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Kelly McDonnell-Arnold
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The Postpartum Support Summit Podcast
S. 3 - Ep. 5 Special session - Round table discussion on Sex after Baby
Rebecca is joined by some amazing individuals to chat about a HOT topic for our postpartum parents - Sex after Baby!Our Panelists:Keri Martin Vrbanac - Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at A Body In Motion RehabilitationErin McArthur - Holistic Reproductive PractitionerGina Gersh - Lulla By Gina Sleep ConsultingKelly McDonnell-Arnold - Bliss Counselling + PsychotherapyFind us on Instagram at @the.postpratum.support.summit
2023-03-18
1h 16
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep.142 Offering Online Programs as Part of a Team
If you’re a part of a larger team, a contractor inside an organization, or work in a clinic splitting your income with the owner, you may wonder if you could offer a group program. Perhaps if it would be worth your time? It can be difficult to envision what your online group program looks like associated with the other programs and services that your collaborative team offers. Does it include other members of the team? How much time will it take me to get it up and going? Will it be...
2021-12-09
33 min
Higher Sex
Ask For What You Want: Owning Your Sexual Experience with Amie Latta
In today’s episode, Kelly is joined by relationship and sex therapy specialist, Amie Latta. She believes you deserve to feel alive in your relationships, loved in your body, and vibrant in all areas of your life. Amie is helping alleviate pain in sex, bring about education, and dismantle shame derived from past narratives among faith-based communities. If you have pain during sex, struggle with telling your partner what you desire, or are just looking to learn more about owning your sexual experience, this episode is for you. Today on Higher Sex: Navigating painf...
2021-06-11
39 min
Higher Sex
Ask For What You Want: Owning Your Sexual Experience with Amie Latta
In today’s episode, Kelly is joined by relationship and sex therapy specialist, Amie Latta. She believes you deserve to feel alive in your relationships, loved in your body, and vibrant in all areas of your life. Amie is helping alleviate pain in sex, bring about education, and dismantle shame derived from past narratives among faith-based communities. If you have pain during sex, struggle with telling your partner what you desire, or are just looking to learn more about owning your sexual experience, this episode is for you. Today on Higher Sex: Navigating painf...
2021-06-11
39 min
Higher Sex
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters with Dr. Laurie Mintz
Today, Kelly is joined by Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a tenured college professor at the University of Florida, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist with over 30 years of experience working with private clients, on both general and sexual issues. She is the author of two books aimed at empowering women sexually: Becoming Cliterate and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. In today’s conversation, they explore sexual scripts, the orgasm gap and much more! So, if you are looking to become Cliterate, hit play because this is another juicy one! Today...
2021-05-27
31 min
Higher Sex
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters with Dr. Laurie Mintz
Today, Kelly is joined by Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a tenured college professor at the University of Florida, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist with over 30 years of experience working with private clients, on both general and sexual issues. She is the author of two books aimed at empowering women sexually: Becoming Cliterate and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. In today’s conversation, they explore sexual scripts, the orgasm gap and much more! So, if you are looking to become Cliterate, hit play because this is another juicy one! Today...
2021-05-27
31 min
Higher Sex
Reaching Your Sexual Potential with Carlyle Jansen
Are you someone who struggles to climax? Do you wish you knew how to orgasm more than one time? Do you feel confident, curious, and explorative with your partner? Not everyone knows what they are doing in the bedroom, what they truly desire, or how to reach their ultimate sexual potential and that is exactly why Kelly brought Carlyle Jansen onto the show for today’s episode. Carlyle is a Canada-based licensed sex therapist, author, and founder of Good For Her. She got her start when she gave an impromptu sex toys seminar at her sister’s bridal shower in 1...
2021-05-14
50 min
Higher Sex
Reaching Your Sexual Potential with Carlyle Jansen
Are you someone who struggles to climax? Do you wish you knew how to orgasm more than one time? Do you feel confident, curious, and explorative with your partner? Not everyone knows what they are doing in the bedroom, what they truly desire, or how to reach their ultimate sexual potential and that is exactly why Kelly brought Carlyle Jansen onto the show for today’s episode. Carlyle is a Canada-based licensed sex therapist, author, and founder of Good For Her. She got her start when she gave an impromptu sex toys seminar at her sister’s bridal shower in 1...
2021-05-14
50 min
Higher Sex
Let’s Get Sensual with Dr. Cat Meyer
Does sensuality feel inaccessible for you? Do you assume sensuality and sexuality are the same thing? Are you struggling to drop into your body, slow down, and stay present amidst your empire-building, fast-paced, work-centric life? Do you find yourself saying “I’m not in the mood for sex” more times than not? If so, then this episode is for you! Kelly has Dr. Cat Meyer, LMT on the show today! Dr. Cat is a licensed therapist, sexologist, sensual yoga teacher, podcast host, and more. Listen to the way Dr. Cat Meyer explains how even eating blueberries, drinking tea, or applyin...
2021-05-03
42 min
Higher Sex
Let’s Get Sensual with Dr. Cat Meyer
Does sensuality feel inaccessible for you? Do you assume sensuality and sexuality are the same thing? Are you struggling to drop into your body, slow down, and stay present amidst your empire-building, fast-paced, work-centric life? Do you find yourself saying “I’m not in the mood for sex” more times than not? If so, then this episode is for you! Kelly has Dr. Cat Meyer, LMT on the show today! Dr. Cat is a licensed therapist, sexologist, sensual yoga teacher, podcast host, and more. Listen to the way Dr. Cat Meyer explains how even eating blueberries, drinking tea, or applyin...
2021-05-03
42 min
Higher Sex
Intimacy & Communication with Jo Flannery
Did you know that a key foundation to intimacy is the quality of your communication? The problem is, your partner is not a mind-reader so you have to not only understand your own sexuality and desires but then know how to communicate those to your partner or partners. Don’t worry, your two favorite sexologists, Kelly and Jo are here to spill all the secrets, tips and tricks. Hit play and let’s get intimate. Today on Higher Sex:Why communication is essential for great sex Why scheduling time for physical and emotional intima...
2021-04-08
38 min
Higher Sex
Intimacy & Communication with Jo Flannery
Did you know that a key foundation to intimacy is the quality of your communication? The problem is, your partner is not a mind-reader so you have to not only understand your own sexuality and desires but then know how to communicate those to your partner or partners. Don’t worry, your two favorite sexologists, Kelly and Jo are here to spill all the secrets, tips and tricks. Hit play and let’s get intimate. Today on Higher Sex:Why communication is essential for great sex Why scheduling time for physical and emotional intima...
2021-04-08
38 min
Higher Sex
When to Start Couple’s Therapy with Tammy Benwell
Don’t be another couple that waits too long to get into therapy. Tammy Benwell is a colleague of Kelly’s at Bliss Counseling in Waterloo, where she specializes in individual and relationship therapy, sex therapy, and a master's level of social work. Tammy explains the benefits of starting couple’s therapy sooner than you may think. She has a beautiful way of articulating why you may be feeling unheard, pushed aside, or unaroused in your relationship. And even if you are that couple who “never fights,” you’ll want to listen to this one because there is a massive invi...
2021-04-02
37 min
Higher Sex
When to Start Couple’s Therapy with Tammy Benwell
Don’t be another couple that waits too long to get into therapy. Tammy Benwell is a colleague of Kelly’s at Bliss Counseling in Waterloo, where she specializes in individual and relationship therapy, sex therapy, and a master's level of social work. Tammy explains the benefits of starting couple’s therapy sooner than you may think. She has a beautiful way of articulating why you may be feeling unheard, pushed aside, or unaroused in your relationship. And even if you are that couple who “never fights,” you’ll want to listen to this one because there is a massive invi...
2021-04-02
37 min
Higher Sex
Sexual Engagement + Setting the Mood with Jo Flannery
Are you still navigating seasons of desire discrepancy and feeling lost out at sea? If so, today’s episode is for you. Kelly brought Jo Flannery, the desire discrepancy expert, and sexologist, back to the show for a steamy, playful and informative conversation. They discuss three different ways to engage in sex, how to cultivate desire, and more! Today on Higher Sex: Three different ways to engage in sex The importance of context when cultivating desire Ways mental and physical health play a role in your sex life How to have “vacation sex” anywhere...
2021-03-23
24 min
Higher Sex
Sexual Engagement + Setting the Mood with Jo Flannery
Are you still navigating seasons of desire discrepancy and feeling lost out at sea? If so, today’s episode is for you. Kelly brought Jo Flannery, the desire discrepancy expert, and sexologist, back to the show for a steamy, playful and informative conversation. They discuss three different ways to engage in sex, how to cultivate desire, and more! Today on Higher Sex: Three different ways to engage in sex The importance of context when cultivating desire Ways mental and physical health play a role in your sex life How to have “vacation sex” anywhere...
2021-03-23
24 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep.102 Going Virtual to Expand Your Business with Sharon Fast
Listen on your favourite podcast app like iTunes or Spotify. Have you offered in person group programs before - and wondered how you could transition those to online? If so, you’ll want to catch this episode about expanding your business by going virtual. Today, we have another amazing client, Sharon Fast, Registered Dietitian and private practice owner of HealthStyle Solutions. She shares her story about where she was in her practice a year ago, what her goal was and how her first launch of her program went. Here’s what we talked a...
2021-03-04
45 min
Higher Sex
Sex Therapy & Mindful Sex with Lindsay Kenna
Do you have a mindfulness practice? If not, you will want to create one after listening to this episode. Kelly has sex therapist, Lindsay Kenna on today. She believes in the power of bringing mindfulness to the bedroom and has tons of great tips for you in today’s show. Today on Higher Sex:The importance of getting clear on what sex means for you Exploring sex beyond penetration Suggestions for improving communication, comfort, and pleasure around sexEstablishing a mindfulness practice for life and how it helps in the bedroom
2021-02-26
28 min
Higher Sex
Sex Therapy & Mindful Sex with Lindsay Kenna
Do you have a mindfulness practice? If not, you will want to create one after listening to this episode. Kelly has sex therapist, Lindsay Kenna on today. She believes in the power of bringing mindfulness to the bedroom and has tons of great tips for you in today’s show. Today on Higher Sex:The importance of getting clear on what sex means for you Exploring sex beyond penetration Suggestions for improving communication, comfort, and pleasure around sexEstablishing a mindfulness practice for life and how it helps in the bedroom
2021-02-26
28 min
Higher Sex
Kink, Pleasure, and Sexploration with Luna Matatas
So you are looking to learn more about kink, pleasure, and sexploration huh? Well, you came to the right place. Kelly and her steamy guest, Luna Matatas will tell you all you need to know in this episode of Higher Sex. Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 10 years of experience in sexual health and wellness internationally and locally. She creates a down-to-earth, safe, non-judgemental space that promotes sexual curiosity and exploration with erotic imagination. No topic is off-limits for these two so what are you waiting for? Hit play! Today on H...
2021-02-24
37 min
Higher Sex
Kink, Pleasure, and Sexploration with Luna Matatas
So you are looking to learn more about kink, pleasure, and sexploration huh? Well, you came to the right place. Kelly and her steamy guest, Luna Matatas will tell you all you need to know in this episode of Higher Sex. Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 10 years of experience in sexual health and wellness internationally and locally. She creates a down-to-earth, safe, non-judgemental space that promotes sexual curiosity and exploration with erotic imagination. No topic is off-limits for these two so what are you waiting for? Hit play! Today on H...
2021-02-24
37 min
Higher Sex
Exploring Desire Discrepancy with Jo Flannery
Are you sensing a bit of desire discrepancy in your sex life? Kelly and her guest, Jo Flannery, are here to normalize this. In this episode, they discuss how to navigate desire discrepancy and rejection, the importance of knowing your own body, and embracing self-pleasure. Jo Flannery is a sex therapist specializing in desire discrepancy at Bliss Chicago Psychotherapy in Illinois. Today on Higher Sex:Normalizing sexual desire discrepancy in relationshipsThe natural progression of spontaneous, sexual, and responsive desire The importance of understanding your sexual accelerators and brakesHow to navigate rejection The importance of...
2021-02-04
32 min
Higher Sex
Exploring Desire Discrepancy with Jo Flannery
Are you sensing a bit of desire discrepancy in your sex life? Kelly and her guest, Jo Flannery, are here to normalize this. In this episode, they discuss how to navigate desire discrepancy and rejection, the importance of knowing your own body, and embracing self-pleasure. Jo Flannery is a sex therapist specializing in desire discrepancy at Bliss Chicago Psychotherapy in Illinois. Today on Higher Sex:Normalizing sexual desire discrepancy in relationshipsThe natural progression of spontaneous, sexual, and responsive desire The importance of understanding your sexual accelerators and brakesHow to navigate rejection The importance of...
2021-02-04
32 min
Higher Sex
Sex Education with Stacey Jacobs
Are you curious about the best ways to talk about sex? Whether you are a parent anxious about having the dreaded sex talk or wanting to understand sexual desires and health better, this episode is for you. Stacey Jacobs is a sex educator, and no topic is off-limits when she is in the room. Today on Higher Sex: How to talk to your children about sex Creative sex-talk conversation starters for consent, relationships, and sex for parents Different ways to discuss and model consent How the global pandemic has amplified skin hunger and feeling...
2021-01-28
38 min
Higher Sex
Sex Education with Stacey Jacobs
Are you curious about the best ways to talk about sex? Whether you are a parent anxious about having the dreaded sex talk or wanting to understand sexual desires and health better, this episode is for you. Stacey Jacobs is a sex educator, and no topic is off-limits when she is in the room. Today on Higher Sex: How to talk to your children about sex Creative sex-talk conversation starters for consent, relationships, and sex for parents Different ways to discuss and model consent How the global pandemic has amplified skin hunger and feeling...
2021-01-28
38 min
Higher Sex
Sex During and After Pregnancy with Ashley Mariani
Curious about the ways sex changes during and after pregnancy? How do we do it? When do we do it? Should we do it? Ashley Mariani is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in perinatal, mental, and sexual health. She helps clients navigate the necessary conversations around sex, pleasure, intimacy, and more. Today on Higher Sex:How Ashley found her passion in perinatal, sexual, and mental health workExplore the ways sex can change during and after pregnancy How to express sexual desires with your partnerExplore orgasmic birth A reminder to stay patient and...
2021-01-21
38 min
Higher Sex
Sex During and After Pregnancy with Ashley Mariani
Curious about the ways sex changes during and after pregnancy? How do we do it? When do we do it? Should we do it? Ashley Mariani is a clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in perinatal, mental, and sexual health. She helps clients navigate the necessary conversations around sex, pleasure, intimacy, and more. Today on Higher Sex:How Ashley found her passion in perinatal, sexual, and mental health workExplore the ways sex can change during and after pregnancy How to express sexual desires with your partnerExplore orgasmic birth A reminder to stay patient and...
2021-01-21
38 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep. 94 Q&A with Steph: How do I price my program and find clients who will pay for it?
As you’re thinking about creating your online program, is knowing how to price it and how to find clients to pay those prices something that you’re wondering about? If so, you’ll want to listen to this bonus episode! We’re back with answering more questions from our audience members, and today we have Whitney Crouch, Registered Dietitian who specializes in treating women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Today, we’re focusing on her question, “How do I price my program and find clients who will pay for it?” Here’s what we...
2021-01-19
23 min
The Naked Mama
Higher Sex with Sexologist Kelly McDonnell-Arnold
Kelly McDonnell-Arnold is a sex therapist and host of the Higher Sex podcast. Today’s conversation is all about self-pleasure, sexual growth, and navigating partnership when your desires change. Kelly shares how parents can approach conversations about pleasure and consent with their kids, and why it’s important to look at your own discomforts. Kelli + Kelly also talk about bisexuality and cultivating a healthy relationship with porn.Today on The Kelli Show:Sources of sexual shame for couplesHow self-pleasure enhances your sex lifeApproaching sex conversations with kidsHealing after sexual traumaNavigating desire discrepancy with your...
2021-01-18
53 min
Higher Sex
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Sexual Health with Keri Martin Vrbanac
Did you know your back, abdominal, or hip pain could actually be caused by your pelvic floor? Keri Martin Vrbanac is a pelvic therapist and is here to educate and normalize the conversation around pelvic health, exploring the topics of painful intercourse, Kegels, prolapses, and options to consider before opting for surgery.Today on Higher Sex:Body pain stemming from the pelvic floorNormalizing and de-stigmatizing pelvic health conversationsPainful intercourse: it is not normalHow Keri helps new moms & preps women for childbirthValidating your clients’ painWhen Kegels are not the right exercise for youSymptoms and ty...
2021-01-14
49 min
Higher Sex
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Sexual Health with Keri Martin Vrbanac
Did you know your back, abdominal, or hip pain could actually be caused by your pelvic floor? Keri Martin Vrbanac is a pelvic therapist and is here to educate and normalize the conversation around pelvic health, exploring the topics of painful intercourse, Kegels, prolapses, and options to consider before opting for surgery.Today on Higher Sex:Body pain stemming from the pelvic floorNormalizing and de-stigmatizing pelvic health conversationsPainful intercourse: it is not normalHow Keri helps new moms & preps women for childbirthValidating your clients’ painWhen Kegels are not the right exercise for youSymptoms and ty...
2021-01-14
49 min
Higher Sex
Higher Sex - The Trailer
The insatiably curious sexologist and psychotherapist Kelly McDonnell-Arnold hosts this playful and intellectually thought-provoking podcast bringing you next level education on sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. It’s time to elevate the conversation around sex and say what no one else is willing to, but everyone is thinking. Welcome to Higher Sex.
2021-01-04
03 min
Higher Sex
Higher Sex - The Trailer
The insatiably curious sexologist and psychotherapist Kelly McDonnell-Arnold hosts this playful and intellectually thought-provoking podcast bringing you next level education on sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. It’s time to elevate the conversation around sex and say what no one else is willing to, but everyone is thinking. Welcome to Higher Sex.
2021-01-04
03 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep. 90 Start with the Vision
As we end the year 2020, one of the most difficult years that we have ever faced together worldwide, nothing matters more than you reconnecting to your vision for your life and business. Having a clear vision will allow you to feel confident in knowing why you continue to persist, show up and take action towards your goals and dreams. Before we move into the next podcast in the series that I've created for you, about going from zero dollars to $500K in sales for your online group program, we need to talk about your vision....
2020-12-24
23 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep. 87 A Full Result Program
Often being asked what we sell can make us feel uncomfortable. When we think about what we sell, we feel more like a business. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are not just health practitioners, we are business owners too. When you are developing a practice, serving clients, receiving payment for those services, growing that practice, and making more money, you are running a business. Today, I’m talking about pivoting your one-to-one client business model to include an online program, and some of the elements that you want to think about building int...
2020-11-21
22 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep. 75 Build It As You Go with Beth Auguste
Hearing other people’s stories is such a great way to learn, connect, feel inspired and motivated. It’s fun to see how people started in their health career, made the decision to create an online program, launched their program and then share what they’re doing now. Today, we have another incredible guest and client, Beth Auguste, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, certified women’s fitness specialist and board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management. She shares her journey, what worked for her and how she implemented strategies to take action on her goal of creating and launching an onlin...
2020-08-06
45 min
The Leveraged Practice Podcast
Ep. 63 Adding an Online Program to a Full Brick and Mortar Practice with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold
I love to share stories - especially stories of health practitioners who have taken the career or business they're been dreaming of, created a plan and made it happen. There’s one story that I share often with my clients, as an example of when developing an online program was the right next step and fit perfectly with a growing and successful practice. Today, I’m excited to have our guest, my dear friend and client, Kelly McDonnell-Arnold, Sex and Relationship Therapist, Founder of a collaborative private therapy practice called Bliss Counselling, and Co-Founder of Sexol...
2020-05-14
45 min
The Maker's Collective Podcast
Episode 57: Mental Health // Sex Therapy, Relationships, Sexual Health and Desire with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold // Clinical Sexologist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, and Owner of Bliss Counselling
In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold, a clinical sexologist and sex & relationship therapist and owner of Bliss Counselling. This woman and this conversation are ev-er-y-thing. Sex is normal. Experiencing issues in your sex life is normal. It’s all NORMAL. We hope this conversation will get you thinking, help you feel (that’s right!) normal, and as Lacey mentions in the intro, get you talking about sex, ba-by! Topics covered: Meet Kelly - her journey to becoming a clinical sexologist and a sex & relationship therapistNormalizing conversations about sex with kids in your l...
2019-05-28
1h 04
The Maker's Collective Podcast
Episode 57: Mental Health // Sex Therapy, Relationships, Sexual Health and Desire with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold // Clinical Sexologist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, and Owner of Bliss Counselling
In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we sit down with Kelly McDonnell-Arnold, a clinical sexologist and sex & relationship therapist and owner of Bliss Counselling. This woman and this conversation are ev-er-y-thing. Sex is normal. Experiencing issues in your sex life is normal. It’s all NORMAL. We hope this conversation will get you thinking, help you feel (that’s right!) normal, and as Lacey mentions in the intro, get you talking about sex, ba-by! Topics covered: Meet Kelly - her journey to becoming a clinical sexologist and a sex & relationship therapistNormalizing conversations about sex with kids in your l...
2019-05-28
1h 04
The Maker's Collective Podcast
Minisode 55: Mental Health // What’s Happening This Month
In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we recap our incredible experience at our last Shop Talk Series event in April and introduce our theme for May and what’s coming up for The Maker’s Collective. There’s a lot to take in here, so we’ll let you get to it! Topics covered: April recapWe did our second Shop Talk Series panel eventOur next one is coming up on June 17May’s theme is Mental HealthThe Maker’s Collective is growing up!We’re leveling this podcast up and hiring an editorWe’re also opening a business account a...
2019-05-08
18 min
The Maker's Collective Podcast
Minisode 55: Mental Health // What’s Happening This Month
In this episode of The Maker’s Collective Podcast we recap our incredible experience at our last Shop Talk Series event in April and introduce our theme for May and what’s coming up for The Maker’s Collective. There’s a lot to take in here, so we’ll let you get to it! Topics covered: April recapWe did our second Shop Talk Series panel eventOur next one is coming up on June 17May’s theme is Mental HealthThe Maker’s Collective is growing up!We’re leveling this podcast up and hiring an editorWe’re also opening a business account a...
2019-05-08
18 min
The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast
005: S-E-X: How To Get Your Groove Back with Kelly McDonnell Arnold
In this episode I chat with Kelly McDonnell Arnold, a Certified Sexologist, Individual and Relationship Therapist and Masters Level Registered Social Worker (RSW). Basically, she’s a sex and relationship guru! We cover everything from how to stop feeling insecure about your husband’s relationship with his ex, to how to get the groove back in your sex life, to how to talk to your partner about your sexual desires, how to find time for sex when you’re too busy/too tired and so much more! After this episode, I can almost guarantee you’ll look at your sex life with...
2018-12-03
37 min
Happiness of Pursuit
HOP #9: Kelly McDonnell-Arnold's journey to becoming a Sexologist
It was so fun chatting with Kelly about her journey to become a "Certified Sexologist," something I didn't even know was possible - and ironically neither did Kelly! She found out that there was a degree being offered in Australia for "sexology," which led to one of the most awkward first day at school stories I have ever heard. Kelly's journey came from a burning desire to understand why it was so taboo to ask and talk about sex. She took that passion and created one of the most unique stories I have heard, about such a life-changing subject. In...
2015-08-24
30 min