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Shameless SexShameless SexBonus Episode: Mary Magdalene and Sacred Sexuality - with Renee BlodgettNovelist, curator, humanitarian, conscious business leader and modern mystic Renee Blodgett has lived multiple lives in one. Having traveled around the world, she has plenty of stories, from riding elephants in the Indian jungle and photographing polar bears in northern Canada to teaching English in Kenya, exploring glaciers in Iceland and selling kilims in Turkey. She has lived in eleven countries, including South Africa during Apartheid and the Gaza Strip.  Her multicultural background and years of experience as a communications strategist have led to a career of uplifting others through content, speaking, coaching and leading. Known as a...2025-05-1749 minTried & True With A Dash of WooTried & True With A Dash of WooMastering the Multi‑Potentialite Mindset with Taylor AllerHave feedback? Text us! Today, Taylor Aller shares her journey as a multi-potentialite who built a six-figure business without social media, revealing how to balance multiple passions without burnout through strategic planning and alignment with core values - and you're gonna love it!We cover:• The key to managing multiple passions: "Don't do everything at once and don't do it by yourself"• How Taylor has thrived without social media since 2019, proving it's possible for most businesses• The transformative "hummingbird revelation" that helped Taylor overcome burnout and shame• Why multi-pa...2025-04-2342 minHello Connecticut!Hello Connecticut!Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield HillsHello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino spoke to Kathy Taylor, President and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation. Many of our community nonprofits who provide vital services are experiencing the direct or indirect effects of federal funding cuts, making this year’s effort even more important than ever. For people who are searching for 'something to do' - supporting local nonprofits is a great way to make a positive impact on our communities. What is Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills? Give Local is a local, online 36 hour-give-a-thon that enables thousands of donors to contribute to over 300 local nonp...2025-04-2110 minWhen You Just Want A Glass Of WineWhen You Just Want A Glass Of WineS1 E1-Introducing When You Just Want A Glass of WineWhen You Just Want a Glass of Wine is a podcast dedicated to making wine drinking more approachable and inclusive. Hosts Zena Polin and Renée Gentry decode the language and unlock the customs of wine drinking with warmth, humor, and zero pretension. Hosted by Zena Polin, owner of Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, and Renée Gentry, an attorney and WSET Level 2 wine aficionado-in-progress, the podcast launches on April 22, 2025, following Beauty's RAMMY nomination for Wine Program of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.Weekly episodes include a mix of styles: 🍷 Light Flights – where t...2025-04-1915 minMusing InterruptusMusing Interruptus15. 15 on April 15thHello, Welcome. I’m Renée Valentina and this is Musing Interruptus. Musing Interruptus is a podcast for sharing thoughts and stories and enjoying idiomatic phrases. You can read along; just click on continue reading in the description to open a Google Doc with the transcription of this episode. The idiomatic expressions are in italics. Try to get the meaning from the context and then look them up to see if you were right. If you like it, subscribe, follow, and share, but more importantly, continue the conversation. Drop a comment with your answers to today’s questions! I love...2025-04-1906 minThe Intimacy LabThe Intimacy LabCoach Alex RayIn this engaging conversation, Michelle Renee and Coach Alex Ray explore themes of confidence, self-esteem, and the intricacies of sexual identity and kink. They share their origin story, discuss working with social anxiety in social settings, and delve into the importance of communication in intimate relationships. The dialogue also touches on asexuality, the concept of pegging, and the significance of education in understanding kink. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of curiosity and openness in sexual exploration, redefining what success looks like in intimate experiences. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Alex explore themes of intimacy, authenticity, and...2025-04-171h 11Wisdom RisingWisdom RisingShadow Work: Alchemy Through Spiritual ArchetypesSend Us a Message!Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same self-sabotaging patterns? Or why certain relationships trigger intense emotional responses? Your Archetypes hold the key. In this episode of Wisdom Rising, Christine and Shantel explain how each archetype has both a shadow and light expression, and how recognizing when we're operating from shadow can create profound opportunities for healing and growth.This episode reveals how archetypes—universal energy patterns that exist within all of us—offer a powerful framework for understanding our behaviors, triggers, and deepest patterns. Along the way, you'll disco...2025-04-1450 minThe Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#379 - Weekly Energy Update for April 13 - 20: Taurus SeasonWe’ve made it through the toughest part of 2025—Mercury and Venus retrogrades are officially over, and for the next month, every planet is moving forward. This rare momentum creates the perfect opportunity to finally make progress and move ahead. The heavy energy of the past few months is lifting, and we’re stepping into something lighter, more hopeful, and expansive. This week is packed with powerful energy resets—Passover, the final days of Aries season, and the upcoming Easter all align with spring’s theme of renewal and rebirth. Passover especially acts like a cosmic reset button, re...2025-04-1307 minWisdom RisingWisdom RisingSomatic Alchemy & The Priestess Path with KashiSend Us a Message!In today's episode, Christine Renee sits down with her mentor Kashi, the founder of Kundalini Rose, for a soul-stirring exploration of erotic shamanism and feminine power reclamation that will transform how you view your spiritual journey.Kashi brings decades of experience in tantric arts, shamanic practices, and sacred sexuality to this conversation, sharing wisdom gained from over 800 ayahuasca ceremonies and her work creating transformative experiences that merge spiritual and sensual realms. Together, they dive into the often misunderstood world where spirituality meets sensuality, revealing how somatic (fully embodied) practices can heal...2025-04-121h 01Tried & True With A Dash of WooTried & True With A Dash of WooVibrate Higher, Create Louder: Manifesting Your Dream BusinessHave feedback? Text us! We all have the ability to create whatever it is we desire, but many of us keep creating more of what we don't want because we focus on our current reality instead of where we want to go.• Thoughts are not innocent – they send signals and place orders with the universe• Neediness repels while magnetism comes from audacity and taking up space• What you rehearse, you repeat, and what you repeat, you create• Interrupting negative patterns requires asking better questions, not beating yourself up• Take up space unapologetic...2025-04-0924 minScammer StoriesScammer StoriesRomance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situationSend us a textRenee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future.  Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depended on her mother a lot for her day-to -day care. Her future was left in question when her mother died and left her nothing.Click HERE t...2025-04-0831 minWisdom RisingWisdom RisingOur Top Tips for Chakra Energy ExpansionSend Us a Message!The spiritual community has long favored third eye activation and crown chakra work, but we believe true energetic healing begins from the ground up. In this packed and inspiring episode, Christine and Shantel share their personal favorite techniques for activating and balancing each Chakra, revealing how our current collective consciousness is shifting toward deeper, more embodied spiritual work.Along the way, they cover:Our connection to earth, sensuality, and authentic expression.Practical ways to strengthen and release societal conditioning.Gardening and dancing to reconnect with the body.Practical...2025-04-071h 02The Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#378 - Weekly Energy Update for April 6 - 13: Pink Full MoonWith everything going on—eclipses, the equinox, Neptune moving into Aries—it’s been easy to forget Mercury has been retrograde since March 15th. But if your tech’s been acting up, like mine has, that’s your reminder! Mercury finally goes direct on April 7th, and while we may still feel a bit foggy or glitchy for a few days, we’re moving out of that scrambled energy and heading into more clarity and momentum. This week brings a big energetic turning point. We’re exiting the eclipse portal, Mercury is going direct, and Venus follows just minutes a...2025-04-0607 minLADIES LOVE POLITICSLADIES LOVE POLITICSHands Off Social Security - Protest on April 5! w/ Alex Lawson | Social Security WorksJoin a Hands Off Social Security protest near you April 5! Watch the whole interview playlist with Alex Lawson on YouTube. Check out the rest of the interview on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@ladieslovepoliticsCheck out Social Security Works online!Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/socialsecurityworks/Twitter | https://x.com/SSWorksBlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:v57dxvrmaxyprrwdixuva7uxWebsite | https://socialsecurityworks.org/HandsOff Protest | https://handsoff2025.org/***You can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references...2025-04-0403 minThe BariNation PodcastThe BariNation PodcastEp 242 - Dr. Renee Hilton Is Climbing Every Hill for Advocacy and Access to Obesity CareIf you’ve ever wondered how to make a real impact in the fight for obesity care and bariatric surgery access, this episode is for you. We are thrilled to host Dr. Renee Hilton to explore the power of bariatric surgery advocacy—what it takes to push for policy change, how mentorship plays a critical role, and why patient stories are the key to breaking down the stigma surrounding obesity. From the challenges of insurance coverage to the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications, this discussion sheds light on the hurdles and opportunities in bariatric surgery advocacy. Join us to...2025-04-0259 minThe Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#377 - Weekly Energy Update for March 30 - April 6: April Astrology & NumerologySaturday’s Solar Eclipse was already a game-changer, and now Neptune has officially moved into Aries. This is one of the biggest astrological shifts of the year, kicking off a brand-new 14-year cycle that’s going to shake things up in a major way. April feels like a bridge month between the past and the future. The first few months of the year were heavy on retrogrades, keeping us in reflection mode. But now, as we move through April, we’re slowly emerging from that energy and stepping into something totally new. We’re not fully out of the e...2025-03-3009 minLife Coaching for Christians | Faith-Based Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Biblical MindsetLife Coaching for Christians | Faith-Based Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Biblical Mindset100. The Missing Habit in Your Growth Journey (That Makes Everything Easier)We’re celebrating 100 episodes of the show—what?! 🎉 And I couldn’t think of a better topic to mark this milestone than the power of celebration itself. In this episode, I’m teaching you how celebration isn’t just a feel-good moment—it’s a powerful tool for growth. From a neuroscience perspective, celebrating your progress reinforces positive behavior and builds lasting motivation. Spiritually, it’s a way to honor what God is doing in your life. Whether you’ve struggled with consistency or tend to downplay your wins, this episode will show you why learning to celebrate...2025-03-3014 minThe Beautiful and BannedThe Beautiful and BannedS3, E3: The Satanic Verses, Part 1Christine and Jessica discuss one of the most controversial books in the world since its publication in 1988. Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses caused an immediate uproar; after the Ayatollah Khomeini declared a fatwa, Rushdie spent ten years in hiding. Even when it was over, he was not safe: a knife-wielding attacker in 2022 stabbed him in the face and neck, resulting in several injuries and the loss of his sight in one eye--that attacker will be sentenced in April. Ever wondered why the book was so controversial and what Rushdie said that was so offensive? Join us for the first o...2025-03-2755 minThe Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#375 - Spring 2025 Astrology Forecast with Theresa TranSpring begins a brand-new astrological year, bringing powerful endings, fresh beginnings, and major transitions. This season is especially pivotal as 2025 is a historic year—by July, every outer planet will have changed signs, signaling the start of a profound new journey for us all. March sets the stage for transformation, urging us to wrap up old chapters and prepare for what’s ahead. With Neptune entering Aries, we’re entering an era of deep spiritual shifts and awakening. Meanwhile, Mercury and Venus Retrograde encourage us to pause, reflect, and realign with our true purpose. In April, a mix of...2025-03-1732 minHeart of the StoryHeart of the StoryAwaken Your Wild Soul w/ Renee Trudeau190 To celebrate Renee's April 25th women's retreat: Tending Your Wild Fire, we're brining back this fan favorite episode. Award winning author and retreat leader Renee Trudeau joins Nadine to talk about the self discernment practices she does when she feels lost, why she walked away from a book deal, how her life has changed in the last 2 years, and why retreat is so important for women. Renee and Nadine geek out on why they love leading & taking retreats. Renee's Info:Subscribe to Renee’s weekly Live Inside Out blog where she shares pers...2025-03-1641 minICONIC HOURICONIC HOURGet Moving | Jodi Stokes Trains Renee Dee & Shares Why Fitness MattersAre you ready to up your workout game? On today’s podcast, Jodi Stokes shares how to make fitness a part of your life in just 21 minutes a day. Plus, she shares her tips for staying consistent and how to optimize your results with good nutrition and a healthy mindset. BACK STORY After receiving her Bachelor of Exercise Science from the University of Arizona, she began her lifelong commitment toward fitness and wellness at the world renowned Canyon Ranch Spa in Tucson, AZ. There she discovered her love for teaching water exercise.  Working for...2025-01-1537 minSave What You Love with Mark TitusSave What You Love with Mark Titus#55 Renee Erickson - Chef, Restauranteur + ArtistRenee Erickson is a James Beard award-winning chef, author, and co-owner of multiple properties in Seattle, Washington: The Walrus and the Carpenter, The Whale Wins, Barnacle, Boat Bar, Bateau, Lioness, Deep Dive, Willmott's Ghost, Westward, and several General Porpoise Doughnuts and Coffee locations. As a Seattle native (well, Woodinville to be exact), Renee's restaurants highlight the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with a European sensibility. Bon Appetit Magazine has compared her to M.F.K. Fisher, Elizabeth David, and Julia Child. Renee Erickson's food, casual style, and appreciation of simple beauty is an inspiration to h...2024-12-021h 20The BariNation PodcastThe BariNation PodcastEp 213 - The Importance of Quality Movement and Maintaining Muscle Mass on the Bariatric Journey with Dr. Renee RogersHave you been trying to figure out how to get back into an exercise routine post surgery and are feeling overwhelmed? Today we are joined by exercise expert, Dr. Renee Rogers to discuss what types of exercise are best post surgery and how to increase your lean muscle tissue that may have been lost after surgery. Dr. Rogers is a wealth of information and she provides excellent clarity about how to determine the best physical activity for yourself, and how to create a realistic plan for your new way of life. Tune in to learn more and get some...2024-09-1144 minThe LeftscapeThe LeftscapeOut Of His Shell (Episode 157)Meet Protest Singer Michael Naphys Michael Naphys is a singer/songwriter from South Jersey. Music has always been a big part of his life, and he has some musical releases including his first original album, Coming Out of my Shell, that we'll learn about in this conversation. Michael performs live acoustic sets in Southern New Jersey including at Whims Brewing in Atco where co-host Robin Renée was lucky enough to catch his set not long ago. He finds using music to express his views on political issues to be very rewarding and empowering, and joins us on The Leftscape t...2024-04-251h 02The Beautiful and BannedThe Beautiful and BannedS1, E9: MolièreChristine chats with special guest, Lucie Tiberghien, about the works of Molière, who was banned 350+ years ago in France, what he did that got the church in France so angry, and why his work still speaks to us today.You can watch his play, The Miser, at "Molière in the Park" this April and May at Prospect Park in Brooklyn (links below)."The Beautiful and Banned" is produced by Jessica Goudeau and Christine Renee Miller. Follow us on social media: @beautifulandbannedpod, @christinereneemiller, and @jessica_goudeau.You can find out how to su...2024-04-2353 minThe Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#321 - Weekly Energy Update for April 21, 2024: Pink Full Moon in ScorpioThis week we experience the most intense full moon of the year. The Pink Moon is on Tuesday, April 23rd. The pink moon is a symbol of rebirth, growth, and renewal. It represents the return of color to the world following winter. We’re getting our color back. We’re getting our spark back! What makes this full moon a whirlwind of transformation is that it's occurring in Scorpio. Scorpio is all about power and transformation. This is an emotional time. This Scorpio full moon comes with one of the most powerful aspects of a...2024-04-2109 minThe LeftscapeThe LeftscapeFenceSitter Film Festival (Episode 156)Kyle Schickner has been a bisexual activist for the past 30 years. His company, FenceSitter Films makes films that tell the stories of women, people of color, and the LGBTQ communities. Kyle was our guest back in November 2021 on Leftscape Episode 113 when we talked about his film, A White Man Walks Into a Barbershop, a documentary of his cross country road trip focused on having down-to-earth conversations about race and racism. Now he is the director of the upcoming FenceSitter Film Festival which is coming right up, April 18th through the 21st at Bernardsville Cinema in Bernardsville, NJ. In the Why...2024-04-131h 16The Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#319 - Weekly Energy Update for April 7, 2024: Solar EclipseGet your eclipse glasses ready. The magical day we've been waiting for all year is tomorrow, Monday, April 8, when there will be a Total Solar Eclipse in Aries. During solar eclipses, the moon is directly between the Earth and Sun and the moon blocks out the sunlight. Solar Eclipses are supercharged, more intense New Moons that mark powerful new beginnings and start a brand-new chapter of our lives.  A Total Solar Eclipse in Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac, is always an incredibly powerful event. This is the first New Moon of the Astrological y...2024-04-0708 minTrue for YouTrue for YouIf You Love Somebody, Tell Them with Heather LetarteSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview my dear friend and owner of White Gates Farm, Heather Letarte, who is co-leading the spring Heart Retreat on the 2024 Let Your Soul Shine and Enjoy the Journey tour series founded by Kate Lemay. Heather shares her beautiful wisdom about retreating and how making space to "be in quiet" for a few minutes a day has helped lead her closer to her true self.Episode References:Heather LetarteHeather is a mother of four and grandmother of nine. She and her...2024-04-0324 minRenee SpeaksRenee SpeaksVeteran's Mission with April Childers | Episode 57 In this episode, we are thrilled to have the incredible April Childers as our special guest. April, a multifaceted individual, shares her journey as a devoted wife, bonus mom, proud grandmother, military veteran, spouse, and accomplished entrepreneur. April opens up about the pivotal role family plays in her life while also shedding light on her active involvement in the local community, where she passionately supports women-owned businesses and contributes to the veteran community. As a retiree, April delves into her exploration of various hobbies and the transformative moment when she discovered her true calling – serving women to help them li...2024-03-2930 minThe Menstrual Mogul PodcastThe Menstrual Mogul Podcast(#139) 3 Cycle Sync Mind F&$%'s.When you begin cycle syncing your food and workouts to your cycle, you see the world through a fresh set of eyes. You're finally seeing how so many messages, strategies or routines created by industries were not made with a woman's cycle in mind. Which is why inside the House of Menstrual Mogul, we focus on not just the actions of cycle syncing, but the MINDSET work that comes along with this incredible change! Inside of this episode I'm preparing you for the wondrous mind f&*%s that can happen when you start cycle syncing....2024-03-2830 minThe Mom RoomThe Mom RoomThe Invisible Load of Motherhood, with Erica DjossaEP386. What is the invisible load of motherhood? How can we explain it to our partners? How can we share the load with our partners? Erica Djossa is here to unpack everything there is to know about the invisible load of motherhood. Erica's new book, Releasing The Mother Load is out April 9th!RENEE REINAwww.themomroom.comInstagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereinaTikTok: @thereneereinaFacebook CommunityYoutube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room PodcastERICA DJOSSA: @momwellSPONSORS2024-03-2653 minTrue for YouTrue for YouTrust Your Heart with Missy ManvilleSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview my dear friend and yoga teacher, Missy Manville, who is co-leading the spring Heart Retreat on the 2024 Let Your Soul Shine and Enjoy the Journey tour series founded by Kate Lemay. Missy lovingly lends her wisdom about how retreats help her stay connected to her heart and open up new opportunities. Missy also shares how her morning mindfulness practice has been a powerful tool in catapulting and supporting her in this next phase in her life.Episode References:Melissa "Missy" ManvilleM...2024-03-2028 minThe Abundology PodcastThe Abundology Podcast#316 - Spring Astrology Forecast with Deborah NortonAstrologer Deborah Norton shares what to expect in Spring 2024 Astrology. This Spring's astrology is active and transformative and launches us into the next level of our lives.  Deborah discusses the upcoming eclipse season, which includes the Lunar Eclipse on March 25 and the total Solar Eclipse on April 8. The eclipses activate the nodes of fate making this an important time for our transformation. Cycles are ending and beginning. The Lunar eclipse winds down last year's energy allowing us to start fresh with the Total Solar Eclipse in Aries.  Mercury going retrograde in the middle of the Ec...2024-03-1855 minShameless SexShameless Sex#372 Soft Cock Play (and why we love them) Round Two - with Michelle Renee and Erica LeroyeThis is a continuation of episode #338 Soft Cock Play and Why We Love Them (which is also our top viewed video on YouTube!). You asked, so we are answering by responding to the following questions: why are “you” women able to talk about soft cocks and penis owners' bodies in general? Why is reframing sex so important when it comes to soft cocks? What are the techniques that encourage blood flow AND increase pleasure and fun? What do I do when my partner is in a downward spiral regarding their own soft cock? What do I do if my partn...2024-03-121h 32Paranormal Encounters Podcast SeriesParanormal Encounters Podcast SeriesSegment 224, Les Velez, Co-Founder of OPUS, Research Consultant Experiencer Resource Team, AbductionsPARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS: Be Careful What You Wish For.  This episode will run on the Para-X Radio Network (www.paraxradionetwork.com) on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 11:00 PM-12:00 Midnight (EST). Educational. Entertaining. Intriguing.On this show, Dr. Schutz interviews Les Velez, co-founder of OPUS (Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support; research consultant for the Experiencer Resource Team; former positions as field investigator, training coordinator for field investigators, Assistant State Director in Northern California, Chairman of the Abduction Experiencer Research Committee, and team leader of the Abduction Response Team (MUFON). Images of markings, implants, stitching, incisions, and unusual writings c...2023-12-151h 01The LeftscapeThe LeftscapeWords, Music, Ghosts, Oceans (Episode 152)When Jan Steckel was a guest on The Leftscape back in April of 2019, she read from her book of poetry, Like Flesh Covers Bone (Zeitgeist Press, 2018), which went on to win two Rainbow Awards. Her earlier poetry book, The Horizontal Poet (Zeitgeist Press, 2011), won a 2012 Lambda Literary Award. Jan Steckel's creative prose and poetry have appeared in Scholastic Magazine, Yale Medicine, Bellevue Literary Review, Canary, Assaracus, and elsewhere. This time in our featured interview, the Oakland, California based writer is back to share from her new debut fiction collection, Ghosts and Oceans (Zeitgeist Press, 2023). In The Artscape, Wendy Sheridan asks...2023-12-141h 15The Wellness Driven Life ShowThe Wellness Driven Life Show🔥Unleashing Youth Power: Renee Vee's Mighty Minds Revolution 🚀🎙️Get ready for an inspiring journey on The Wellness Driven Life Show! Renee Vee, once a Speech-Language Pathologist, now ignites a revolution with Mighty Minds Academy 🎓. This episode dives into how Renee transformed her self-development journey into a mission of empowering youth with mighty minds 💡.Discover her groundbreaking approach that nurtures future leaders 🌟, molding them to impact society positively and adapt to the ever-evolving world. Hear the compelling reasons behind Renee's leap into entrepreneurship and her unwavering commitment to making a difference.Take advantage of this powerful narrative of resilience, tr...2023-11-281h 01