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 powerful conversation, Jaclyn Orent—a cultural catalyst and frequency architect—shares how consciousness-level transformation creates lasting systemic change in business and beyond. Discover why pleasure and intrinsic motivation are essential for exponential growth, how peer communities fuel sustainable change, and what it really means to be a "cultural catalyst" in today's world.This episode is for founders, visionaries, and change-makers ready to build something more alive, resonant, and revolutionary.In this episode, we explore:Why high-level founders won't pursue growth unless it's pleasurableThe difference between "push" (masculine force) and "pull" (feminine desire) in businessHow consciousness shifts in a leader transform their entire systemThe loneliness of leadership and why founders need actual peersWhat resonant leadership really means: shared vision, compassion, and energyReframing eros as pure life force — not just sexual energyThe being vs. doing paradox: how to stop controlling and start surrenderingWhy women especially struggle with control as a trauma responseWhat it means to identify as a "cultural catalyst" and why it starts the change processThis is a conversation for those ready to lead differently and scale consciously.Connect with Jaclyn OrentMasterclass 'The Science-Backed Secrets to Activate Your Highest Impact as a Cultural Catalyst Without Burning Out' - https://www.culturalcontribution.com/masterclassInstagram: @jaclynorent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kova.orentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynorent/If you’re feeling called to stay in touch with Kayla:Join the waitlist for the Sacred Desire courseBook your Liberation Wisdom sessionspan...

In this solo episode of the Connected Pleasure Podcast, Kayla explores what it truly means to receive in a culture that conditions women to over give and stay in control. Drawing from priestess wisdom, nervous system healing, and the Great Mother archetype, she shares how safety — not effort — is the foundation of pleasure and intimacy. Anchored in the liminal energy of Imbolc, this episode is an invitation to soften, release control, and remember the body’s innate capacity to be held. A grounding listen for anyone longing to reconnect with pleasure, presence, and embodied trust.If you’re feeling called to stay in touch with Kayla:Join the waitlist for the Sacred Desire courseBook your Liberation Wisdom sessionJoin my Newsletter CommunitySupport this podcast and leave me a tip!Book 45 minute consultationEmail me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.com with any questions

What if pleasure isn’t just personal — but political, ethical, and communal?In this expansive and soul-stirring conversation, Kayla is joined by Andrew Phipps for a wide-ranging dialogue that bridges pleasure, ethics, community, nervous system safety, power, and what it means to live a truly fulfilling life in a rapidly changing world.Together, they explore how modern systems — from capitalism and politics to productivity culture and individualism — have shaped how disconnected we feel from our bodies, from one another, and from pleasure itself. This episode invites listeners to zoom out and ask bigger questions:What are we actually working toward? Who does our success serve? And what would change if pleasure, ethics, and connection were central rather than peripheral?Andrew offers a global perspective on ethics, politics, and climate responsibility, naming how short-term decision-making and insular thinking have created collective harm — while Kayla brings the conversation home to the body, the nervous system, intimacy, and the longing for community many of us feel in our daily lives.Together, they imagine a future rooted in shared resources, communal care, ethical leadership, and pleasure as a measure of quality of life — not just productivity or profit.This episode is an invitation to soften, to question, and to remember that pleasure isn’t indulgent — it’s connective. It’s how we attune to one another, find our people, and come back into right relationship with ourselves and the world.In this episode, we explore:Why ethics are largely absent from politics — and why that mattersHow arbitrary systems and borders shape disconnection and inequalityThe difference between longevity and quality of lifePleasure as a shared, relational experience — not a solitary oneWhy community, not individualism, is the antidote to burnout and despairHow comparison culture erodes fulfillmentThe role of nervous system safety in intimacy and connectionReimagining success through rest, connection, and shared careTuning into “frequency” — and how resonance creates belongingWhy pleasure may be the most radical blueprint for the futureThis is a conversation for those who feel the old ways crumbling and sense something more humane, connected, and pleasurable trying to be born.Connect with Andrew PhippsInstagram: @theintimacyinquiry and @empathyunboundListen to The Intimacy Inquiry PodcastYoutube:

In this episode of the Connected Pleasure Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jordin Wiggins —naturopathic doctor, author, coercive control clinician, and dominatrix-trained pleasure strategist—for a powerful, nuanced conversation about desire, power, and why so many successful women feel disconnected in their intimate lives.Jordin works with women who have done “everything right” on paper—careers, families, achievements—yet feel numb, exhausted, and unseen in their relationships. Together, we explore the concept of “super traits”: extreme empathy, loyalty, forgiveness, and over-functioning, traits that often lead women into relational dynamics where desire disappears and intimacy becomes extractive rather than nourishing.We unpack why traditional therapy and common relationship advice often fails women with super traits, how power imbalances go unaddressed in patriarchal models of intimacy, and why pleasure is not the reward for healing—but the reset that makes real connection possible.This conversation also dives into:How over-functioning and under-functioning dynamics erode desire and safetyWhy scheduling sex, “just setting boundaries,” or trying harder often backfiresThe role of sexual coercion and invisible power contracts in long-term relationshipsHow patriarchy harms everyone—including men—and why more men are now seeking this workPleasure as a nervous system capacity, not a performanceThe importance of learning to tolerate sensation—both pleasure and painFeminine and masculine energy, safety, and the ability to truly receiveWhat BDSM teaches us about consent, power, desire, and embodied choiceJordin shares how her own journey—from chronic health issues and a sexless marriage to pleasure-centered healing—led her to integrate functional medicine, trauma awareness, and embodied power work into a method that helps women move from survival-based intimacy into true receiving.This episode is an invitation to question the stories you’ve been told about love, sex, and responsibility—and to remember that desire must be freely chosen, not managed, negotiated, or earned.Pleasure is not indulgent. It is information. And it is a pathway home.Connect with Dr. Jordin WigginsInstagram: @drjordinwigginsTake the Super Traits Quiz Listen to The Pleasure Principles PodcastIf you’re feeling called to stay in touch with Kayla:a...

In this episode of the Connected Pleasure Podcast, I’m joined by Wren Morrow, an outdoor boudoir and erotic adventure photographer based in the Pacific Northwest. Wren guides individuals and couples through deeply embodied, sensual experiences in wild places—using photography as a portal back into the body, pleasure, and belonging.We explore how Wren’s work emerged organically through van life, nature immersion, and embodiment practices, and why outdoor boudoir is about so much more than taking photos. What’s being offered is an experience—an invitation to slow down, shed shame, and remember what it feels like to belong in your body and on the earth.Wren shares her powerful perspective on boudoir as fluorescence—the unfurling of a human being willing to be seen. We talk about shame as the instinct to close back into the bud, and pleasure as the courage to open, soften, and take up space. Together, we unpack how body image, motherhood, trauma, and cultural conditioning disconnect us from our sensuality—and how play, nature, and sensation help restore it.This conversation also dives into:Why embodiment and pleasure are birthrights—not reserved for “perfect” bodiesHow nature mirrors our own “imperfections” as stories of resilience and becomingThe reclamation and bravery involved in being nude in wild spacesHolding consent, safety, and boundaries during outdoor erotic art sessionsGroup shoots, feminine friendship, and the healing power of shared experienceMen, shame, vulnerability, and the complexities of holding erotic space across gendersNavigating power dynamics, safety, and tenderness with integrityWe close with reflections on the divine feminine and masculine, the harm patriarchy has caused everyone, and the importance of moving toward a future rooted in embodiment, pleasure, responsibility, and collective healing.This episode is an invitation to soften, unfurl, and remember:Your body is not wrong.Your scars are stories.And pleasure begins with presence.Connect with Wren Morrow:Website: https://www.wrenmorrow.com/Social Media: @_wrenmorrowIf you’re feeling called to stay in touch with Kayla:Join the waitlist for the Sacred Desire course - Beta starts January 21st 2026!Book your Liberation Wisdom sessionJoin my Newsletter Community

In this episode of the Connected Pleasure Podcast, I’m joined by Eve Hall — pelvic floor physical therapist, intimacy coach, and host of the Please Me Podcast — for a powerful conversation about sexual health, orgasm equality, and women reclaiming their pleasure.We explore why the orgasm gap exists, how cultural conditioning and misinformation about women’s bodies impact intimacy, and why penetrative sex alone is rarely enough for most women. Eve breaks down female arousal, the importance of time, blood flow, and clitoral stimulation, and why pleasure is something that can be learned, expanded, and reclaimed.We also talk about Big Clit Energy — the confidence and vitality that comes from knowing your body and owning your desire — and how closing the orgasm gap benefits everyone, not just women.This episode is educational, affirming, and deeply empowering for anyone ready to stop settling and start experiencing pleasure as a vital part of wellbeing.Connect with Eve Hall:Website: https://pleaseme.onlineContact Page and Social Media: https://pleaseme.online/get-in-touch/Substack Newsletter: https://pleaseme.substack.comPatreon (Ad-Free & Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcastShameless Care: https://shamelesscare.com/If you’re feeling called to stay in touch with Kayla:Join the waitlist for the Sacred Desire courseBook your Liberation Wisdom sessionJoin my Newsletter CommunitySupport this podcast and leave me a tip!Book 45 minute consultationEmail me at kayla@connectedpleasurecoaching.com with any questions

In this episode, I begin by pausing.Before diving into today’s conversation with my guest, I wanted to hold space for the emotional weight so many of us are carrying right now. This is the first full week of January 2026, and everywhere I turn — with my clients, in my community, and in my own body — I feel the grief, anger, fear, and exhaustion moving through the collective.I speak honestly about what it’s been like to witness this moment as a former therapist and as someone stepping more fully onto the priestess path. I share why I am moving away from the medicalized lens of diagnosis — not because suffering isn’t real, but because so much of what people are experiencing is a natural response to living in a world that does not support human life, rest, connection, creativity, or safety.In this reflection, I explore:Why anxiety, depression, burnout, and numbness are often symptoms of systemic failure — not individual brokennessWhat it means to hold collective grief and rage without collapsing into hopelessnessThe priestess role of holding duality: honoring the collapse of old structures while still tending the vision of what comes nextWhy feeling our feelings fully is not indulgent — it’s essentialHow rage and grief can be alchemized into clarity, courage, and creative powerI talk about the necessity of fierce love — love that is tender and boundaried, compassionate and unwilling to accept what is dehumanizing. I reflect on the fear that comes with imagining an entirely different way of living, and why change will not come all at once, but through sustained courage, heart, and collective imagination.This episode is also a reminder of why I created this podcast in the first place: to help seed new blueprints for how we live, love, heal, relate to money, steward technology, and care for the earth and one another. The change we are longing for does not come from outside authority — it comes from within us, and then between us.Toward the end of the episode, I share about my upcoming eight-week beta course Sacred Desire, and why I believe reclaiming desire, pleasure, and embodied truth is deeply radical work in times like these. I speak to how women reconnecting with their desire, boundaries, and inner fire is not escapism — it is world-changing.Join the Sacred Desire Waitlist Here! Inside Sacred Desire, we focus on:Reclaiming your relationship to sexuality, intimacy, and pleasureUnderstanding the barriers that have disconnected you from your desireHealing in community rather than isolationRising together, supported and witnessedIf you feel a pull toward this work, I invite you to join the waitlist. When you do, you’ll receive:My FREE Sacred Body Workbook: A Guide to Healing Body Image + Embracing PleasureA FREE 45-minute Desire Discovery Call with meli...