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Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastRope Bondage with KJ and LilyEpisode87: Rope Bondage with KJ and Lily Explicit Today my special guest is KJ and his lovely fiancé Lily. KJ is an Instructor in the Kazami style of Japanese rope bondage at the Toronto Kinbaku Salon since 2018.His interest in rope is long standing. First picking it up over 20 years ago, but tying infrequently, he was inspired to learn by watching the shibari performances at MBE (Morpheus Bondage Extravaganza).His style centers on the power exchange and intimacy of Kinbaku and is often a playful take on semenawa (The B...2024-12-111h 15
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastLiving Off-Script with Kate Monogamish from The Monogamish Marriage PodcastEpisode86: Living Off-Script with Kate Monogamish from The Monogamish Marriage Podcast Explicit Today my special guest is Kate Monogamish. She is the female half of The Monogamish Marriage podcast and blog. She is also the owner of Sapio Tours, which provides small group European tours for the non-monogamous community. I have known Kate for several years and it was so lovely to reconnect. In today's episode, we talk about so many wonderful things. We discussed her incredible new business venture Sapio Tours which is so alligned with the incredible vision I have for...2024-11-121h 39
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastGuys, Girth, and Great Relationships w/ William Moore Part 2Episode85: Guys, Girth, and Great Relationships w/ William Moore Part 2 Explicit Today my special guest is William Moore again. William is the founder of the Dallas-based biohacking clinic AdvancedYOU and the visionary behind PhalloFILL®, the leading network for non-surgical penile girth enhancement. After launching in 2021, PhalloFILL now spans 20 U.S. markets, Mexico City, and Montreal, solidifying its status as the largest and most accessible treatment for penile girth enhancement. Beyond the clinics, Moore is the President of the Texas Med Spa Association, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare equality. With an MBA and a...2024-09-181h 08
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastGuys, Girth, and Great Relationships w/ William Moore Part 1Episode84: Guys, Girth, and Great Relationships w/ William Moore Part 1 Explicit Today my special guest is William Moore. William is the founder of the Dallas-based biohacking clinic AdvancedYOU and the visionary behind PhalloFILL®, the leading network for non-surgical penile girth enhancement. After launching in 2021, PhalloFILL now spans 20 U.S. markets, Mexico City, and Montreal, solidifying its status as the largest and most accessible treatment for penile girth enhancement. Beyond the clinics, Moore is the President of the Texas Med Spa Association, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare equality. With an MBA and an M...2024-08-271h 29
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow To Be a Better Lover with Susan BrattonEpisode83: How To Be a Better Lover with Susan Bratton Explicit Today my special guest is Susan Bratton. Susan Bratton, "Intimacy Expert to Millions💋" is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker.Have you ever wondered how to be a better lover? Well today we give you the lowdown on how to do just that. She has so many juicy things to s...2024-08-141h 14
EmpowerographyBeyond Monogamy: Exploring Non-Traditional Love with Relationship Designer Karine BedardMy guest today is Karine Bedard. Karine is a trailblazing force as The Sex Positive Relationship Designer, dedicated to guiding individuals towards embracing their authentic needs and desires. With a passion for dismantling shame and guilt surrounding intimacy and sexuality, Karine empowers both men and women to break free from societal constraints and design relationships that align with their true selves. Her transformative approach not only replaces shame with confidence but also cultivates a sense of peace, allowing clients to step into their power and ethically create the relationships of their dreams. At the heart of her impact is...2024-08-091h 17
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Danger of Leaving One Box for Another Part 2Episode82: The Danger of Leaving One Box for Another Part 2 Explicit Today my special guest is Xavi Benjamin. Xavi Benjamin is an artist and digital creator with an insatiable curiosity. He's the host of The Xavi Benjamin Show, a podcast with commentary and analysis about technology, culture, and politics from the communist perspective.He is a former Jehovah's Witness and in Part 1 of this conversation, we talked about his journey out of the box of religion and the impact that has had on his life. We learn about his upbringing in...2024-07-311h 04
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Danger of Leaving One Box for Another Part 1Episode81: The Danger of Leaving One Box for Another Part 1 Explicit Today my special guest is Xavi Benjamin. Xavi Benjamin is an artist and digital creator with an insatiable curiosity. He's the host of The Xavi Benjamin Show, a podcast with commentary and analysis about technology, culture, and politics from the communist perspective.He is a former Jehovah's Witness and in Part 1 of this conversation, we talk about his journey out of the box of religion and the impact that has had on his life. We learn about his upbringing in...2024-07-171h 04
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhy is the Real YOU so Important? w/ Nadine MontaghamiEpisode80: Why is the Real YOU so Important? w/ Nadine Montaghami Explicit Is the Authentic You Selfish? Why Is the Authentic You So Needed? The Most Powerful Version of Yourself Are You Actually the Authentic You? Being the Real You Is Life ChangingToday my special guest is Nadine Montaghami. Nadine Montaghami is a renowned business psychic and the visionary founder of "Year Of Oracle" and "Tea Talks." As a gifted, born psychic, Nadine channels spirit to provide profound guidance and foresight, specialising in advising women in business, leadership, and elite...2024-06-261h 42Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhy is the Real YOU so Important? w/ Nadine MontaghamiEpisode80: Why is the Real YOU so Important? w/ Nadine Montaghami Explicit Is the Authentic You Selfish? Why Is the Authentic You So Needed? The Most Powerful Version of Yourself Are You Actually the Authentic You? Being the Real You Is Life ChangingToday my special guest is Nadine Montaghami. Nadine Montaghami is a renowned business psychic and the visionary founder of "Year Of Oracle" and "Tea Talks." As a gifted, born psychic, Nadine channels spirit to provide profound guidance and foresight, specialising in advising women in business, leadership, and elite...2024-06-261h 38
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWho Is the Real You Under the Story?Episode79: Who Is the Real You Under the Story? Explicit Today my special guest is Michaela Gaffen Stone. Michaela Gaffen Stone is a lifelong traveler and student of life, diving into new places and experiences with enthusiasm. Her journey has had many twists and turns, all with valuable points of learning. Her passion for helping elevate others from a place of stuckness to freedom, began when she became a registered nurse, caring for people’s health firsthand. Realizing that this was a band aid solution at best, she dove into the world of nu...2024-06-041h 38
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhat is the Open Relationship Roadmap?Episode78: What is the Open Relationship Roadmap? Explicit Today my special guest is one of our listeners, Laura Brodati. She is a mom to two awesome little boys and works part time in her small town as a Medical Assistant. She has been with her very supportive husband Jon for 14 years and they have recently decided to dip their toes into the world of Ethical Non-Monogamy. They have been enjoying their journey so far and she is an avid listener of this podcast and one of my number one fans. Ha ha She is a...2024-05-221h 32
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Shame Cycle and Why We Conform with Charlotte HarrisEpisode77: The Shame Cycle and Why We Conform with Charlotte Harris Explicit Today my special guest is Charlotte Harris. "As a sugar addiction expert, I help people to break free from the toxic cycle of shame and dieting through coaching and hypnosis. Our team draws on a wealth of knowledge, research and experience to deliver quality to our clients. We love to see the incredible transformations not only in our clients' bodies but in their minds - Freedom from Sugar Addiction not only helps you to return back to being a natural eater...2024-05-081h 20
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Transformative Power of Sexual Fantasies with ArtemisiaEpisode76: The Transformative Power of Sexual Fantasies with Artemisia Explicit Today my special guest is Artemisia de Vine. Sexual Fantasy expert who teaches the world's leading sexperts the meaning of our sexual fantasies, and how to bring them out of our heads and into our beds! Author of upcoming book: The Spirituality of Smut: The surprising wisdom of sexual fantasies. Certified somatic sexologist, BA in anthropology and former sex worker and professional dominatrix. Offering a groundbreaking new theory! Understand how stories work and you understand why we have sexual...2024-04-241h 19
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBreaking the Cycle of Sexual Avoidance w/ Katie ZiskindEpisode75: Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Avoidance w/ Katie Ziskind Explicit Today my special guest is Katie Ziskind. Katie specializes in coaching disconnected couples who want to stay together and want to work together after high conflict fights, anger issues, affairs, sexual avoidance, and sexual rejection to develop a foundation of emotional connection, trust, and love. She supports couples who struggle with infidelity and need an affair recovery specialist that takes them through specific steps to attune to each other. Intimacy is all about being emotionally vulnerable to build a closer relationship. We...2024-04-101h 07
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Cost of Conformity with Carrie JeroslowEpisode74: The Cost of Conformity with Carrie Jeroslow Explicit Today my special guest is Carrie Jeroslow. Best-selling author and Relationship Diversity Advocate, Carrie Jeroslow, is passionate about bringing intentionality into intimate relationships by releasing the programming of what we’re taught relationships SHOULD be and shifting to what we really WANT them to be. Her podcast, Relationship Diversity Podcast, aims to explore, question, and celebrate all aspects of relationship structure diversity This is an inclusive space, giving people the permission to design their unique relationships from the knowledge and acceptance of th...2024-03-201h 30
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastLoving the Life You Have with Nina PowellEpisode73: Loving the Life You Have with Nina Powell Explicit Today my special guest is Nina Powell. Purposed with infectious inspiration, Nina is the founder of the Wild, Divine, Orgasmic Leadership Movement. Nina is sharing her liberation with the world's most impeccable women through individual and group experiences and retreats. Her clients, the bravest of women; enjoy amazing connections to their body, feel exquisite levels of self-expression, and step into their power like nobody's business. These women access their true inner goddess, magnetize their desires, and hold a divine magnetism that brings them...2024-03-061h 22
The Partition: Home of Kinky WellnessBreaking Free From Conformity + Karine BedardToday, we welcome Sex Positive Relationship Designer Karine Bedard. From bible camp graduate to playboy enthusiast, Karine is here to share her story of how she broke free from religious and social programming and how you can too.
Karine Bedard is a trailblazing force and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward embracing their authentic needs and desires. With a passion for dismantling shame and guilt surrounding intimacy and sexuality, Karine empowers both men and women to break free from societal constraints and design relationships that align with their true selves. Her transformative approach not only replaces shame w...2024-02-261h 02The Partition: Home of Kinky WellnessBreaking Free From Conformity + Karine BedardToday, we welcome Sex Positive Relationship Designer Karine Bedard. From bible camp graduate to playboy enthusiast, Karine is here to share her story of how she broke free from religious and social programming and how you can too.
Karine Bedard is a trailblazing force and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward embracing their authentic needs and desires. With a passion for dismantling shame and guilt surrounding intimacy and sexuality, Karine empowers both men and women to break free from societal constraints and design relationships that align with their true selves. Her transformative approach not only replaces shame w...2024-02-261h 02
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastA Former JW's Journey to Self Love and ENMEpisode72: A Former JW's Journey to Self Love and ENM Explicit Today my special guest is Ariel. I will keep her anonymous as she was kind enough to share her vulnerable story with us and allow me to interview her.This beautiful girl has had quite a journey growing up as a Jehovah's Witness and eventually leaving the church. There is so much shame associated with leaving a religion that is deep rooted since childhood. When you are taught that you have the absolute truth, your mission on earth is to...2024-02-211h 38
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastKinky Wellness with Dana ShergillEpisode71: Kinky Wellness with Dana Shergill Explicit Today my special guest is Dana Shergill. Dana Shergill is a Kinky Wellness Educator and owner of The Partition: Home of Kinky Wellness. With close to a decade's worth of public and private education, as well as first-hand experiences, Dana helps people curious about BDSM and Kink enter the play more informed while spreading awareness of the benefits of Kinky Wellness. Dana's primary mission is to shine a light on how BDSM and Kink, and overall Kinky Wellness, provides a healthy outlet...2024-02-071h 10
Pro ActiveUnveiling Desires: Navigating Sex-Positive Relationships with Karine BedardWelcome to a riveting episode of "Pro Active," where we dive into the world of relationships and self-discovery with our exceptional guest, Karine Bedard. As a trailblazing force known as The Sex Positive Relationship Designer, Karine is on a mission to empower individuals in embracing their authentic needs and desires.In this candid conversation, Karine shares her unique insights and strategies for fostering sex-positive relationships. As a seasoned expert, she guides us through the intricacies of understanding and embracing our true selves within the context of relationships.Join us as we explore the transformative power...2024-01-2947 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastAre You Living a "Turned On Pussylicious Life?"Episode70: Are You Living a "Turned On Pussylicious Life?" Explicit Today my special guest is Kim Coffin. She is a certified Trauma Informed, Somatic (body-based) Empowerment & Sexuality Coach, Bestselling Author & Teacher, a graduate of Layla Martin’s Institute of Integrated Tantric Sexuality, and founder of Get Your Sexy Back. She specializes in Sexuality, Tantric Sex and Relationship Transformation giving you the tools to unleash your sexual confidence and unlock profound new levels of self-love, pleasure, empowerment, and intimacy with yourself - and in your relationships!By creating deep trust and safety in...2024-01-2455 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastIs It Really About Sex?Episode69: Is It Really About Sex? Explicit Welcome to EPISODE 69! Topher Lynn from Ep 52, aka "Sex God" and leader of the Canadian Elephants, is back. He's the creator of the game Sip, Strip or Smooch and author of Compersion Conversations, available on Amazon.Today, we created a very special 2 hour episode with lots of humour, fun, and education. If you are in the lifestyle or are curious about the lifestyle, this episode is for you. We start off the conversation with some lovely discussion about the infamous position called 69! Are you a fan...2024-01-102h 25
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastIs It Really About Sex?Episode69: Is It Really About Sex? Explicit Welcome to EPISODE 69! Topher Lynn from Ep 52, aka "Sex God" and leader of the Canadian Elephants, is back. He's the creator of the game Sip, Strip or Smooch and author of Compersion Conversations, available on Amazon.Today, we created a very special 2 hour episode with lots of humour, fun, and education. If you are in the lifestyle or are curious about the lifestyle, this episode is for you. We start off the conversation with some lovely discussion about the infamous position called 69! Are you a fan...2024-01-102h 25
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPart 1: Is Polygamy Allowed in the Bible?Episode67: Part 1: Is Polygamy Allowed in the Bible? Explicit Today my special guest is former Pastor Raymond Harris and we talk about his deconstruction. The deconstruction of his faith and his beloved scriptures. Raymond went to Bible School to learn how to study the Bible and teach it effectively. He called himself a “logician” using logic and hermeneutics to interpret the “Word of God” What do you do when someone in your congregation asks you if Polygamy was allowed in the New Testament? Well, listen to this two part series about questioning what you’ve always...2023-12-131h 19
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastSexy Is An Inside Job with Chloe deSousaEpisode66: Sexy Is An Inside Job with Chloe deSousa Explicit Today my special guest is Chloe deSousa. Chloe De Sousa is a Love, Sex and Relationship Coach, 5rhythms dance teacher and a dance movement psychotherapist She holds over 20 years of intimate, deep space holding. She is passionate about empowering people to live their ecstatic s€xuality and step into their self leadership. Her approach is trauma-informed backed by both modern science and ancient tantric wisdom. She has been called “the MF of space holders,” and “a queen of 5 rhythms dance facilitation ”She offers 1-1 coachin...2023-11-291h 19
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhy You Might Need A Lifestyle Coach: Intention vs ExpectationEpisode65: Why You Might Need A Lifestyle Coach: Intention vs Expectation Explicit Today my special guest is Jo Leavitt. She is a Lifestyle and confidence coach, and host of The Confident Swinger Podcast.This week we get back to really talking practically about the Lifestyle and some of the skills and mindset that is key to having success in this world. It is such a fun, tight knit community but if you come in with the wrong expectations, you might find that things don't quite work out how you imagined. If...2023-11-151h 22
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastUnveiling the Role of Shame in Our Lives with Elle BrightEpisode64: Unveiling the Role of Shame in Our Lives with Elle Bright Explicit Today my special guest is Elle Bright. Like most of us, I've been trapped in the claws of shame and the fear of rejection, constantly molding myself to fit into society's expectations. With the help of Elle Bright, an expert hypnotherapist and boudoir photographer, I've begun to understand the power of authenticity and boundaries. In our intimate conversation, Elle guides us through a transformative journey of self-discovery, revealing startling truths about shame and how it hampers our ability to live...2023-11-011h 15
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Power of Choice in Relationship EmpowermentEpisode63: The Power of Choice in Relationship Empowerment Explicit Today my special guest is Dawn Lucht. Dawn is a powerful relationship coach who specialises in creating personal empowerment, healthy connections, intimacy and love. She focusses on the most important relationship which is the one between you and you. She is a thought and emotions leader in the world of relationship coaching who creates clarity, awareness and holds space to develop a deep connection of love and understanding for yourself and then with those that you love. She is a...2023-10-1852 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhy We Need to Design Our Spaces AND Our RelationshipsEpisode62: Why We Need to Design Our Spaces AND Our Relationships Explicit Today my special guest is Nalasa Cutler. Intuitive Designer, Home Therapist and Advocate for Inner Harmony."My purpose is simple yet profound: to awaken the inherent beauty and tranquility that are your birthright. I accomplish this by revolutionizing the way you connect, interact, and dwell within your living spaces.For me, this endeavor is nothing short of pure magic—a fusion of energy work, strategic design planning, and the profound act of truly seeing what lies within th...2023-10-041h 18
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow a Sweet, Gentle Former Christian Woman Ties Bondassage© To Healing and SpiritualityEpisode61: How a Sweet, Gentle Former Christian Woman Ties Bondassage© To Healing and Spirituality Explicit Today my special guest is Lorna Gale. This is Lorna's second time on the podcast and I'm so excited about our conversation. If you didn't catch the first episode, go and check out Episode 18.Lorna’s mission in the world is supporting people in living sexually free and spiritually whole, beyond shame, guilt, sin, permission, outer authority, or separation, and with the divine feminine and masculine experienced in harmony within and without. Lorna is an Elder, Som...2023-09-201h 06Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastOvercoming Fear, Shame, and Guilt in Authentic CommunicationEpisode60: Overcoming Fear, Shame, and Guilt in Authentic Communication Explicit Today I'm talking about fear, shame, and guilt and how it affects our ability to communicate. I'm doing a solo podcast today because I've had a lot on my mind lately both personally and as a coach. So many people struggle with authentic communication and I wanted to bring attention to it.In this episode we talk about:1. Understanding the Impact of Fear and Shame2. The Drama of Burying Feelings3. The Burden of Responsibility for Others' Feelings2023-09-131h 02Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastOvercoming Fear, Shame, and Guilt in Authentic CommunicationEpisode60: Overcoming Fear, Shame, and Guilt in Authentic Communication Explicit Today I'm talking about fear, shame, and guilt and how it affects our ability to communicate. I'm doing a solo podcast today because I've had a lot on my mind lately both personally and as a coach. So many people struggle with authentica communication and I wanted to bring attention to it.In this episode we talk about:1. Understanding the Impact of Fear and Shame2. The Drama of Burying Feelings3. The Burden of Responsibility for Others' Feelings2023-09-131h 00
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhat is Your Erotic Blueprint?Episode59: What is Your Erotic Blueprint? Explicit Today my special guest is Tina Koopersmith MD. She is a physician AND coach, best-selling author, speaker, athlete perpetual student and always a mom. ( can you tell she is a shapeshifter). She is dedicated to modifying our health care system from one focused on illness and sickness to one devoted to prevention and wellness. For 30 years as a fertility specialist, she focused on bringing life to her patients and now she wants to bring humans back to life. She wants to remind us all...2023-09-061h 35
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Impact of Sexual ShameEpisode58: The Impact of Sexual Shame Explicit Today my special guest is Sarah Grace. This podcast comes with a trigger warning this week. We talk about the real impact of childhood sexual abuse and the affects of shame on our culture. Trauma affects so many and it takes many forms. Most are based in shame and guilt on some level.Sarah is the founder and owner of Living Limitlessly: Thriving after Childhood Sexual Abuse and her private community, Find Your Voice: For Women Worn Out From Constantly Prioritising Others. She is...2023-08-301h 02Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Power of Authenticity Cuban StyleEpisode57: The Power of Authenticity Cuban Style Explicit I'm excited to do a solo episode today and talk to you about my trip to Cuba!Love, Karine Take the Free Quiz, Is Monogamy Right for Me? and finally get that question answered! You've been following the rules your whole life, why do you feel like something is missing? Find out how normal you are!!!***Message me at karine@karinebedard.com or DM me on IG @karinebedardcoaching for your FREE Coupon Code for the "Is Mo...2023-08-2354 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBreaking Free from ConformityEpisode56: Breaking Free from Conformity Explicit Today my special guest is Mise White. She is an Ayurvedic Guide and found that her love for life is helping people to find permanent life solutions for their lifestyle and nutrition. She believes in having it all and through Ayurveda, an ancient life science from India she achieves this. Her passions are wine, food, and health through food. Mise loves animals, is sex positive and is part of the LGBTQ community She is dedicated to the the pleasure of life and living authentically without...2023-08-091h 03
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastConscious Non-Conformity for Self-SovereigntyEpisode55: Conscious Non-Conformity for Self-Sovereignty Explicit Today my special guest is Tiffany Harnsongkram. She is a Conscious Divorce Coach, Founder of House of Balance Global, Co-Founder of Phoenix Acceleration Services. Tiffany is a recognized leader in Family Office/ Impact Investing conferences and impactful communities.We cover a lot of things in this episode. We talk about our experiences in the church and some of the reasons we left and decided not to conform any longer. We discuss the concept of self-sovereignty and how we do not need to conform to every...2023-08-021h 28
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Pussy Has a Voice TooEpisode54: The Pussy Has a Voice Too Explicit Today my special guest is Siera Jane Grace. She is a Sacred Sex Coach who guides women in reconnecting with their sexual energy and feminine bodies. She is a Cosmic Sexuality certified instructor, a body neutrality published author and an all around embodied sex goddess. Her goal is to lovingly provide a safe space for women to become comfortable with learning about and returning to their bodies and talking openly about their pleasure. While imparting ancient wisdom and practices to aid women in healing womb...2023-07-261h 23Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastA Tragically Hip WeddingEpisode53: A Tragically Hip Wedding Explicit Today is a little different. I sat down with our little Hummingbird and asked her all about her first experience at a mostly Lifestyle camping weekend with our people. Listen to the podcast to find out who our little Hummingbird is to us and let me know what you think.It was a lovely wedding that we've been waiting for since Covid hit and it finally happened. Normally these camping events are Lifestyle/Swinger events but this was a swirl event (vanilla and Lifestyle). On the day...2023-07-191h 21Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastSip, Strip, or Smooch and Canadian ElephantsEpisode52: Sip, Strip, or Smooch and Canadian Elephants Explicit Today my special guest is Topher Lynn. Topher has been in the Lifestyle for over 15 years with his lovely wife and is the creator of the fun swinger game Sip, Strip, or Smooch. He also wrote the guide, "Compersion Conversations" available on Amazon. He and his wife started the Vanilla Friends Suck group which led to the Canadian Elephants group over covid as a way to connect with other Swingers/Lifestylers.He became a Certified Sexual Health Coach in order to better...2023-07-121h 26
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastEmpowering Our Kids by Unapologetically Living Our TruthEpisode51: Empowering Our Kids by Unapologetically Living Our Truth Explicit Today my special guest is Cathy Domoney. Cathy has over 20 years of experience transforming the lives of countless families in her private practice. A steadfast advocate for the child, her core philosophy is based on the delicate balance between being our children’s voice while also holding them to a supremely high standard. Mother to five, she is paving the way for the next generation of parents who are raising resilient, inspirational, intelligent and paradigm-shifting humans – the greatest future leaders of our time.2023-07-051h 21
Stubborn LoveSex Positivity & Non-Monogamy | With Karine Bedard, The Sex Positive Relationship DesignerLet's talk about societal norms around sexuality and how they impact your journey of self-discovery. It's a wild ride!
Karine Bedard is The Sex Positive Relationship Designer and host of Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship Podcast. Her mission is to help people Break Free from the Societal and Religious boxes that we have been programmed into that keep us from the ability to live Sexually Authentic lives. She is normalizing Ethical Non-Monogamy (open relationships) as an equally beautiful option to Monogamy so that people realize that they have Choices about what kind of relationships they...2023-07-0154 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPleasure is Not Just for the BedroomEpisode50: Pleasure is Not Just for the Bedroom Explicit Today my special guest is Eva Reida. She is an accomplished femininity, female pleasure, and intimacy coach, dedicated to helping women reconnect with their bodies and sexual energy. As a skilled retreat leader, she has hosted over five international retreats and led numerous seminars, workshops, and coaching sessions.Eva integrates Theta healing into her coaching, offering a holistic approach that combines mind and body wellness. Committed to helping women discover and embrace their authentic selves, she creates a supportive environment for personal...2023-06-211h 16
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Key to Happiness and Getting Unstuck with Happiness Hussy Christy HoltEpisode49: The Key to Happiness and Getting Unstuck with Happiness Hussy Christy Holt Explicit Today my special guest is Christy Holt. Christy Holt is a self-proclaimed happiness hussy, coach, podcast host (Create Your Happy, inspiration for conscious women, available wherever you listen to podcasts) and international best-selling author ("Unstuck For Women," available on Amazon) who loves to show people how to get out of survival mode so that they can consciously create the happy life, relationships, and impact they desire. Christy is a coach for whole-ass humans — using her signature CREATE me...2023-06-141h 23
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastStepping Out of the Box of Monogamy with Ellecia PaineEpisode48: Stepping Out of the Box of Monogamy with Ellecia Paine Explicit Today my special guest is Relationship Coach Ellecia Paine. She helps adventurous people break the social conditioning of monogamy and learn how to navigate healthy alternative relationship styles such as ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory and swinging. She helps them move through the challenges like jealousy, fear, anxiety, and insecurities in a way that strengthens their relationships, deepens trust and communication, and leaves them feeling confident. As the host of the podcast Nope! We're Not Monogamous, Ellecia believes in courageously challenging...2023-06-071h 22
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow Sex Positivity Set Me Free with Carissa HarrisonEpisode47: How Sex Positivity Set Me Free with Carissa Harrison Explicit Today my special guest is Carissa Harrison. Carissa is a 24 year old Podcaster, Travel Content Creator and Media Manager from Vancouver Canada. She has worked sharing her personal perspectives with brands like Lamborghini, Armani Casa, The Canadian Mental Health Association and more. After experiencing shame and stigma associated with her personal choices, Carissa saw the desperate need to normalize conversations around sex. Over time she became a voice for the kink community. Sharing her own experiences and hosting Meet My Mess as...2023-05-311h 14
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastEmbracing Curiosity Without ShameEpisode46: Embracing Curiosity Without Shame Explicit Today my special guest is Choiwee Moon, the host of a podcast called "Sex With My Ex" where Kitty and Johnson talk about it all and are definitely not afraid to get curious. She is a Trauma-informed Holistic Wellness Coach, Karuna Reiki Master and Pleasure & Intimacy Educator based in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. She is passionate about guiding people back to regulation and peace within themselves and educating her clients on sexual wellness.We discuss the sad reality that we have been...2023-05-241h 25
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow to Know if Divorce is the Right Choice!Episode45: How to Know if Divorce is the Right Choice! Explicit Today my special guest is Lindsay Christianson. Lindsay Christianson has been a licensed mental health counselor for more than a decade, and she’s helped her clients be their whole selves, and grow in their lives and relationships. She’s been married, divorced, and everything in between. Her website is www.momentumtherapyservices.com, and she offers therapy services as well as an online course for divorced women. Divorce can be such a stigmatized conversation. Lindsay and I try to shed ligh...2023-05-171h 02
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Turned On LifestyleEpisode44: The Turned On Lifestyle Explicit Today my special guest is Victoria IcenHower. She is not your average yoga instructor & women's sex coach, who went from people pleasing others to pleasing, herself. Her passion is educating & empowering women to express their true, authentic self through self-love practices!Victoria reminds us that we are not Ramen noodles. We are a 5 course entre and should treat ourselves as such. We have been taught to minimize ourselves as women for so long and that especially has included our pleasure.Sex is not...2023-05-101h 07
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastFreedom from Kevin's Struggle with Romantic RelationshipsEpisode43: Freedom from Kevin's Struggle with Romantic Relationships Explicit Today my special guest is Kevin Chinn. In this episode, I get to coach this digital alchemist in real time on the podcast. We work through his struggle with romantic relationships and set him free from the mindset that was keeping him stuck in an unsuccessful loop of failing relationships.Sometimes a reframing of the beliefs that we have is all that is needed to start us on a healthy path to discovering freedom in our relationship choices in life....2023-05-031h 13
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastOral Worship, The Secret To An Exquisite BlowjobEpisode42: Oral Worship, The Secret To An Exquisite Blowjob Explicit Today my special guest is Carla Crivaro. She is a certified and trauma-informed Sex, Love & Relationship Coach. She helps men and women internationally to understand themselves and each other, sexually and relationally. Today we talk about, that's right, the infamous BJ! How do you give a good blowjob? Do you even like giving a blowjob? Do you have any trauma around this? Are you a Blowjob Queen?Often, sexuality is where we hold our greatest shame and...2023-04-261h 33
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship Podcast"I Was Living the Dream, But It Wasn't My Dream!"Episode41: "I Was Living the Dream, But It Wasn't My Dream!" Explicit Today my special guest is Emma Hull. Emma Hull is a transformational life coach, reiki healer and yoga teacher. She led what some might see as a charmed life with a successful career, husband, lake house and ski chalet along with all the trappings. But she wasn't happy and continued to battle anxiety and depression daily. Her life transformed when she realized that she had spent her whole life working towards a dream that wasn't even hers. When she...2023-04-191h 20
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastKink and Self-Care with The Kinky Health CoachEpisode40: Kink and Self-Care with The Kinky Health Coach Explicit Today my special guest is Caress Fitch (she/they), The Kinky Health Coach. Caress is a (w)holistic, somatic health coach from Seattle by way of Texas. She is a proud Black, Queer, Disabled, Non-Monogamous Leathergirl, who believes everyone is entitled to wellness without socially-constructed barriers and expectations. This kitten/switch is known for both the velvet gentleness of her voice and her keen ability to break down tough topics, especially when she’s teaching about autonomy-exchange or open-relationship dynamics. In her day jo...2023-04-121h 23
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastShe's Doing OPP, With PRP... Learning About the O-Shot!Episode39: She's Doing OPP, With PRP... Learning About the O-Shot! Explicit Today my special guest is Tammy Brady.Tammy Brady, owner and founder of A Wrinkle In Time Inc., has been a Registered Nurse for 27 years. Tammy has had the honour to work in many health care units including the multi organ transplant, plastic surgery, home care, mental health, pediatric, and medical/surgical care.Tammy took her experience and translated it into a passion of hers - Medical Esthetics. She is trained as an advanced nurse injector for administering Neuromodulators (Botox...2023-04-051h 16
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow People Pleasing Affects Your Non-Monogamy Journey with Paige BondEpisode38: How People Pleasing Affects Your Non-Monogamy Journey with Paige Bond Explicit Today my special guest is Paige Bond. Paige is the host of the Stubborn Love podcast, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Creator of the Jealousy to Joy Journey. Her mission is to help people-pleasing millennials navigate non-monogamy so they can tame their jealousy and love with ease. Her own journey from feeling lonely, insecure, and jealous to feeling empowered and reassured through her Jealousy to Joy Journey is what fuels her passion to help other people-pleasers to conquer jealousy...2023-03-291h 20
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastSex and Money Baby!Episode37: Sex and Money Baby! Explicit Today my special guest is Keri Lynn Norley and is known as ‘The Wealth Alchemist’. She is an international wealth and soul-alignment acitvator, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and author. She is the author of two books, including the internationally bestselling, ‘The New Wealth: Magnetise Abundance, Hold Your Wealth and Leave a Legacy’. She also has an international top-charting podcast, ‘The Wealth Alchemist’ where she dives into all things Wealth and Money. Her mission and passion is to help shift the wealth consciousness of the planet. She is an Americ...2023-03-221h 14
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhy Non-Monogamy Gets a Bad RapEpisode36: Why Non-Monogamy Gets a Bad Rap Explicit Today my special guest is Chantel Porter. Chantel Porter is a Women's Deconditioning Specialist and Mentor, She combines Human Design, Trauma-Informed Practices, Emotional Health & Energetics in working with women to restore them to their natural wild state by remembering who they are, reclaiming their power and rewilding the woman within. Think of it like restoring a piece of land back to its natural state, but for women!Chantel is a 2x award-winning international best-selling author of two books. She uses Human Design as...2023-03-151h 11
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastIf You Don't Name It, You Shame ItEpisode35: If You Don't Name It, You Shame It Explicit Today my special guest is Whitney Tougas. Whitney is an intimacy and pleasure coach, speaker, and facilitator, teaching women with vulvas (and other humans) how to experience life-changing, transcendent orgasms, heal through radical full expression and sexual integration, and live performance-free and fully seen. She believes sexuality and relationships offer opportunities for deep healing, expansion, and self-actualization, and that most humans never scratch the surface of their birthright pleasure and innate sexual power… but that everyone can.Whitney is the...2023-03-081h 13
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Buddhist Goes to a Sex PartyEpisode34: The Buddhist Goes to a Sex Party Explicit Today my special guest is Angela Dawn, Tantric Sex, Love & Relationship Coach.Angela (she/her) coaches her clients to find their own unique way through life, love & relationships. After deeply delving into intimacy and relationships later in life, she feels called to help folks dig into these ideas without putting it off — Why wait? Have the best intimacy and love for you, right now! Bringing openness, joy and laughter to relationship exploration, Angela takes the taboo out of these conversations. (Unless taboo is...2023-03-011h 14
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastIt Doesn't Have to be Hard!Episode33: It Doesn't Have to be Hard! Explicit Today my special guest is Becky Felstead. She resides in Perth, Australia where she is the host of The Resource a podcast that discusses all things taboo around society and culture. In the workplace, society and in every facet of the subject of sexual harassment, sexual assault, abuse, discrimination, sexual health, purity culture and all things in between. Becky is a speaker and facilitator who engages in gracious conversations about hard topics. She is the director at Culture101 where they deal with issues like sexual harrasment and bu...2023-02-221h 08
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBreaking Free from MonogamyEpisode32: Breaking Free from Monogamy Explicit Welcome to Breaking Free Authentically Episode 32. I’ve been so busy working on the launch of my new 8 Week Program, Breaking Free from Monogamy and I really wanted to come on and tell you all about it because it’s going to be so transformative. I am so so so excited about this you guys.Even without a voice I just had to share it with you all. I know that the way I was raised and taught about relationships has hugely affected me in my life. I thoug...2023-02-1535 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastAuthenticity? Ya mon!Episode31: Authenticity? Ya mon! Explicit Today my special guest is Amber Stevenson. She is a Burlesque Dancer, a Drag Queen. performer, Swinger, Kinkster, Polyamorist, Health and Wellness Coach, and soon to be Real Estate Agent. She is a woman of many talents and has a heart of gold.I met Amber at the airport while we were all waiting to board our flight to Jamaica last month. She came bouncing up and looked ready for Jamaica minus the tan. To be honest, she never left with one either after a whole week in the sun...2023-02-081h 21
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPart 2 Edging Your Growth ZoneEpisode30: Part 2 Edging Your Growth Zone Explicit Today my special guest is Andrea Hanson again. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who specializes in rapid neurobiological rebalancing, shifting clients from a state of trauma response to a state of wholeness and flow. This week we talk a little more about the sexy side of things. Have you heard of edging? It's the practice of bringing yourself or someone to the edge of orgasm then backing off and letting it subside a bit. Then you edge again and again until you choose...2023-02-0147 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPart 1 Discovering Your BodyEpisode29: Part 1 Discovering Your Body Explicit Today my special guest is Andrea Hanson. She is a dear friend of mine and today we are talking about getting out of your head and into your body.Andrea Hanson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who specializes in rapid neurobiological rebalancing, shifting clients from a state of trauma response to a state of wholeness and flow. We delve into somatic healing in the body. We learn about inner child work and how to love all of our parts, especially those that aren't...2023-01-251h 01
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBreaking Free from SocietyEpisode28: Breaking Free from Society Explicit Today my special guest is Charlotte Harris. "As a sugar addiction expert, I help people to break free from the toxic cycle of shame and dieting through coaching and hypnosis. Our team draws on a wealth of knowledge, research and experience to deliver quality to our clients. We love to see the incredible transformations not only in our clients' bodies but in their minds - Freedom from Sugar Addiction not only helps you to return back to being a natural eater effortlessly, you'll find it provides you...2023-01-181h 15
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastTaming the Green Eyed Monster & Colouring Outside the LinesEpisode27: Taming the Green Eyed Monster & Colouring Outside the Lines Explicit Today my special guest is Dr. Joli Hamilton. Did you know there are different flavours of jealousy? Maybe you get angry, maybe you withdraw, maybe you get sad. It's important to know your style. It can help you recognize when you are feeling emotions of jealousy. Find out some important research about how jealousy shows up for people in different ways.We also learn that jealousy is a triangle unlike envy which is a diad. They are not...2023-01-111h 13
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Spaces In Between Part 2Episode26: The Spaces In Between Part 2 Explicit This is Part 2 of last week's conversation with Lana Elco. Lana Elco is the world’s leading intimacy artist & the creator of the Intimate Universe brand. Specializing in working with prominent visionary women and couples on their most intimate relationships, Lana guides her clients into the deepest level of intimacy and transforms their intimate relationships into a work of Art.
We continue our discussion about the spaces and relationship styles that sit in between the traditional template of monogamy and the radical relationship style of...2023-01-0452 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Spaces In Between Part 1Episode25: The Spaces In Between Part 1 Explicit Today I have the incredible on the show. We get to talk about the spaces and relationship styles that sit in between the traditional template of monogamy and the radical relationship style of polyamory. It's a fascinating conversation about creating specific relationship containers that have agreements built around the needs and desires of the ones in the relationship not the desires of our society.You can find Lana Elco using the following links: https...2022-12-2850 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastLiving Wylde and FreeEpisode24: Living Wylde and Free Explicit My guest today is the incredibly wise and authentic Ranier Wylde. We had such an amazing conversation about living the wild and precious life. We have one life and if we aren't enjoying our life, we get to change it. Rainier says, "The people making the rules are miserable." We don't have to listen to them, follow those who have joy in their lives and know how to be happy instead. That will lead you to true freedom.An experienced teacher, writer, and s...2022-12-211h 22
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPart 2 Devoted to DeviantEpisode23: Part 2 Devoted to Deviant Explicit "The Beast Never Went Back to Sleep!" ~ TracyMy beautiful friend and guest Tracy Violet shares the second part of her journey today. Last week we looked at the transformation from Prude to Nude and this week we look at the more Sexually Free side of her journey of Devoted mom and wife to Deviant Sexual Goddess.Sometimes we have to Break Free from the programming we have been taught our whole lives to actually be free and live authentically. This is...2022-12-141h 04
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPart 1 Prude to NudeEpisode22: Part 1 Prude to Nude Explicit "Nice girls don't!"Oh this is a good one! Today I talk with my dear friend Tracy Violet about her amazing journey from being a complete guilt ridden prude to a confident nudist. It's the story of so many that are struggling with the shameful programming and ready to make shifts in their lives.The transition from Stay-at-Home devoted mom and wife to living free and authentically is not an easy transition but Tracy did it. She was able to let go of the prgramming...2022-12-0744 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Body Never LiesEpisode21: The Body Never Lies Explicit My guest today is Gareth Riddy. Gareth is a healer, author, speaker & tone lowerer.Reformed(ish) naughty boy, with a deep personal experience & knowledge of what it means to feel like arse, & what it takes not to feel like arse.By day he helps people heal, unscrambling the neurological nonsense that underlies people's physical & emotional issues.By night he strangles his friends while trying not to get strangled, on the jujitsu matts.Yin & yangIn this conversation...2022-11-301h 13
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow to Break the Cycle and Finally Accept YourselfEpisode20: How to Break the Cycle and Finally Accept Yourself Explicit This week's topic is so critical for having healthy relationships. It really is the foundation for everything. We cannot continue to expect others to give us the love we are unwilling to give ourselves. My guest Jen McCutcheon and I have a beautiful discussion about breaking out of the cycle of self sabotage and finally accepting ourselves. What a beautiful way to live!To truly accept ourselves we need to let go of needing validation from others. We must be able to...2022-11-2357 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastYou Can't Be Free Sexually If You're Not Free!Episode19: You Can't Be Free Sexually If You're Not Free! Explicit "You can't be FREE sexually if you're not FREE!" ~Glen MitchellI had the pleasure of having this conversation with Hypnotherapist Glen Mitchell. We discuss what freedom actually is and how to have it. Freedom begins and ends in the same place; the mind! Victor Frankle in his book "Man's Search For Meaning," says that the only freedoms we have are the ones we create in our own mind. We can control how we respond to a situation even if...2022-11-1646 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBreaking Free SexuallyEpisode18: Breaking Free Sexually Explicit In today's episode we really dig into what it looks like to Break Free Sexually. Sometimes the programming is so deep either through indoctrination or our culture. Regardless, it becomes imbedded in our consciousness and unless we are willing to take a look at what we actually believe, we won't ever be free sexually. The awakening process forces us to shed some of the programming that certainly every woman has had. However, men also struggle to break free from the programming. I am thrilled to have my dear...2022-11-091h 06
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastHow Vulnerability is a Superpower!Episode17: How Vulnerability is a Superpower! Explicit Today's episode is an awesome conversation with my guest Joshua Ludlam, the Exponential Coach and BelongKing.Always looking for the possibility and the path to connection, he coaches and speaks on how to create powerful partnership, belonging and authentic expression in every area of life. He coaches leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners on how to Become Exponential and when not working, immerses himself in play, fun and self expression. He is also a TEDx speaker and gave a talk called "Belong Anywhere, Thrive Everywhere"...2022-11-021h 23
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Innocence of Sexuality Part 2Episode16: The Innocence of Sexuality Part 2 Explicit Welcome to Part 2 of this conversation with my special guest and dear friend Rosanna "RozyGlow" Hanness. Today we get into the Innocence of Sexuality compared to how it is perceived by society as evil and shameful. We discuss the process of birth and how the fear of pain makes things worse. We need to be open to receive pain and let it flow through us to birth true joy in our lives. Every good thing has the potential for pain and discomfort but it is how...2022-10-261h 00
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Innocence of Sexuality Part 1Episode15: The Innocence of Sexuality Part 1 Explicit Today's guest is my dear dear friend Rosanna "RozyGlow" Hanness and we get into the Innocence of Sexuality and the difference of how it is perceived by society as evil and shameful.Rosanna is a channel of Divine Grace, CoCreatrice of Paradise Earth and the founder of the #StarPeace movement. StarPeace is designed to seed a positive narrative into the collective consciousness of humanity allowing a shift of perspective regarding the past and the present, so we can live a future we truly desire, personally and...2022-10-1954 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastCreating Safety from the HEARTEpisode14: Creating Safety from the HEART Explicit Today my special guest is Leanne Million Leanne Million, is a Relationship & Sexuality Coach specializing in the polyamorous, consensual non-monogamous and kink communities. We talk about how to create safety and hold space for loved ones in relationships. It is so important to know how to make people feel safe if we want to allow others to authentically communicate their truth. She takes us through a wonderful acrostic using the word HEART.Creating Safety in a Relationship by Opening Your...2022-10-121h 06
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastJourney Away From Shame Part 2Episode13: Journey Away From Shame Part 2 Explicit Today we finish the conversation with special guest and co-host Xavier Kain. We continue to talk about our journeys away from shame to authenticity. Our discussion starts with our connection with others and the beauty of finding your tribe. We laugh, tell stories, and go on tangents. Some of this weeks tangents take us to places like addiction, STIs, shifting and renegotiating relationships, along with sometimes having to end relationships. However, we try to maintain the thread of shame and it's effects throughout the conversation. See if we...2022-10-051h 02
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastJourney Away From Shame Part 1Episode12: Journey Away From Shame Part 1 Explicit Today I have a special guest co-host Xavier Kain. We talk about our journeys away from shame to authenticity. We discuss how religion played a part in the shame we felt in our lives. We laugh, tell stories, and go on tangents. However, we try to maintain the thread of shame and it's effects throughout the conversation. See if we managed to keep the thread going. Regardless, it was a fun episode to record and I hope you learn a lot and can relate to what we share...2022-09-281h 09
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastFreedom & Red Flags Part 2Episode 11: Freedom & Red Flags Part 2 Explicit Today's episode features my lovely friend Connie Pretula .Connie Pretula, The Menopause Navigator and Holistic Wellness Strategist, creates bespoke and impactful health and wellness experiences to empower women to put themselves first so they can live their most vibrant and vivacious life after 50.
At age 44 Connie was 30 pounds overweight, depressed, exhausted, and unhealthy. It took her another 9 years to start to get serious about her health and live a life fuelled by her goals and dreams, not someone else’s. Connie’s wake-up call was when her body...2022-09-211h 03
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastFreedom & Red Flags Part 1Episode 10: Freedom & Red Flags Part 1 Explicit Today's episode features my lovely friend . Here are the ways you can get in contact with Connie and learn more about what she does. Today she shares her experience with polyamory. She talks about the wonderful Freedom and joy she experienced as she discovered this world. She is vulnerable about all the aspects of the experience including the negative ones and we unpack what went wrong, the Red Flags, and how to avoid this in...2022-09-1455 min
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastPowerlessness to Passion in RelationshipsEpisode 9: Powerlessness to Passion in Relationships Explicit Welcome back to Breaking Free Authentically! Today I have a special guest on the show. His name is Moritz Kerkmann Hood and he and his wife Sasha founded Kerkmann Hood Coaching. They are both experts on Human Sexuality.We talk about how to move from that feeling of powerlessness to rekindling passion once again in a relationship. We take you through a bit of the male vs female perspective to show how we all feel a sense of powerlessness for different reasons.2022-09-071h 15
Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastRenegotiating and Redesigning Your RelationshipEpisode8: Renegotiating and Redesigning Your Relationship Explicit Today I have a special guest on the show. We talk about renegotiating and redesigning our relationships. We change as we grow and so do our partners. It's important to realize that we are allowed to renegotiate a relationship. It should always be growing along with us. We are allowed to explore new things and have desires that don't conform to everyone else's standards. We talk about Conscious Uncoupling. We discuss sex clubs and how to not be "that guy." We talk about shame and sex and sex...2022-08-3142 minBreaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastMonogamy, Non-Monogamy, and MisconceptionsEpisode7: Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, and Misconceptions Explicit Have you ever wondered what the differences are between Monogamy and Non-Monogamy? Well, today you find out and we also take a look at 8 common misconceptions associated with Ethical or Consensual Non-Monogamy. We also take a look at the History of Monogamy and how it came to be. Are we meant to be monogamous? Is it more natural?Tune in to find out!Everything You Wanted to Know About Ethical Non-Monogamy – SheKnowsA brief history of monogamy. | maudeGlossary of Terms – polyammering[03:00] Defining Monogamy and Ethical/ Cons...2022-08-241h 09Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastRelationship Myths and How They Affect UsEpisode6: Relationship Myths and How They Affect Us Explicit Today we explore the relationship myths that keep us in unhealthy relationship patterns. We take a look at how it impacts the music we listen to about love and phrases we use regularly to convey love. We learn how to unpack some of these ideas to increase awareness about the effects of our programming on our relationships.[00:00] Intro[05:11] Dear Mr. McCartneyDr. Legs Letter to Mr. McCartney[10:22] My problematic Relationship Beliefs from My ManifestoMarriage is expected to...2022-08-171h 29Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastMy Manifesto: Sharing My Mission, Vision, and PassionEpisode5: My Manifesto: Sharing My Mission, Vision, and Passion Explicit In this episode, I share with you My Manifesto! I explain to you my mission to normalize Ethical Non-Monogamy and my vision of how I plan on doing that. I want you to understand the passion I have for this work and why I think it's so transformative and life-changing. There is nothing quite like getting to be authentically me and having such an incredible community and tribe in my life who supports and loves me. I want that for everyone and I want you...2022-08-1052 minBreaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastLet's Talk About Sexual ShameEpisode4: Let's Talk About Sexual Shame Explicit What is Sexual Shame?“Sexual shame refers to the feeling of profound responsibility and deep remorse associated with participation in and/or thoughts and fantasies about sexual activity.” - Dr. Kelifern Pomeranz, Psy.D., CST (Clinical Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Coach, and Relationship Expert)"A high level of sexual shame can place an individual at risk for sexual dysfunction, impaired relationships, and sexual acting out.” - Dr. Kelifern Pomeranzhttps://www.drpomeranz.com/sexual-shameWhat do people feel shame about?Body...2022-08-031h 07Breaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastThe Secret to Having an Empowered RelationshipEpisode3: The Secret to Having an Empowered Relationship Explicit What makes a good relationship?Everybody says that communication is the key to having a good relationshipI disagreeI believe that you must establish other things before you can have good communicationSafety and ConnectionNo communication without SafetyNo safety without ConnectionNovelty keeps things fresh and excitingSafetyHolding spaceNo judgmentSex positivity can create safetyListeningBeing openNot taking things personallyTaking a breakConnectionWhat kinds of things make you feel connected?FoodActivitiesCuddlingSexDiscussionsSportsTravelingInterestsAre you familiar with Love Languages?Gary...2022-07-2755 minBreaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastSex Positivity and Why It's ImportantEpisode 2: Sex Positivity and Why It's Important Explicit What is Sex Positivity?Taking a look at an article written by Morgan Mandriota called “All About Sex Positivity” https://psychcentral.com/health/sex-positivity-meaningIt's well written and has some great explanations and resources“My personal working definition of ‘sex positivity’ is operating around the topics of human sexuality, health, and pleasure with respect and without shame or stigma. This includes gender identity, orientation, sex education, nudity, relationship styles, body positivity, safer sex, reproductive equity, and much more,” says Goody Howard, a resident sex educator for sexual hygiene and...2022-07-2056 minBreaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastBible School Graduate Turned Playboy EnthusiastEpisode 1: Bible School Graduate Turned Playboy EnthusiastWelcome to the very first podcast of Breaking Free Authentically. I’m so excited to finally be sharing with you all these things going on in my head.I thought it would be good to start at the beginning of this whole journey for me as the past ten years have been so life-changing. I want you to understand why the title Breaking Free Authentically is so important to me.I always like to say that I’m a Bible School Graduate, Turned Playboy Enthusiast...2022-07-1349 minBreaking Free Authentically: The Sex Positive Relationship PodcastWhat is Breaking Free Authentically?Welcome to Breaking Free Authentically, The Sex Positive Relationship Podcast. I’m your host Karine Bedard, and as an Elite Relationship Designer and Empowerment and Sex Positive Relationship Coach, I am passionate about helping my clients Break Free from the religious and societal programming they have been given about Sexuality and Relationships. We are taught that there is a right way to do things and that Sex is shameful for some reason. Even if we are not religious, we do not realize how much religion actually informs our social programming, which filters down into everything else in our l...2022-06-2905 min
Fabulous To Meet YouKarine Bedard - Ethical Non-Monogamist and Relationship Designer* EXPLICIT IN PARTS *Hi friendsIt was fascinating chatting to the fascinating Karine Bedard about ethical non-monogamy, sex positivity and open relationships.She is such a delightful, joyful person. A real girl-next-door musician that has this other side to her. I hope you'll enjoy listening and if this world is new to you as it was to me, I'm sure you'll find it insightful.See you next time,Yolanda ♥️ABOUTThis interview forms part of my Fabulous To Meet You Series of interviews of peo...2022-06-1342 min