasons & Letting go of Form: Navigating a Friendship’s EndHow long should friendships last? Can you honor the present without projecting onto the future? Janelle and Andrea have a real-time recognition of their own relationship and dissenct the end of another. In the process, they invite Brave Hearts to embrace impermanence. There’s a nod to The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman’s Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships by Harriet Lerner. You’ll hear: -Why some friendships need to end to make room for another -How marriage and friendship is pretty darn similar -The concept o...2024-04-0939 min

Permission To Be HumanMarried & Poly, Eight Years In: Why Andrea’s Still a Fuck YesAndrea & Janelle still consider themselves polyamorous. In this episode, Janelle interviews Andrea about the benefits, what she misses about monogamy, the triggers that have disappeared, the triggers that still remain and what it’s like to have no outside partner when your husband still does. There’s a nod to Jerry McGuire, The Way Knows The Way by Lyndsey Scott and Rhaina Cohen of the New York Times. You’ll hear: -How little she misses about monogamy -The relief, purity, clarity and validation she’s found in poly -Why Andrea’s seeking an...2024-04-0237 min

Permission To Be HumanOur Attention is a Valuable Resource: How to Locate Your Energy Leaks & Let them Go! How frequently and frivolously do you give away your energy? Do you have a leak? Are you carrying too many keys around? Could your backpack and your mind be lighter? As a Mom, are you helping or enabling? Janelle and Andrea urge the Brave Hearts to protect their attention. Fun nods to Tim Ferris, Humans of New York and Rachel Rodgers’ “We Should All Be Millionaires” and more. You’ll hear: -Why Andrea sometimes wants to shave her head. -The power of outsourcing! -Why you should just stop (!!!!) planning so far ahead 2024-03-2643 min

Permission To Be HumanA Spirit-Son, Namesakes & a Right-Finger Ring: How Janelle Did Family her Own WayWhen Janelle got divorced, she kept her married name. And she does not have kids. Andrea wanted to know why. Thus began the flow of conversation about why we change our name, why we don’t, the power of that little ring around our finger and the debunking of some very traditional assumptions about marriage. Includes a nod to ayahuasca, the Antwerp Diamond District and East of Eden. You’ll hear: -Why Janelle considers her ex-husband lifelong and chosen family -A surprising definition of divorce -How to marry yourself and what that...2024-03-1935 min

Permission To Be HumanVices, Escapes & Addictions: Pleasures Need Not Be Guilty!What if pleasures didn’t have to be guilty? Janelle and Andrea discuss their own navigation of various vices over the years including sugar, nail-biting, social media, alcohol and television…then discuss mindfulness, addictions and impulse control for good measure. And there’s a nod to Glennon Doyle, Sam Harris, GI Joe, The Today Show and Little House on the Prairie. You’ll hear: -- How Andrea turned Acts of Productivity into a reward -- Why Janelle has never owned a television -- How simply noticing our cravings can negate the...2024-03-1247 min

Permission To Be HumanMorning Rituals, Altars & Moon Parties: How Woo & Wellness Work TogetherAltars aren’t just for church and rituals aren’t just for cults. Find out more as Janelle and Andrea discuss how these elements offer meaning, consistency and, most importantly, space to look within. Includes a nod to Indian Palm Leaf Reading, Waldorf, Myka MCloughlin, Cynthia Morris, Jim Gaffigan, the New Yorker & Braveheart. You’ll hear: -Why Janelle drinks cacao every morning -Permission for your ritual to be loose and chaotic -Ideas for honoring your teenage daughters Moon cycle -How reward systems (so linear!) can be woven...2024-03-0541 min

Permission To Be HumanA Discussion on Death: Rituals, Drones & Serial KillersJanelle and Andrea take on life and death, one breath at a time, discussing end-of-life care, examining how society successfully evades the topic, and considering the sentence: “if we die before we die, then we don’t have to die when we die”. Includes a nod to cemeteries, cruises, Joan Didion, Natalie Goldberg, The Lower Fifth, Meggan Watterson, Paul Kalanithi, “The Wreck of Time” by Annie Dillard and Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal. Also “Let Go” by Frou Frou. You’ll hear: -Why 138,000 deaths seems less significant than one -How to strategically prepare for death. Like, today...2024-02-2747 min

Permission To Be HumanPussy Readings & Foxy Ladies: Getting Joyful & Curious About GenitalsRecently, Janelle got a Pussy Reading. No, really. Sound revolutionary? It is. Based on physical attributes, Quodoushka helps you understand your genitals so you can deepen connection and expand your pleasure. It ALSO elevates the way we think about our pussy! What if we gave it reverence? What if we honored its beauty and unique style? You’ll hear: -An unexpected way to deepen sisterhood -Why knowing your pussy can you help boost sexual pleasure -How to release the shame about “down there” -Something new to do on a kitc...2024-02-2126 min

Permission To Be HumanTrigger Warning: Janelle’s Journey from Feminist to FeminineAre you a feminist? Are you sure? What does it mean to you? Janelle and Andrea dissect their own definitions, share their experience with feminine and masculine energy and invite listeners to honor the qualities of both. Includes a nod to Planned Parenthood, HDFS, Kate Chopin, Animal House, David Deida, Alison Armstrong & Om Rupani. You’ll hear: -Janelle’s journey form militant to post-modern feminism -Andrea’s frustration with feminism & why adding “thoughtful” in front is helpful -How you can embrace the feminine without bashing the masculine -Why...2024-02-1340 min

Permission To Be HumanWhat it Means to Invest in your Radiance: Sleep, Massages & $1000 CoatsEver heard the phrase “in your radiance”? It’s one of Janelle’s favorites and she’s learned that investing time and money in her own radiance is not a luxury, but a necessity. Andrea dishes about her evolution as a shopper and how she now dresses from the inside out. Includes a nod to thrift shopping, TJMaxx, Rising Frequency, Finland and Leave the World Behind. ‌ You’ll hear: ‌ -What it means to be in your radiance -Why Andrea sometimes pays people to go to their garage sale -So...2024-02-0651 min

Permission To Be HumanDivorce One Year Later: Finances, Freedom & Letting Go of FormDivorce was the one thing Janelle was never going to do. But one year later, she’s not only surviving, but thriving. In this episode, Janelle shares how this experience freed her from limiting financial beliefs and expanded her definition of who to call on in a crisis. Choosing herself first allowed her to appreciate all the ways her ex-partner showed his love. Includes a nod to Christmas onesies and late-night Walgreens pharmacy runs. You’ll hear: -How divorce helped Janelle come home to herself -Why she no longer believes one person can fulfill all...2024-01-2342 min

Permission To Be HumanYour Evil Twin vs. Your Inner Witch: Who Do You Listen To?Janelle interviews Andrea about the five ways to discern the voice of your Ego (what Andrea calls her Evil Twin) from the voice of your Calling (what she calls her Inner Witch). So juicy. You’ll hear why your Evil Twin is all about anxiety, attainment, doing and burnout, while your Inner Witch is all about silence, journey, being and fulfillment. Includes a reference to spirit crowns, Fight Club, 3-5 Club, and a story about white water rafting down the Nile.You’ll hear: -What it means to appreciate the Bliss of the Blur -How...2024-01-1638 min

Permission To Be Human14 Lessons From 2023: The Magic & The MundaneBefore we choose a word for the new year (yawn), let’s reflect on our lessons in 2023. Andrea found joy where the collective and individual meet. Janelle learned that investing in her radiance is a not a luxury but a necessity. Includes a nod to silent disco, sleep hygiene, the movie Rocky, cardamom and BDSM. You’ll hear: -Why we love glitter and “glimmer” -How Janelle has increased her capacity for love -Intense love is totally okay--as long as self-love included -Andrea’s clarity about social media 2024-01-0932 min

Permission To Be HumanWoo, Wealth & Debt: How to Listen to Your Soul and Pay The MortgageMixing woo and wealth, Andrea dives into Janellle’s financial journey, from a modest Long Island upbringing where spending money was “not a pastime” to post-divorce era where she’s struggling to pay a $7500 mortgage. Includes references to Vidal Sassoon jeans and authors Bruce Lyons and Lynn Twist You’ll hear: ‌ -The soul, spirit and personality of money -Why it’s (perhaps?) no longer taboo to dip into your Roth IRA -How to disconnect your money from your worth -The benefits of shifting your mindset on credit card de...2024-01-0245 min

Permission To Be HumanLife Lessons: Bulgarian Hospitals, the Blue Lagoon & Beautiful HitchhikersJanelle and Andrea glean lessons about relationships, instincts and privilege through stories about unexpected intruders, Everest base camp strangers, currency exchange mistakes, vision quest seekers and a husband’s ex-girlfriend. Can you find the meaning in even the messiest of situations? They definitely try. Includes references to Ally McBeal, Rock Bottom and mouth-taping. You’ll hear: -How Janelle felt less alone once her travel partner left -Why and when Andrea began to abandon RomCom movie lines -How white and female privilege impacts our reactions to crisis -Why developing a re...2023-12-1950 min

Permission To Be HumanThe Sex Episode: Eight Myths and Why You Should Let Them GoJanelle & Andrea take on a NYT article by Catherine Pearson about the Top 8 Sex Myths and do their darndest to expand our idea of an orgasm. It’s okay to want sex, use lube, plan intimacy and much more. Includes a peek into our own numbers (gasp!!) and a nod to George Michael. You’ll hear: ‌ -Why mixing sex nights with mundane shit works -The purpose of a Pelvic Floor Specialist -How Janelle likes to reverse the order of her date night -Giggle-gasms, sex-wrestling and other variet...2023-12-1233 min

Permission To Be HumanNavigating the Holidays: Chosen Family, Child Archetypes & Ugly Christmas Ornaments How do you celebrate the holidays? How do you adapt to changing family dynamics? Who do you become when you visit your parents? Can you let go of form and embrace new traditions? Janelle and Andrea discuss their own memories, what holidays looks like in a post-divorce, polyamorous world and how they avoid the consumerism debacle. -How to navigate child archetypes during your “home” experience -Creative ways to shake up gift-giving -Ideas to to increase “presence” at your holiday gathering -The power of an amazing (or ugly) Christmas ornament...2023-12-0536 min

Permission To Be HumanLetting Go of Attachments: A Discussion on Death, Poetry & Pagan HolidaysAndrea & Janelle attended a Letting Go of Attachments ceremony in honor of Samhain (pronounced Sawwen), a Celtic celebration to honor the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. The idea? To release one object from their life and allow its energy to nourish another. Includes a nod to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nina Hagen and Rising Appalachia. You’ll hear: -The importance of a Death Folder -How less stuff can help us be at home in ourselves -Why writing your own eulogy is revealing and challenging -A...2023-11-2843 min

Permission To Be HumanSorrys, Space-holding & Soliloquies: An Extrovert's Guide to Effective CommunicationCommunication is such a basic skill. And as extroverts, we thought we were pretty darn good at it. But we had to put away our trophies when we realized we may be saying too much out loud. Could it be that our interactions included too many questions? Were we good listeners? Are we just waiting for our turn to talk and then delivering a one-sided speech? You’ll hear: ‌ -The difference between an effective and a crappy apology -Why telling people every detail of the story is a wee bit overrated 2023-11-2157 min

Permission To Be HumanThe Horrible Hallway: How We Get Through Life’s Little Not-So-Adorable TransitionsTransitions are fucking hard. Whether it’s home to college, the death of your mama, a flight across the country or a painful breakup. But when we accept, stay patient, get comfortable with discomfort and get intentional about the space between, we always find our way. Includes references to the 90s television, Noah Kahan, Cigarettes After Sex, TJMaxx and the Smurfs. You’ll hear: ‌ -An essay from Andrea -How yoga is a world-class metaphor for transitions -The importance of giving yourself grace -Why pop culture does not pr...2023-11-1435 min

Permission To Be HumanSelf Pleasure, Masturbation & Touching Yourself: Let's Talk About itTalk to the hand, bravehearts. And tell it how to make you feel good! We’re covering self-pleasure--formerly known as masturbation--in this episode. It’s the most natural thing in the world to pleasure ourselves and we’ll share our experiences--past to present. Includes a reference from Big Mouth, as well as a nod to Judy Blume and V.C. Andrews. ‌ -Why the true source of our pleasure is INSIDE us -Two very different opinions on porn -Gustav Klimt’s contribution to Janelle’s self-pleasure evolution -The benefit...2023-11-0743 min

Permission To Be HumanThe RBDSM Conversation: It’s Not About Kink, but the S Does Stand for SexAre you craving more intimacy and connection? Here’s a conversation that will lead you there. RBDSM stands for Relationships, Boundaries, Sexual Health, Meaning & Aftercare. Yes, this is a conversation you have BEFORE you take your clothes off---and it’s such a beautiful thing. We break down the acronym and role-play, too. ‌ -A debunking of the mind-reading myth that RomComs perpetuate -Why Janelle requires her partners to be a “fuck yes!” -How this conversation helps Janelle relaxes her nervous system -Why Andrea completely rejected this idea upon first...2023-10-2436 min

Permission To Be HumanHow to Ask for What We Want: Consent, Courage & AirBnB CheckoutsWhat if you could ask for exactly what you wanted? What if you could trust and value your own yeses and nos? What if you could articulate exactly how you wanted to be touched? Andrea interviews Janelle on a framework that has helped her give and receive everything (compliments, apples, touch, rides to the airport! ) from a centered and grounded place. Includes a When Harry Met Sally reference and some parenting tips. You’ll hear: -It’s as important to receive as it is to give. -Why consent is way more than a yes or a...2023-10-1742 min

Permission To Be HumanWTF: If Poly's So Fucking Painful, Why Do We Do it?If there are so much pain and tears and walking through fire, why practice polyamory anyway? Janelle and Andrea discuss the best parts of this alternative to monogamy, why they keep coming back to it and how it can strengthen relationships with both their partners and themselves. Also a story about Folk Festival and a quote from the beloved Alan de Botton. You’ll hear… -How poly led both chicas back home to themselves -Why letting go of form is so damn essential -Janelle’s story about how the most triggering people...2023-10-1048 min

Permission To Be HumanBurning Man IRL: Janelle Talks Magic, Mud & Moon BalloonsEver wondered what Burning Man is really about? Janelle explains how she finds the magic in the mud, the moon in the balloon and how self-reliance, immediacy, radical self expression and rhinestone goggles have guided her journey. She rarely visits the same city twice, but she’s gone back to Burning Man 8 years in a row because it ALWAYS meets her where she is---never the same experience twice. You’ll hear: ‌ -Why letting go of form and expectation are so important -A participant’s description---not the media’s! -Why--surprise!--your ima...2023-10-0444 min

Permission To Be HumanA Breakup & A Breakthrough: Real-Time Withdrawal & Way Better than Reality TV.You want raw? We’ll give you raw. In this episode…..Janelle holds space while Andrea does some real-time external processing of her current breakup and the incredibly uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that go along with it. They dare toask the question: Can an oral fixation be satiated form a neutral, objective mouth? You’ll hear… -How Tarot, Wim Hoff & mantras can form a ritual -Why Janelle claims YOU are the source of your own pleasure (Andrea’s not sure) -How Andrea’s craving manifests with compression & oral fixation -A deep dive...2023-09-261h 02

Permission To Be HumanEmbracing Discomfort: Mystery Schools, Mary Magdalene & Mouth-TapingWhat happened when Janelle read a book about Mary Magdalene, then signed up to attend a two-week mystery school in Finland, led by a woman named Winter? And what if you add some mosquitos, a cold lake, a hot sauna and a 200-year old farmhouse? Lots of magic. This burner had dealt with far crazier conditions anyway. In this episode you’ll hear: -What happens when we let go of form -Why she taped her mouth shut for a lot of the trip -Janelle’s new mantra -The path...2023-09-201h 15

Permission To Be HumanLooking Through Heart-Shaped Sunglasses: Spread the Love!Andrea likes a nice stranger….in the same way some people like a nice martini. And she and Janelle like to share the love with the world in myriad ways. Giving people a lift is surprisingly easy. From simple compliments to clever snail mail, and joy in a bottle to a dollhead on a highway divider. Wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, these kindness-curators talk about how they do it--and you can do it too. You’ll hear about…. -What Janelle’s gifting for Burning Man this year -Why Glitter is always available at the Goddess Temple 2023-09-1244 min

Permission To Be HumanOur Glitter Glossary: How to Understand Andrea & JanelleAfter some braveheart feedback, Janelle and Andrea realized they needed to further define their vocabulary. No, they’re not part of a cult. And no, they’re not the authority on all these concepts. But they wanted to give some more context on words about Lifestyle, Spirituality, Personal Growth, Communication, Relationships and Sex. In this episode you’ll hear… -How to broaden your definition of intimacy -What, exactly, a spirit crown is -A little bit about the art of “Becoming” -Ethical Non-Monogamy vs. Polyamory -A bit about Gl...2023-08-291h 17

Permission To Be HumanDancing, Pushing & Pillow Screaming: Why Emotional Release Tools Are Helpful AFFive hundred years ago, 100 people literally danced until they died. Florence and the Machine wrote a song about it. Andrea & Janelle totally get it. Because sometimes energy needs to be released! So what if emotions were just energy? What if we could let them flow? What if we could release them into the world instead of at a person? What if it gave us relief? You’ll hear about: ‌ -The value of Truth Tears -Why big emotions don’t make you a bad person -How to rescue anger and grief...2023-08-2346 min

Permission To Be HumanThe Pura Vida and the PITA Vida: How Costa Rica Helped Me Let GoLessons from Living in Costa Rica: The PITA Vida & the PURA Vida In 2021, Andrea moved her family to Costa Rica for a year. Why? To get away from Amazon, exit her comfort zone, live by the beach, make her daughter a global citizen and walk through some fire. She expected third-world hilarity and insta-community. What she got was transformation. You might get be curious about…. -How Pura Vida can be a Pain in the Ass -How to heal from Nature, EVEN if you’re a Badass Indoorsy person -Why alone t...2023-08-1641 min

Permission To Be HumanAll the Woo That's Crazy & True: Psychics, Human Design & Indian Palm Leaf ReadingsHold on to your unicorns, bravehearts. Janelle shares her journey from non-believer to woo queen, including life-altering experiences with intuitive masseuses, the Gene Keys, old fashioned psychics and and a 3000 year old practice that will probably surprise you. This episode recorded while wearing elfin-like crowns. Lord of the Rings lovers, we got you. You’ll hear about: Janelle’s mantra that she sings every morning! How a psychic cured her throat chakra Why it’s never too late to be a seeker Some basic tenets of Human Design How spirituality and structure can play together Why you should get cu...2023-08-081h 12

Permission To Be HumanI Was Weird Before I had a Child. I'm Still Weird: How to Stay Yourself as a MomSometimes motherhood takes over and consumes us. But it doesn’t have to. Andrea talks about how she strived to be a good Mom--her most cherished role--as well as keep growing and expanding as a woman. Also bits about Modpodge, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Outfield and turquoise insulators. In this episode you’ll hear about…. Why Andrea didn’t own a glue gun until she was 40 An aha moment in a hallway How dancing on the school stage made Andrea feel alive Why childhood is like the inside of an egg The value of having childless besties Wh...2023-08-0138 min

Permission To Be HumanButt Plugs, Tantrikas & Pleasure Pillars: It’s an Inside Job, He HeNope, we’re not talking about your favorite type of fellatio. “Pleasure Pillars” are what Janelle requires to ALLOW her to get curious about pleasure. We’ll share several juicy parts of her journey as she summoned her own orgasmic spirit from within. Includes stuff about a choir and Brene Brown, a celebration of spirit crowns and an 80s commercial reference. Some key points in the episode include: An experience with a Tantrika The mind-body-heart connection The beauty of butt-plugs Opening the throat chakra Why YOU are the Source of your pleasure Get ready fo...2023-07-2540 min

Permission To Be HumanCompersion & Conscious Relationship--It's for Cats TooWhat is a conscious relationship? What is compersion? What if we could be less attached to outcomes and more focused on expansion and growth? Learn how these ideas have helped transformed our life and given us a new template for relationships and love. There’s a story about a cat, some middle school slang, and country music too! Look forward to: The four pillars of a conscious relationship Why Andrea stopped blaming and started pillow-screaming How Janelle was crossing her own boundaries A permission slip: You cannot be all things to your partner! Considering your love fo...2023-07-1945 min

Permission To Be HumanFriends With Benefits: A New DefinitionJanelle and Andrea got their first amazing ideas about friendship from their Moms. Throughout life, they've learned that following instincts, blurring boundaries, questioning convention and master listening have all been essential tools for solid friendships. And Voxer's not a bad app either. More juicy bits include…. Non-Hallmark tips for being a good friend How we thrived with a threesome Why advice is overrated How blurred boundaries brought Janelle & Andrea closer” Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how br...2023-07-1132 min

Permission To Be HumanHomecoming Without the Quarterback or the Queen: The Return to SelfHere’s the sich: Janelle gets a text from a friend who’s separating from her husband. And in that text, Janelle’s friend dares to ask the question: “How did I get so detached from myself?” So we’ve dedicated this episode to Homecoming----no football, no quarterback, no queen----just how we sometimes lose connection with ourselves. In this episode, we’ll explore The concept of “happy enough” The idea of tracking and why it sucks Strategies to reconnect with yourself How Google Calendar creat...2023-06-2735 min

Permission To Be HumanWalking Through Fire: Frog Poison, Polyamory and MarathonsEver walked through fire? Faced your greatest fears? Confronted messy emotions? Been through pain that cuts to the core? Literally and metaphorically? We have. And even though it’s often taken us into battle with Game of Thrones-like dragons, we’ve emerged with strength and resilience. And we have no regrets! In this episode, you’ll learn about Frog poison and the benefit of suffering How Andrea went from Recovering Princess to Marathon Runner The importance of crowd support when you’re crossing hot coal...2023-06-2044 min

Permission To Be HumanDivorced & Happily Ever After…Mic DropDivorce has such a stigma. But what if you could get divorced in love? In this episode Janelle gets very vulnerable and talks in real time and out her experience with the big D. You’ll hear how Janelle…. Married the right person, and divorced the right person Is still consciously relating with her ex-husband Harnessed psychedelics and divorce to be catalysts for her becoming Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how breaking rules, blurring boundaries and tossing tradition--along with polyamory and plant...2023-06-1446 min

Permission To Be HumanPoly Formats: There's no RomCom Formula for This, But Don't PanicWe have fabuloso news… You can do Poly however it works for you! The troubling news is that there’s no map, GPS, template or formula. There’s not even a brochure or a leaflet! That means you can create your own reality. We’ll share the ways we’ve done it and how to make impermanence your friend. Mwahahahahahahaha. Some poly relationship formats that we cover in this episode include: Marriage with both spouses having a boyfriend/girlfriend Swinging, Threesome relationships, whether a “V” or a triangle 2023-06-0739 min

Permission To Be HumanBeing Alone: Honey, I Can’t Miss You if You Don’t LeaveYes, that’s a quote from Married with Children! No, we don’t condone Ed’s misogynistic behavior. But alone time is dramatically underrated (even for extroverts). You’ll hear our own stories about how we never wanted it….until we got it….and now we love it. When you build a relationship with yourself, your relationship with others gets BETTER. Some key points in this episode: Revisiting the HA model; how to add independence to a relationship structure How alone time can benefit extroverts Using alone time to tap into creati...2023-05-3133 min

Permission To Be HumanQuestion Everything, Especially Your Mothers’ AdviceWhat have you questioned lately? In this episode, we cover how questioning everything--including formats for marriage, religion, birth, parenthood and matching outfits has led to aha moments. You’ll even hear some Billy Joel. Some key points in this episode: -A review of our mother’s advice! -The power of social conditioning -How questioning your own rules can lead to epiphany Additional resources: Natalie Goldberg's” Long Quiet Highway” Get ready for some real-time r...2023-05-2427 min

Permission To Be HumanMeet the Hosts: Besties & Partners in BraveryWelcome to Permission to be Human! Meet your hosts, besties & partners in bravery, Andrea and Janelle. Andrea is a small town girl, living in a Colorado world, listening to way too much eighties music. She mines clients for their magic as a brand storyteller, helping people be brave with the second half of their life. Learn more about her… Janelle is a NY Native with an adventure seeking soul, dedicated to exploring the steep path of personal growth, embracing all of the fumbling, falling, freaking out and walking through fire along the...2023-05-2307 min

Permission To Be HumanWelcome to Permission to be Human!Welcome to Permission to be Human! Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how breaking rules, blurring boundaries and tossing tradition--along with polyamory and plant medicine--have been catalysts for finding our truth. The Permission to Be Human Podcast debunks the myths we were told about fairytales and forever, so we can create a new map for life, love, and conscious relationships. Freedom is, in fact, the new F word. If you're seeking permission to choose your own path, and want to feel...2023-05-1701 min

Make Fit Simple83. What Your Mama Didn't Teach You About Your VAG with Dr. Janelle HowellDr. Janelle Howell, DPT, WCS is a doctor of physical therapy and specializes in pelvic health. Janelle is revolutionizing the conversation and creating a radical culture around vagina health. She provides pelvic floor courses, master classes and has a vagina food E-Guide. Andrea and Janelle break down the pH level of our vaginas and why it matters, a tight pelvic floor versus a weak pelvic floor, how proper stretching is important, and what foods support vaginas. Follow Dr. Janelle HowellInstagram @vaginarehabdoctorVagina Masterclass click HE...2022-06-0155 min

Demand Gen Made SimpleEp. 5 - Andrea Lechner-Becker - Why You Need to Be Ruthless With Your Time & How to Simplify Your Demand GenAs the first guest on the show, Andrea Lechner-Becker, who leads marketing at Toolio, discusses all things demand gen, managing teams, tech stack, being ruthless with your time, and more. Join us as we dive into her thoughts on the future of marketing, CMOs, and demand gen. BONUS: What's one thing that's overly complex in demand gen that could actually be way simpler? Tune in to hear her thoughts. 2022-05-3125 min

MyHomeBizTIPS presented by PhDinFollowUpEpisode 4 w/ Janelle JonesJanelle strategized with others to create Hustling Hotties, a platform dedicated to finding side hustle solutions for single moms. Once she made $10K in 14 days, she felt compelled to extend her efforts to entrepreneurs. At MyHomeBizTIPS we inspire, empower, and support home-based business owners so that they can find, create and scale the business of their dreams without sacrificing their family or their sanity. TIPS stands for Training, Implementation, Products and Services, and that covers everything you will need to build a booming business. These interviews, with expert guests who are...2021-02-0352 min

Hippie Sunday School Podcast"Do Not Make Me Pull a Janelle Up In Here"Jen and Andrea open up the show talking about the movie theatre project and the community's support. Jen discusses the sidewalk mural and her upcoming Channel 10 segment. They discuss the recent news story of a local high school student who used his designated parking space to express himself and the comments left about the news story. Spoiler Alert: for a moment you lose faith in humanity after reading them. They wrap up the show talking about back to school, elected officials not doing their job and Jen and Andrea get into their first argument. Hippie Sunday school Podcast...2020-08-301h 08

PUSHAre You STUCK or PUSHING THROUGH?In this episode, Eddie and I will welcome two of our star students onto the show to share how they have been able to thrive during this pandemic. We will also discuss four different categories of people right now that we have observed based on how they’re dealing with the crisis the pandemic has unleashed into their lives. The first category are the people who feel stuck and paralyzed because they don’t know what to do, so they’re just moving in whatever direction the Coronavirus wind blows. The next category of people are just hoping and prayin...2020-04-2839 min

Real It In Podcast"I'm Always Going To Air On The Side Of Real" with Janelle GrissingerThe Andreas open up the show talking about Andrea Smith's birthday and her weekend in Virginia. Andrea Speck discusses two interesting encounters she had at Happy Valley Brewing Company. Janelle Grissinger from JCo Travel and The Heart of JCo stopped by to talk about her beginnings in Williamsburg, marriage and motherhood. The ladies also discuss how she went from RN to Travel Agent and how The Heart of JCo was born. The ladies talk about the college admissions scandal, news from Florida, podcasts they're listening to and tv they're watching. Janelle tells a story...2019-10-171h 37

Level Up Your Course Podcast with Janelle Allen: Create Online Courses that Change LivesLUYC 083: Social Media for Course Creators with Andrea JonesHello everybody! Joining us today is Andrea Jones. Andrea is a social media strategist and course creator. Being a social media enthusiast, she understood the power of social media in adding value to businesses. Her course Savvy Social School helps online course creators and entrepreneurs master different social media platforms, generate leads, build an audience and more. Social media allows entrepreneurs to connect with people on an individual level. Episode Quotes "As entrepreneurs we have to just learn to trust ourselves and trust our gut and go with that decision." 2019-02-1300 min

Your Kick Ass Life PodcastEpisode 228: Getting Real About Life, Motherhood and Sobriety with Janelle HanchettI devoured Janelle Hanchett’s memoir, I’m Just Happy to Be Here, while I was in New York on my book tour. I could not put it down. Janelle is also the creator of the website, Renegade Mothering, and she is this week’s guest on the YKAL podcast. In this episode Janelle and I discuss her new book and her blog which are both devoted to her take on maneuvering through life, motherhood and sobriety. We also touch on her addiction and sobriety story. But first, I share some of my recent experiences with triathlon trainin...2018-05-0940 min

Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 228: Getting Real About Life, Motherhood and Sobriety with Janelle HanchettI devoured Janelle Hanchett’s memoir, I’m Just Happy to Be Here, while I was in New York on my book tour. I could not put it down. Janelle is also the creator of the website, Renegade Mothering, and she is this week’s guest on the YKAL podcast. In this episode Janelle and I discuss her new book and her blog which are both devoted to her take on maneuvering through life, motherhood and sobriety. We also touch on her addiction and sobriety story.But first, I share some of my recent experiences with triathlon trainin...2018-05-0943 min

Your Life ProgramJanelle Kelley: From Tragedy to TriumphJanelle Kelley: From Tragedy to Triumph. Physical and sexual abuse as a child, a head injury that almost killed her, home for troubled teens, drugs, alcohol, stroke, cancers, husband’s and brother’s deaths- Janelle has survived it all. True “will to live” turned her life around. Email: nelliej710@gmail.com 2017-05-2824 min