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The Libido Fairy Podcast#93: Making Midlife & Perimenopause Magic (With Shannon Hamaker)In this episode, Hannah interviews one of the Libido Fairy coaches, Shannon Hamaker. Shannon is a certified sex coach, educator, and somatic practitioner on a mission to help people shed shame and reconnect with their authentic sexual selves with a specialization in midlife, menopause, perimenopause, and pelvic floor pain.
Learn about how to work with us: https://hannah-deindorfer.mykajabi.com/90-day-intimacy-accelerator2025-06-1846 min
The Tarot DiagnosisJudgement & Justice Demystified: A Therapeutic Tarot BreakdownThis week on The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, I’m diving into the nuanced and often-confused archetypes of Judgment and Justice (especially for newer readers). Plus, these are two major arcana cards that are especially relevant given the state of the world. Fun fact: this episode was inspired by a listener request, and I went full nerd-mode by pulling out lots of books I thought had unique perspectives on these archetypes in order to dig into these cards from psychological, therapeutic, and archetypal lenses.After a brief life update about my recent trip back to Fl...2025-06-1528 min
Sexually Speaking with ShannonPleasure MappingThis audio is the guided pleasure-mapping audio.Some guidelines to follow for pleasure mapping: Before starting the practice, find a private and comfortable environment. You can do this in the bath, shower, or lying in bed. Minimize distractions as much as possible – silence the phone, lock the door, etc.You can be fully or partially unclothed, whatever feels comfortable to you. As you continue to get more comfortable with the exercise, you can take it further than what’s in the guided audio and expand t...2025-05-0809 min
Owning Your Sexual Self223. Mid-life Magic with Shannon HamakerWelcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I love getting to record episodes with friends who are just as passionate about this work as I am, and today’s guest is one of those people! Shannon is a midlife coach and somatic practitioner, helping women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and all the shifts that come with this phase of life. She is all about embracing midlife as a time of magic instead of crisis, and I cannot wait for you to hear everything she has to share!In this episode:How pe...2025-03-2448 min
Optimized HealthEp. 38 Don’t go quietly into that midlife ladies.Join Mandy Livingston and Laura Chastain as they have a discussion with Emily Griffith, owner of Brigade Athletic Club and Shannon Hamaker, somatic practitioner and midlife coach as we explore a new program they have launched based on the research of Dr Stacey Simms. This program focuses on women in midlife to help develop strength, maintain bone density, manage body composition and aids in recovery. 2024-12-0345 minSexually Speaking with ShannonSex, God & The Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting with Dr. Tina Shermer SellersIn this episode, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and researcher shares her insight on shameless parenting and our ability to heal while we learn alongside our kids. Dr. Tina and I dig into how sexual shame impacts our ability to form secure attachments and relationships. She shares her experience as a professor and noticing the shift as the first wave of "purity culture" took on a different narrative that was harmful to the students she was teaching. One of my favorite books, Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from...2024-03-0943 minSexually Speaking with ShannonMasculine & Feminine Energy with Amanda CurryOne of the most impactful experiences you can have in strengthening your partnership is the understanding of feminine and masculine energy. Most of us understand and embody masculine energy easily without having to think about it. It is the doing, going, and moving forward that most of us learn as valuable in our culture. We learn the social construct that productivity is valued and doing comes naturally to most.But what does feminine energy look and FEEL like?My co-facilitator and friend, Amanda Curry, and I speak from our experiences of why masculine and feminine...2023-11-1336 minSexually Speaking with ShannonUsing Open Relationships & Jealousy for Growth with Dr. JoliIn this episode, we explore the world of non-monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a renowned relationship coach. We discuss the reasons why some choose open relationships, different approaches to non-monogamy, managing jealousy, setting agreements, repairing relationships, and providing valuable resources for further support couples in that space.Tune in to gain insights and connect with Dr. Joli Hamilton for coaching and workshops.In this podcast episode:0:03:40 Dr. Joli's journey into the field of non-monogamy0:09:56 Navigating polyamory with care0:13:09 The two extremes of jumping into polyamory or hesitating2023-10-1651 minSexually Speaking with ShannonThe 5 Personality Patterns with Trauma Therapist, Heather PincelliIn this episode, I am joined by Trauma Therapist, Mom, and fellow retreat Co-Facilitator, Heather Pincelli. We discuss our recent transformative retreat experience and the power of group work for healing. We also share personal stories and insights on patterns of behavior, triggers, and the importance of communication and self-care. In this podcast episode:0:02:44 The successful Restore for More Retreat experience!0:10:41 Heather's transformation from her younger self to present-day0:15:34 Understanding personality patterns and overwhelm0:18:23 How personality patterns affect relationships and communication0:23:01 Hea...2023-10-031h 00Sexually Speaking with ShannonMy Midlife Misery to Midlife Magic on the Open Bedroom PodcastJoin me in my interview I had with Jennifer Kaylo on her podcast, The Open Bedroom (ahem, I HIGHLY recommend!) In this episode, I share my story of moving from a space of confusion, frustration, and shame to growing my confidence and curiosity. In this podcast:03:00 - My journey09:55 - Stumbling upon a podcast about conscious uncoupling14:50 - From black and white to a colorful marriage life15:00 - Following the breadcrumbs of curiosity19:55 - The clarity of getting to know my sexual se...2023-09-0559 minSexually Speaking with ShannonLife and Love after Divorce with Lindsey HallLindsey Hall is an Intimacy and Empowerment Coach who supports women to deepen their intimacy with self & others, own their power & their pleasure, and live the joyful life they love!Lindsey spent 12 years in the world of corporate accounting where listening to your intuition and prioritizing your pleasure are not exactly encouraged, so now she is passionate about helping women bring more pleasure to their daily lives and peeling back the layers of shame and social conditioning that prevent us from living our fully empowered lives. She hates small talk and elephants in the...2023-06-1438 minSexually Speaking with ShannonPutting Vaginismus in the past with Sexual Liberator, KatrinThe parts of you who desire a life based in liberation, love, and leadership can find a home in Katrin’s world.Katrin is a sexual liberation mentor who has overcome painful sex and continues supporting women in releasing vaginismus's protective body response. She deeply understands how survival strategies of the mind and subtle protective mechanisms of the body can make the freedom you crave seem out of reach.She has led herself off the beaten path back to her authentic self and now helps you do the same. In sex, love, relationships, and entrepreneurship! 2023-05-2952 minSexually Speaking with ShannonFull Body Feels with Emily Sabo!I’d like you all to welcome my new friend Emily Sabo! Emily Sabo is a linguist, a Ph.D. speaker, a TEDx speaker, a dancer, a choreographer, and the CEO of Full Body Feels, a feel-good dance fitness company.Originally from Pittsburgh, we are so lucky to have Emily now in Knoxville, Tennessee, and she's here to celebrate feminine energy through dance, yoga, and community.Hear her story on how she came full circle in using dance as medicine and why she thinks others should too! In this podcast epis...2023-05-1838 minSexually Speaking with ShannonConnection Codes with Dr. Glenn & PhyllisMy guests today are Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, who spent the first 30 years of their marriage living in disconnect. Their first sexual experience sent them into years of avoidance and pain. Dr. Glenn was determined to find out what went wrong so he went back to school and became a marriage and family therapist and a clinical sexologist. But it wasn't until he dug deep into emotional regulation that he discovered the source of all of their disconnect. On the other side of the pain that they went through, Dr. Glenn and Phy...2023-05-1157 minSexually Speaking with ShannonPowerlifter turned Embodied Strength Coach, Jesse AkisterEveryone meet my BA friend, Jesse Akister! Jess shares her journey of understanding her body, mind, and soul. She highlights how our body responds to stress and trauma and how it can manifest in our daily lives, even in our relationships. Jesse is the Co-founder and COO of Sherolife, the first women’s holistic fitness community in UAE founded in Dubai in 2019. She is also a multi-awarded athlete in CrossFit and Powerlifting.In this episode:01:40 - CrossFit and Powerlifter Jesse04:50 - Jesse's life before 11:20 - Jesse's relationships during training14:00 - Th...2023-04-2750 minSexually Speaking with ShannonPleasure for ALL Humans with Whitni MillerAfter a couple of years of feeling like a fan girl trying to connect with Whitni Miller, aka BDE.Moves, I finally got to talk with her! Whitni is an amazing human who is creating sexy content with tangible tools for all people to implement! Whitni Miller is a Pleasure Coach and Sex Educator. She loves to create direct, assuring, shame-free sex education content on TikTok, Instagram, and Patreon. She also works with clients 1:1 and in couples setting to help them obtain their pleasure goals.She is very passionate a...2023-04-1338 min
The Open Bedroom PodcastEP#78: Midlife Misery to Midlife Magic with Shannon HamakerCan you envision a life where life would be better if you had the space to heal yourself, to show up and be the best human you can be?
Instead of living as roommates with your partner, what if taking some space allowed you a different perspective about what YOUR needs actually were, and how to get them filled?
Releasing the need to force our partners to be the ones to fulfill our needs.
Shannon tells us how she was able to keep her marriage together after taking some time apart.And...2023-04-091h 01Sexually Speaking with ShannonSexual Healing with Anat PeriHave you found yourself in the same patterns of behavior or frustration and ever wondered, "WHY AM I HERE AGAIN?!" My guest for this conversation can help you uncover the answer to that question! Anat Peri is an Inner Child Expert, Somatic Coach, and the Founder of Training Camp for the Soul™. (Yes, the retreat that Steve attended 2 years ago that I have mentioned in several episodes!) For over 7 yrs she’s guided her clients through the process of mastering the wisdom of their bodies and emotions to choose to live the life they desire with ease, inste...2023-03-2853 minSexually Speaking with ShannonConscious Uncoupling with Jennifer Kaylor RuscinBreaking up is hard to do, but it can be done with love, respect, and dignity. Jennifer Kaylor Ruscin helps you create a breakup that leaves you and your partner feeling good, where you're both excited about the next phase of your lives.Jennifer is a mom to 2 teenage boys, partner to Scott, multi-million dollar revenue generator of a sales & marketing firm, podcast host, & sex and relationship coach.In this podcast episode:03:00 - What is conscious uncoupling?06:00 - Jen's experience with conscious uncoupling10:30 - Doing things differently...2023-03-0238 min
The Romantic Side of SuspenseMarch 2023 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 84)During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from X authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for March 2023, with the book’s release date if not available now.
Patsy Conway/Theme Park Abduction
Karen Randau/From Chaos (3/13)
Rebecca Hopewell/High-Stakes Blizzard
Lynn Shannon/Tactical Force
Jessica R Patch/A Cry in the Dark
Danielle Grandinetti/Confessions to a Stranger
Dana Mentink/Targeted in the Desert (3/28)
Lynn Blackburn/Under Fire (3/7)
Please note that the above Amazon links are connected to my Amazon Associates Affiliate account, which mean...2023-02-2836 minSexually Speaking with ShannonAffair Repair with Leighanna Cure MA, MFT-CWe have Leighanna Nordstrom back by popular demand! Today we are talking about a very controversial and complicated topic - affairs. More specifically, why do they happen, and how do you move toward healing and repair? Leighanna is the owner of Break the Mold Therapy, a virtual private practice in Colorado. She is a relationship and sex therapist who specializes in betrayal repairs, kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, and queer issues. Her goal is to help people unlearn problematic beliefs, values, and patterns by exploring the truths around sex positivity and wellness in a safe and non-judgmental way.2023-02-161h 01Sexually Speaking with ShannonSexual Confidence through Intuition With Bonnie CasamassimaShhhh....your body is speaking to you! What is your internal wisdom saying?! My friend, Bonnie Casamassima is going to help us understand how our intuition can help us connect to our desires and unleash more passion and pleasure!Bonnie is a researcher, professor, and highly sensitive intuitive empath. You know that song, “I’m a little bit country AND A Little Bit Rock+Roll?” Well, “She is a little bit Researcher AND a little bit woo”.She gives 110% in supporting the people she works with every day in connecting with their own intuition through research...2023-02-0247 minSexually Speaking with ShannonTop 5 "YAYS!" of the Year with Steve & ShannonSteve is back! We break down our Top 5 celebrations from 2022 and what we are leaving behind. In an effort to help others we share what worked for us in creating a stronger, more connected partnership. YAYS (What are we celebrating?)Commitment to Personal GrowthRelationship Check-In’s Couples RetreatsCouples Mastermind Thrive Couples ClassIn this podcast episode:01:10 - The podcasts we listen to and fuel our journey01:50 - #1 Continual commitment to perso...2023-01-1845 min
She Speaks | A Let Her Speak PodcastImpacting with Intention with Shannon Hamaker | Now EpisodeIn our last episode, we interviewed a woman who isn't afraid to talk about the "embarrassing" stuff, Shannon Hamaker, who is a Sexual Health Educator and Relationship Coach. But where has life taken her since 2020?The answer is on a journey of intention and self-discovery. During the pandemic, Shannon found herself at a crossroads both in her business and her personal life. This crossroad led to many internal questions like "Is what I'm doing impactful?" and "Where is my time best spent?" - each question taking stock of the intentionality behind her actions and choices. ...2023-01-181h 06
She Speaks | A Let Her Speak PodcastOwning Our Sexuality with Shannon Hamaker | Then EpisodeIn September 2020, Catherine Porth sat down (virtually) with Sexual Health Educator (& sexual awakening advocate), Shannon Hamaker, to have a conversation about women's sexual health. A topic that many of us need to be talking about more but might be too ashamed to bring up. In their conversation, they cover all the things many of us often wonder about in our own sexuality and desires but may not feel comfortable enough to talk about out loud.To any woman who feels shame talking about pleasure - Shannon is here to help you in that journey. Listen to her...2023-01-1159 minSexually Speaking with ShannonAmanda Curry - Healing & TransformationIn our first episode of the year, I have my friend Amanda Curry who will be co-facilitating a women's retreat with me in April with me. I am so honored that she will be joining me and I cannot wait for you to hear her powerful story of transformation and healing.Amanda Curry is a trauma-informed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Oncology Specialist, Training Camp for the Soul™ Master FacilitatorAmanda has a fierce commitment to supporting those who struggle with feeling they are “ too much” and are tired of living in shame and denial of their...2023-01-0554 minSexually Speaking with ShannonIntuitive Eating with Caroline BurkholderPlease welcome, Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Knoxville, TN. She is the owner of RootED Nutrition and Counseling.We cover the topics of intuitive eating, recovering your relationship with food, how to model a positive relationship with food to your kids, and how intuitive eating teCaroline became interested in nutrition counseling when she was a collegiate athlete, and her coach consistently shared scientifically unfounded messages about how to fuel for sport. Most of these messages actually encouraged restrictive and disordered tendencies. It became clear to Caroline how important it...2022-12-0842 minSexually Speaking with ShannonADHD in Mid-Life with Linda RoggliHave you had a lingering sense that you are different than other women? Do you feel like you start projects with full force, only to fizzle out and not complete it? Does your partner get frustrated when you can't find your keys or you get distracted during s*x? Have a listen! Linda is going to share some incredible insight from her lived experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in mid-life. She also shares the superpowers it has given her and how we can look at the benefits of having this neurodiversity, as challenging as it can b...2022-11-2149 minSexually Speaking with ShannonWise Power: Discovering the Liberating Power of Menopause with Alexandra & SjanieIf you are here for a comprehensive checklist of all the ways you can get through menopause unscathed by all the dreaded symptoms you have heard about…I hate to break it to you, you won’t find that here. But I have some more exciting news for you…. when you listen to this episode with curiosity and an open mind and heart, you may find that you feel empowered and dare I say excited about this transitional time in your life. Especially when you hear this conversation with Alexandra and Sjanie, co-founders of the Red School. Alexand...2022-11-1146 minSexually Speaking with ShannonHow to Talk About THE Talk with Dakota RussellToday we have Dakota Russell who is graduate of East Tennessee State University. We talk about STIs and sex education in schools is important. Dakota shares the importance of having these conversations and about her upcoming program offered online called, “How to Talk about the Talk,” aka “HTAT.” You can register for this program at this link:https://forms.gle/iDScSDGeSy42Ria76 In this Episode:02:00 - STD vs STI03:50 - How did Dakota become a student who wanted to study about STIs and educating parents about it?04:50 - Dakota’...2022-10-0832 minSexually Speaking with ShannonConnecting Through The Challenges Of Parenting With Mark & Bri CareyWelcome to Sexually Speaking with Shannon! For today’s episode, we have Brianna and Mark Carey. Brianna has been in the sexual health field for 14 years and is a Relationship & Intimacy coach. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been running his own private practice for the past 6 years. Together with Steve, they talk about postpartum depression and how to work through its challenges. Brianna and Mark also share some ways to reconnect with your partner after having kids and how the 3-2-1 dating guide they created has helped them....2022-08-2242 minSexually Speaking with Shannon32. Menstrual Cycle 101It’s all things Menstrual Cycle on Sexually Speaking with Shannon! In this episode, Shannon dispels the myths and mystery behind the cycle and why it is incredibly important to live your best life. Whether it is planning how you are going to work out, what you are going to eat to support where you are in your cycle or when you are going to plan on having s3xy time, understanding your body is one of the most impactful things you can embrace and understand to have more access to pleasure. In...2022-08-0431 minSexually Speaking with Shannon31. Midlife Clarity with Jo SquiresMidlife shouldn’t be a crisis! For today’s Sexually Speaking with Shannon, she is joined by Jo squires. Jo is an endearing, fun-spirited Midlife Coach and the founder of the Midlife Clarity Club Facebook group. They discuss what really is midlife and menopause is all about and the clarity and joy you can find. Jo shares her journey and experience with some of the most common challenges including depression and how to find clarity and compassion with yourself as you move through this time. In this episode:00:50 – How did Jo become...2022-07-2841 minSexually Speaking with ShannonAn Enneagram Crash Course!Wouldn’t it be great if we could understand the reason why people do the things they do? Do you have a family member that shuts down whenever an emotion comes up? Or a friend that freaks out when you have a change of plans? Or maybe you wonder why you do the same things over and over again expecting a different result only to find yourself in the same position that you’ve been in before?For this episode, we talk about the Enneagram Typing Tool. This ancient tool can give you insights as to why peop...2022-07-151h 01The Romantic Side of SuspenseShannon Redmon’s Segue From Breakup Letters to Romantic Suspense (Episode 68)On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” my guest is Shannon Redmon, who remembers the first grown-up book she checked out from the neighborhood bookmobile. A Victoria Holt novel with romance, intrigue, dashing gentlemen and ballroom parties captivated her attention. For her mother, the silence must have been a pleasant break from non-stop teenage chatter, but for Shannon, those stories whipped up a desire and passion for writing.
Shannon hopes her stories immerse readers into a world of joy and escape while encouraging faith, hope, and love. Her debut novel Cave of Secrets released by Harlequin’s Love Inspir...2022-07-0521 minSexually Speaking with ShannonSteve & Shannon's Couples Retreat Experience!Having alone time with your partner isn’t a want, it is a need! For this episode, we, (Shannon and Steve) talk about our experience on our 3 day couple’s retreat. No…it’s not like the movie…it was even better! Steve shares his growth journey leading up to the experience and why he chose to go and Shannon talks about the importance of building trust and fostering not just a sexual but also a spiritual connection with your partner.In this episode:01:20 – Why is having time as a couple important?2022-06-3035 minSexually Speaking with ShannonLongevity, Erectile Dysfunction, and Functional Wellness With Dr. Tracy GapinDo you sometimes feel like you are working so hard for your job and taking care of others, that you don’t know what to do to take care of yourself? And even if you did…when would you do it?!Or maybe you are watching your partner working overtime and you feel like there is no time left for you and your family? You know they mean well, trying to provide for the family…but in the end, you see the depleted person that you love that is exhausted. And even when they are around...2022-06-1031 minSexually Speaking with ShannonTeens & Healthy Relationships with Julia FeldmanHow do we encourage our teens to have healthy relationships, especially with regards to sexuality?! Julia is here to help! Julia Feldman, M.Ed. Is a human development education consultant with over 15 years of experience in formal education as a classroom teacher, administrator, content area specialist, and professional development and curriculum expert. She believes in an inclusive, medically accurate, sex-positive, empowering, and compassionate approach to teaching that prioritizes the experiences, interests, and needs of her students.In this podcast episode:02:30 - The driver’s license analogy06:30 - Answering kids’ quest...2022-06-0130 minSexually Speaking with ShannonSexually Woke & Understanding Menopause with Dr. SusanI am so excited about my guest, Author, and award-winning gynecologist, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith! In this episode, she shares her insight and wisdom on how you can feel empowered to live your best life through the transition of menopause. Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-Certified Gynecologist specializing in women's midlife wellness, hormone optimization, and sexual wellness. She is the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, and the best-selling author of "Sexually Woke- Awaken the Secrets to Your Best Sex Life in Midlife and Beyond." She also hosts a popular podcast and YouTube show called "E...2022-05-2644 minSexually Speaking with ShannonHealing Sexual Trauma & Co-Regulation With Leighanna NordstromPlease welcome back, Leighanna Nordstrom! Leighanna is a relationship and sex therapist from Northern Colorado. She embodies all things sex positive and loves to break down and restructure problematic patterns instilled in us by our culture. As a therapist, she is passionate about working with the queer community, individuals with sexual trauma, and couples/relationships struggling with sexual dysfunction.Outside of therapy, Leighanna is a a super nerd who loves fantasy, video games, and board games!This episode is timely after last weeks conversation with Stephen Bravemanc about men survivors of sexual abuse. Leighanna talks...2022-05-1844 minSexually Speaking with ShannonMale Survivors of Sexual Abuse with Stephen Braveman, LMFTPlease welcome, Stephen Braveman to this episode to talk about the difficult topic of male survivors of sexual abuse. Stephen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Diplomate and Supervisor of Sex Therapy with a Private Practice in California, USA. He started and maintains one of the first psychotherapy groups for Adult Males Molested As Children in the US. He is also the creator of the first full-length documentary on this subject, "Boyhood Shadows: I Swore I’d Never Tell.In this podcast episode:08:00 - Sexual problems appear...2022-05-1458 minSexually Speaking with ShannonHealing Erectile Dysfunction with Brooke HazenAre you or a loved one suffering from erectile dysfunction? In this episode we have Brooke Hazen, author of You Are Not Broken who shares his wisdom on the causes of erectile dysfunction and how to heal the devastating effects without relying on medication. Brooke Hazen is an organic farmer, life-long athlete, physical coach, and a health and fitness enthusiast. A Southern California native, Brooke grew up loving the ocean and the natural world. His affinity for the land, healthy living, and natural foods led him to study Agriculture at Humboldt State. In 2001, Brooke realized his vision t...2022-05-0346 min