Connected Pleasure Podcast

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 13!Delving into the often overlooked dimensions of desire, Kayla Moore presents a thought-provoking episode that challenges conventional wisdom about sexual attraction and intimacy. She opens the discussion by inviting listeners to ponder their own desires and what it might mean to pursue them in a way that is authentic and fulfilling. This episode offers a fresh perspective on the interplay between sexual desire and the various aspects of our lives, suggesting that our relationship with our desires can reflect broader themes of self-worth, connection, and personal empowerment. Throughout the episode, Kayla introduces the concept of responsive desire, a term that reframes how many individuals perceive their sexual appetites. Instead of viewing desire as something that must be spontaneously ignited, she argues for the importance of creating an environment conducive to arousal and connection. By highlighting the need for safety and emotional intimacy, she encourages listeners to reflect on the contexts in which their desires can thrive, thereby normalizing the idea that desire can be responsive rather than purely spontaneous. This nuanced understanding opens up a dialogue about the complexities of human sexuality and the ways in which emotional states can significantly impact our intimate experiences.In a particularly enchanting segment, Kayla leads a guided visualization, inviting listeners to connect with their body and mind in a tranquil setting. This exercise not only serves as a tool for grounding but also acts as a catalyst for self-discovery, allowing individuals to appreciate the beauty of their desires and recognize their intrinsic value. As the episode concludes, Kayla emphasizes the importance of nurturing intimate relationships and prioritizing self-care, encouraging a proactive approach to understanding and cultivating desire. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that our desires are sacred, and by embracing both our sexual and emotional needs, we can transform our intimate lives into a more satisfying and connected experience.Takeaways: Desire is a sacred aspect of our lives, impacting our sexuality and overall fulfillment. Responsive desire requires context and connection, emphasizing the importance of safety and intimacy. Recognizing barriers to desire can help us cultivate a deeper connection with our needs. The journey toward desire is not about whether we have it, but how we can nurture it. Understanding the duality of spontaneous and responsive desire can transform our sexual experiences. Grounding ourselves in the present moment allows us to reconnect with our desires and bodies. Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting.Please leave a Google review for Kayla about the podcast at:https://g.page/r/CdRiE1BnrCIVEAI/reviewResources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @reclaimingstoriestherapy and @herontoppod

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 12!The complexities of consent and personal boundaries take center stage in Kayla Moore's thought-provoking dialogue, where she invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with saying yes when they truly wish to say no. Through insightful questions and guided reflections, Kayla encourages her audience to examine the relationships in their lives where they struggle to assert their boundaries. This exploration is especially pertinent to women, who often find themselves caught in the societal web of people-pleasing. The episode unfolds as a compassionate journey toward self-awareness, inviting listeners to connect with their bodies and emotions as they navigate these challenging dynamics.Diving deeper, Kayla sheds light on the consequences of neglecting personal desires, particularly in the context of sexual relationships. She articulates how societal expectations have historically placed the burden of pleasing partners predominantly on women, leading to a pattern where many women feel compelled to say yes, even when it contradicts their personal desires. This habit can create an emotional disconnect and resentment in intimate partnerships, underscoring the importance of recognizing and honoring one's own needs. Kayla emphasizes that understanding and embracing the power to say no is essential for fostering genuine intimacy and satisfaction, both in sexual relationships and across all aspects of life.As the episode draws to a close, Kayla leaves her listeners with a powerful message of empowerment. She reassures them that learning to assert their boundaries opens the door to authentic yeses in the future, enriching their experiences and relationships. By prioritizing self-care and personal agency, individuals can cultivate deeper connections and a more fulfilling life. This episode is not just a discussion about consent; it is a compelling invitation to reclaim one's power and agency, fostering healthier and more satisfying relationships.Takeaways: Recognizing the difficulty in saying no is crucial for establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. Women often feel pressured to please partners, leading to saying yes when they truly want to refuse. Understanding your own desires and needs is essential for fostering genuine intimacy and pleasure. Saying no when you mean no is a powerful act that reinforces your self-worth. Learning to say no can ultimately create more space for enthusiastic yeses in your life. Empowering yourself to prioritize your feelings over others can lead to healthier relationships. Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting.Please leave a Google review for Kayla about the podcast at:https://g.page/r/CdRiE1BnrCIVEAI/reviewResources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppod and @reclaimingstoriestherapy

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 11! A rich tapestry of emotions, experiences, and insights unfolds as Shauna Stewart shares her remarkable journey in the realm of women's sexuality and pleasure. The episode draws listeners into a deep conversation about the societal constructs that have historically marginalized women's desires, framing sexual pleasure as a domain primarily for men. Shauna’s candid reflections on her own experiences, including a life-altering health crisis, reveal how she found healing through the reclamation of pleasure. This transformative journey led her to establish Linger Boutique, a space designed to empower women to explore their sensuality without shame or objectification.The dialogue navigates the intricate landscape of women's emotional lives, particularly the feelings of rage and grief that often accompany the journey of rediscovering one's sexual identity. Shauna passionately argues that embracing these feelings is essential for authentic self-exploration and empowerment. She eloquently discusses the importance of creating safe, welcoming spaces for women to access their desires, emphasizing that pleasure is not merely a luxury but a fundamental aspect of well-being. This perspective challenges the pervasive narratives that dictate how women should feel about their bodies and sexuality, encouraging a more holistic and liberated approach to intimacy.Listeners are introduced to the unique offerings of Linger Boutique, which go beyond traditional retail to foster community and connection among women. From workshops that encourage couples to communicate and experiment together to personalized shopping experiences, the boutique serves as a catalyst for transformation. Shauna’s vision is rooted in the belief that women's pleasure is a birthright, and she invites listeners to join her in redefining what it means to embrace one's sexuality. This episode not only informs but also inspires, leaving an indelible message about the power of pleasure and the importance of prioritizing oneself in the quest for intimacy.Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting.Please leave a Google review for Kayla about the podcast at:https://g.page/r/CdRiE1BnrCIVEAI/reviewResources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppod and @reclaimingstoriestherapyShauna StewartWebsite: https://lingerboutique.com/Socials: @lingerbtq and @linger.u and @lifeturnedonpodcast Podcast: Life Turned On Podcast (available on all major platforms)

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 10! Kayla explores the importance of healing as a collective group instead of solely on your own. Kayla first announces some events in the works. Kayla and her co-worker Hannah Olivia are facilitating a Women's Circle on Nov. 30th. 2024 in Gig Harbor, WA. Stay tuned for more info. Kayla also put out the idea of doing a women's pop up choir locally for women to come to sing together, heal together, and have fun. Please contact Kayla if you are interested in participating or helping making this dream a reality. Kayla then discusses the different types of loneliness and why being in a collective group is so important to our human health. Kayla leans into the power that can be shared when women come together to support each other and heal. Kayla then puts forth that she will be bringing other practitioners and important people in the community on to the podcast in the coming episodes to give listeners a taste of the personally curated village that Kayla wants you to be aware of and seek out in addition to talk therapy for your own healing journey. Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting.Please leave a Google review for Kayla about the podcast at: https://g.page/r/CdRiE1BnrCIVEAI/reviewResources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppod and @reclaimingstoriestherapyHannah Olivia Website: https://www.naturalglowesthetics.com/Socials: @hkolivia

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 9! Kayla explores what trauma is and how it might affect you through different definitions of trauma. Kayla then describes what someone who has sexual trauma may be experiencing when they come to see her for healing. Kayla then takes you through the healing journey, starting out with how you can become safe and aware in your own body and then how to pair that with the sexual experiences you want to have with your partner. Kayla ends with how she would help your partner support you and what the ultimate goals of healing could look like. Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting.Resources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppod and @reclaimingstoriestherapy

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 8! Kayla discusses body image and how reclaiming your relationship to your body is paramount to having a deeper relationship to yourself and more ease in your sex and intimacy. Kayla deconstructs how society convinces women that you are not enough in order to sell products and keep us in a state of control. Kayla then offers ways to begin to cultivate a deeper love and reverence for your body. Kayla ends by telling women that you deserve to love yourself fully, including your beautiful and powerful body! Go To reclaimingstoriestherapy.com to schedule your FREE 30 minute consultation with Kayla if you want to dive deeper into these topics for yourself in a therapeutic setting. Resources: Podcast Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppod and @reclaimingstoriestherapy Blog: How You Feel About Your Body Is Keeping You From Pleasurable Sex

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 7! Kayla tells the sacred feminine story of the Virgin Mary and discusses why our understanding of this story and the word 'virgin' has been so skewed. Kayla poses a different definition of the word 'virgin', meaning a woman unto herself. Kayla asks the question, what would your life be like if you had grown up with this version of the story of Mary and this definition of the word 'virgin'? What would it mean to be a woman unto yourself? Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.comSarah Jenks: https://sarahjenks.com/

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 6! Kayla discusses the new moon being in the sign of Leo this month and how this lends itself to talking about how women can work on standing in their own spotlight and shedding the things that no longer serve them. Kayla describes the barriers women encounter when they think about whether or not sex is for them and how those keep us in a place of compliance to the patriarchy. Kayla leads a mindfulness meditation around how your body feels when you think of the phrase "sex is for me" and ends with the invitation to answer the question "Do I want sex to be for me?" You decide! Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.com

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 5! Kayla discusses the nervous system and how it is an integral part in healing your relationship to sex. Kayla goes over the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and how this affects your ability to get into a space of lust. Kayla explains how the nervous system operates on the familiar and anything unfamiliar feels unsafe. Kayla ends with a guided meditation to invoke the parasympathetic nervous system and to begin your journey in understanding what your body's story is around sex. Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.com

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 4! Kayla discusses grief that comes with unlearning the pesky patriarchal narratives we are told about women's bodies, sex, and sexuality. Kayla then leads you on a guided somatic meditative journey to understand for yourself where and how you may be experiencing grief around your unlearning of stories about sex. Kayla asks a series of questions for you to dive deeper into your body and soul and continue the healing process. Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.com

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3! Kayla discusses the idea of Egg Wisdom and how we can learn from the new and improved narrative of how an egg and sperm meet during the reproductive process. Kayla describes the 4 phases that occur with the egg and sperm and what lessons we can learn from each phase to live out in our own lives. Kayla provides a new lens for women and womb owners to look at their body through in order to heal negative body image and reclaim the power and possibility our bodies hold. Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.comKate Northrup's Book "do less": https://www.amazon.com/Do-Less-Revolutionary-Approach-Management/dp/1401954987

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2, Episode 2! Kayla sheds light on the insanity our world is currently in right now when it comes to access to abortion and women's health care. With the 2 year anniversary since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, Kayla tells her own personal story of seeking and having an abortion to help other mothers seeking abortion or women who just simply do not want to become mothers feel normal and justified in their right to the decision that is best for them. Kayla provides the statistic that 6 out 10 women who seek abortions already have at least one child and half of those women have at least two children. The majority of women seeking abortion are mothers and yet we never hear their stories. Here is one story to give women a sense of community and solidarity. Kayla wants to make her voice known and not shy away from this topic just because our country is trying to silence women's voices and experiences. This is an important election year and our voices and stories can make a difference. Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.comThe Abortion Project no longer has a website but here is a podcast episode they were on. https://www.apodcastaboutabortion.com/episodes/bonus-destigmatizing-abortion-through-photography-with-the-abortion-projectHere is also an article about the pictures they took and descriptions of what happens in a medical abortion. Do note these photos are graphic so be gentle with yourself on what you are comfortable with. https://www.thecut.com/2022/08/what-abortion-actually-looks-like-photos.htmlTheir free abortion guide is also no longer available so if you message me, I would be happy to send that to you.

Welcome to the Her On Top Podcast, Season 2 Episode 1! Kayla addresses the shift to the podcast becoming a solo show and where Alex has gone. Kayla then discusses where she has been these last few months and what has been influencing her new direction for the podcast. Kayla talks about Kate Northrup and Sarah Jenks and how they have been extremely influential in guiding her to wanting to work solely with women in her practice and on this podcast. Kayla then discusses cyclical living and the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle. Kayla explains the different energy levels women and people with wombs have in each phase and why this knowledge matters. Kayla questions what could have been different if this was what we learned about periods and the menstrual cycle instead of all the shameful narratives. Kayla ends by sharing how women can use this knowledge to be more reverent and caring towards themselves and their bodies and feel more connected to their inner strength and power. Resources: Website: her-on-top.captivate.fmInstagram: @herontoppodKayla's Therapy Website:https://www.reclaimingstoriestherapy.comKate Northrup: https://katenorthrup.com/Sarah Jenks: https://sarahjenks.com/Dr. Mandi Murtaugh: https://www.drmandimurtaugh.com/ AND https://www.thresholdscollective.com/

In this episode, I’m coming to you on the heels of the New Moon in Scorpio and fresh from the deeply transformative SHED Retreat—still riding the emotional and energetic high of what was created there. My scheduled guest didn’t make it, so Spirit made it clear that today needed to be a solo episode, and honestly… I think this conversation wanted to come through.I start by sharing an exciting announcement: the Not Broken course is officially launching this January, 2026. This 8–9 week live experience is for women who feel disconnected from their sexual desire, struggle to access pleasure for themselves, or simply feel lost inside their own intimacy. It’s a beta round, meaning it will be the lowest energy exchange it will ever be, and I’m calling in founding members who want to co-create this sacred container with me. You can join the waitlist through the link below.I also share that I am renaming my spiritual guidance sessions to Liberation Wisdom Sessions—a more aligned reflection of my priestess path and the soul-level support these one-on-one sessions offer. These sessions are for anyone needing grounding, clarity, or guidance as you unravel what’s no longer yours and root deeper into your becoming.From there, I shift into a conversation inspired by so many stories that surfaced during the SHED retreat—stories about relationships, intimacy, disconnection, and the longing to feel seen, held, and understood by a partner. Although I typically speak directly to the individual, today I offer wisdom from years of working with couples and from witnessing the patterns that consistently shape relational intimacy.I talk about:Why so many couples feel like intimacy only happens inside a sexual contextHow emotional intimacy forms the foundation for desireWhy women often need emotional safety before accessing physical pleasureHow men are conditioned to seek closeness through sex, not emotional connectionDaily and weekly practices that build deeper emotional intimacyThe role of non-sexual touch and why your body needs itHow 20-second hugs literally rewire your nervous system for safetyWays to offer alternate forms of connection when you’re not available for sexReconciling different intimacy needs without shame or pressureHow to reestablish closeness when the relationship feels like “roommates”What it means to advocate for yourself in partnershipWhy pleasure work begins with YOU, not your partnerI also share more about the dynamic of working with couples, and how partner support containers can be added to the Not Broken course or my 1:1 coaching to help bring your new embodiment into the relational space.And of course, I reflect on the power of community and what unfolded during the SHED retreat—the transformation, the sisterhood, the courage, and the frequency we built together. Next week, Shauna and I will be releasing a full retreat recap on her podcast Life Turned On, which I’ll link below.I’ll be taking next week off in honor of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., as well as the National Day of Mourning as we honor Indigenous lives lost in the making of this country. After that, I’ll be back with more guests, more wisdom, and more conversations devoted to reclaiming sexuality, desire, and intimacy on your own terms.If you’re feeling called:Join the waitlist for the Not Broken course (January 2026 start)Book your Liberation Wisdom sessionReach out if you and your partner want...

In this episode, I’m diving deep into energy, frequency, and the collective awakening that we’re living through right now. I’ve spoken about these things before, but this time I’m weaving together the threads — my personal understanding, what the spiritual and scientific communities are seeing, and why this truly is the foundation of my mission and of the Connected Pleasure Podcast.I start by exploring how energy creates reality — how everything, from our bodies to the stories we consume, vibrates at a frequency. When we focus on fear, shame, and despair, we reinforce those frequencies in our lives and in the collective. But when we orient toward love, pleasure, and joy, we literally help shape a new earth — one grounded in compassion, freedom, and peace.I speak about what’s happening in our world right now — the political unrest, the fear narratives, and how easy it is to fall into doom scrolling — and I share how I’ve learned to step back and shift my vibration from fear into faith.Then I explore what many in the spiritual community and scientific realms are noticing:The energetic significance of 3I Atlas, a comet-like celestial body said to be carrying new frequencies of love and consciousness to Earth.The ancient prophecies that align with this exact moment in history — and the idea that we are in the gestation period of the “new human.”How this cosmic energy may be activating healing, heart opening, and evolution in both humans and the planet herself.I also touch on AI and the Pluto-in-Aquarius era, where technology is advancing at light speed. I reflect on how AI could either amplify scarcity or completely dissolve it — and how our consciousness, the frequency we hold, will determine which way it goes.Throughout, I bring it back to the heart of my work: holding the frequency of love, joy, and connection — not as a way to bypass what’s happening, but as an act of revolution. This is the deeper meaning of Connected Pleasure — finding the pleasure that comes from true human connection, empathy, and collective healing.I close by introducing my new Spiritual Guidance Sessions — one-on-one, one-hour sessions where I hold space for you to remember your own frequency and come home to yourself. Whether you’re in transition, feeling alone in your awakening, or simply longing to hold your light amidst the noise, this is a space to be held, seen, and guided in love.If you’re ready to deepen into this work, you can Book a Spiritual Guidance Session and if this episode resonates, please share it with someone who might need these reminders right now.Together, we are holding the frequency of love and weaving the new world. Connect with Kayla:Book a Spiritual Guidance Session — $111Join my newsletter and get my FREE Sacred Body WorkbookJoin the Waitlist for my Not Broken Course starting in January Support this podcast and leave me a tip!Resources:

In this episode, under the Taurus full moon and the deep waters of Scorpio season, I explore the sacred reclamation of rest—not as a reward, but as a birthright.I open by sharing how this particular full moon is inviting us into grounding, slowness, and embodiment. With earth and water energies swirling, our nervous systems are craving stillness. I talk about how collective conditioning—capitalism, productivity culture, and generational patterns—has taught us that rest must be earned, and how deeply our bodies are asking us to unlearn that.I share vulnerably about my own relationship to rest as a mother, a business owner, and someone who has carried the belief that I must always be “doing” in order to deserve downtime. I walk you through the emotional labor of asking for help, carving out time away from family, and the courage it took for me to claim three days completely to myself.I also explore the deeper spiritual aspect of rest:✨ the feminine cyclical nature of energy✨ how rest mirrors the seasons and moon phases✨ why pleasure lives in the rest-and-digest state✨ how rest expands our capacity for intimacy, spirituality, and connectionWe talk about rest as resistance, inspired by the teachings of The Nap Ministry, and how reclaiming rest is part of dismantling systems that profit from our exhaustion.And then, I share some big news.On this full moon, I announce the opening of Spiritual Guidance Sessions — one-hour, one-on-one sessions where I hold space as healer, priestess-in-training, and sacred disruptor. These are intuitive sessions rooted in somatic presence, grounded spiritual guidance, and deep listening. The investment is $111, and the link to book is below.Schedule a Spiritual Guidance Session here!I also share that there is one final spot open for The Shed Retreat — November 14–16 on Vashon Island — a sacred weekend for women in transition, ready to cross a threshold together.If this episode touches something in you — a whisper that says “I need rest” or “I want support” — trust it.Rest is not the pause before the real life begins.Rest is the portal.Connect with Kayla:Book a Spiritual Guidance Session — $111Join the final spot of The Shed RetreatJoin my newsletter and get my FREE Sacred Body WorkbookSupport this podcast and leave me a tip!Resources:The Nap Ministry

In this episode, I’m weaving together the threads of sacred embodiment, Samhain magic, and the collective awakening that’s unfolding across our world right now.I begin by sharing about my experience inside The Living Temple—a global space of devotion, ceremony, and remembrance—and how it’s been guiding me to see the body as both a sacred vessel and a reflection of the larger collective body we all belong to. As we move through Samhain, the festival that honors the thinning of the veil between worlds, I explore what it means to tend to both our inner and outer worlds: the ancestors we carry within, the stories ready to be shed, and the new frequencies of consciousness that are coming online.From there, I follow the thread into our shared reality—what’s happening in the U.S. right now with the government shutdown, the slashing of healthcare, and the potential loss of food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC. It might sound like a big leap, but for me, it’s all connected. When we talk about the sacred body, we’re also talking about the collective body. When we talk about nourishment and pleasure, we’re also talking about access, care, and the right for every being to thrive.I share the lay of the land politically, not from a place of division but to help us see the larger story unfolding—and how this moment is asking us to rise in community care, compassion, and collective action. I offer tangible ways to get involved, from donating to local food banks to organizing small neighborhood giving efforts, and I reflect on how this kind of grassroots care is part of the new world we’re weaving together.This conversation is about awakening to the truth that pleasure, politics, and the sacred are not separate. They are threads of the same tapestry—calling us home to our humanity, our power, and our responsibility to one another.Learn More:The Living Temple WebsiteEmail me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.com to share your interest in coming to the Samhain ceremony at my house in Gig Harbor, WA and I will help to get you all signed up for that. Politics: Heather Cox Richardson is my go-to for all my politics information. Listen to her latest Politics Chats for all the up to date information. Donate to My Local Food Bank or Find One in Your Area to Donate to. ALSO PLEASE VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION!! ELECTION DAY IS NEXT TUESDAY (11/4) AND WE NEED TO TURN OUT!!! GET BALLOTS IN AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!!Kayla's Resources: SHED Retreat (ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT - Nov. 14-16 2025 on Vashon Island, WA) - Click Here to Grab the last spot and learn more.Schedule your free 45-minute consultation call to explore 1:1 coaching with me and step into your own sacred reclamation.Or start by joining my newsletter, where you’ll receive my FREE Sacred Body Workbook—the perfect place to begin your healing journey before our work together.You can email me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.comTips - Leave me a tip if you would like to support the podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by intimacy coach and dear friend Shauna Stewart to weave together the story, spirit, and sacred purpose behind our upcoming Shed Retreat on Vashon Island.We explore what it means to shed as a collective act of liberation—how our personal unraveling and release becomes part of the wider transformation happening in the collective consciousness. Each woman who remembers her pleasure and her body becomes a thread in the great weaving of the new world we’re co-creating.This conversation is about the wisdom of shedding—of dissolving what’s outdated, oppressive, or numbed—and allowing what’s true, alive, and sacred to rise in its place. We talk about how pleasure isn’t just a personal experience, but a collective medicine, a vibration that calls us back to our wholeness and our creative power.Shauna and I also share how the retreat has been intentionally crafted as a womb space—a place to be witnessed, to soften, and to reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms of release and renewal. We speak about the through-line between pleasure, grief, and rebirth—and how embodying these cycles helps us live as conduits of healing for the greater whole.In this episode, we explore:The collective and personal symbolism of shedding and rebirthPleasure as the through-line that reconnects us to creation and truthHow emotional alchemy transforms grief and rage into life forceThe role of sacred space and ritual in anchoring healingThe ripple of liberation that happens when women return to themselvesRetreat Details:When: November 14–16, 2025Where: Vashon Island, WashingtonOne final shared room remaining (king bed with closed door for privacy)Join us for Shed—a sacred weekend of embodiment, emotional alchemy, and collective renewal. Together, we’ll release what’s heavy, remember what’s holy, and rise into the full expression of our feminine power.Click HERE to Learn More! We will see you there! Guest Resources:Shauna Stewart: Linger Boutique Listen to our original episode on the SHED Retreat on Shauna's Podcast Life Turned On. I highly recommend listening to all her other episodes this season as well to hear more stories of women shedding what no longer serves them and fully embracing their power and pleasure. InstagramKayla's Resources: Schedule your free 45-minute consultation call to explore 1:1 coaching with me and step into your own sacred reclamation.Or start by joining my newsletter, where you’ll receive my FREE Sacred Body Workbook—the perfect place to begin your healing journey before our work together.You can email me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.comTips - Leave me a tip if you would like to support the podcast

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the shifts happening in our collective consciousness — the ways we are being called to wake up, remember, and reorient ourselves toward love, community, and embodied truth.I share the threads I’ve been weaving together lately — from AI and the numbing of our senses, to the hunger for deeper connection and the re-emergence of feminine wisdom on the planet. I talk about how attention has become our most valuable currency, and what it means to reclaim that attention as sacred — to root it back into pleasure, presence, and purpose.This episode is an invitation to notice the through line that runs beneath everything — the way consciousness is evolving through us, how grief and pleasure are both portals to awakening, and how we each play a role in co-creating a world that honors the body, the Earth, and the sacred feminine.As I speak, I’m not just analyzing these patterns — I’m living them, feeling them, and weaving them together into something coherent, something hopeful. This is the work of remembering that we are not separate from the collective story. We are the story.✨ Join me in the journey:Schedule your free 45-minute consultation call to explore 1:1 coaching with me and step into your own sacred reclamation.Or start by joining my newsletter, where you’ll receive my FREE Sacred Body Workbook—the perfect place to begin your healing journey before our work together.You can email me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.comReferences Empire of AI by Karen Hao

In this bonus episode, I’m reflecting on the upcoming No Kings Day rallies happening across the U.S. and beyond this Saturday, October 18th, 2025. This is a powerful moment to show up for democracy — to stand for human rights, freedom, and community — and to do it with love, joy, and pleasure.I share how I’ll be attending my local rally in Gig Harbor, WA, and how I’m weaving joy, music, and even motherhood into activism. Whether you’re marching, driving by to honk in solidarity, or creating art and song from home, you are part of this movement.This isn’t about fear — it’s about choosing love over control, unity over silence, and the belief that our collective energy can change the world.🌕 Let’s rise together in joy, sovereignty, and action.Click Below to Find a Rally Near You:https://www.mobilize.us/