Permission To Be Human

104: Part 3/12, Priestess & Rabbi Sarah Bracha talks Non-Duality, Joy, Oat Lattes & Hot Sex: How to Build a Relationship with God Series What if God isn’t a bearded sky-dad, but a pulse of presence running in and out through every moment—every heartbreak, every art project, every awkward conversation? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Bracha Gershuny—freelance rabbi, professional priestess, and all-around mystic renegade—to explore what it really means build a relationship with spirit in a messy, modern world. Sarah speaks to the importance of presence (really another name for God) and drops deep wisdom on listening to your inner voice, navigating religious baggage, and how what you know and love (Sarah refers to these as breadcrumbs and her own include hot sex and oat lattes) can help you find your way. You’ll hear: -A little Non-Duality 101 (we are literally all in this together) -How the divine is in the details too (dirt, dishes, dentist appts) -Why the act of prayer can be the transformation in itself -How community can replaces OR compliment the idea of God -Sarah’s “yes and” journey of retaining her Jewish roots and adding her own ideas -What if spiritual belonging isn’t about belief…but presence? -How the “way opened” for Sarah (hint: devotion, creativity) -A bit about the collective consciousness & Jewish Renewal Follow Sarah on Substack: https://substack.com/@priestessrabbi -------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

103: Part 2/12: Andrea on Faith, Feet Washing, Nike & Nick Cave: How to Build a Relationship with God Series In this luminous convo, Andrea traces the wild arc of her evolving relationship with God — from a routine Catholic childhood to meaningful moments in the woods, Jerusalem, Bucharest and Buddhism--and then finally to Rumi’s field, where she found her intuition. Together, they ask: what happens when we stop trying to find God and instead feel God within? This dialogue is both pilgrimage and permission slip — an invocation to question, to trust, to unlearn. If you’ve felt the pull between devotion and doubt, and sense the sacred might be nearby, listen up. There’s a nod to Nick Cave’s “Faith, Hope & Carnage”, Natalie Goldberg’s “Long Quiet Highway” and Marcus J. Borg’s “Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time” as well as Elizabeth Gilbert. You’ll hear:   -Why Andrea cried so much at the Garden Tomb -Reasons to be grateful for a Catholic upbringing -The two books that changed the course of her spirit journey -How a Zoom meeting is like a Catholic mass -How Andrea’s prayer has evolved from begging to being in the now -Why feet-washing reminds her to be kind -Why every version of God points to the same love. -Where Buddhism and Christianity meet for her -Why she thinks Nike was right----there’s no finish line, only the next unfolding. -How a relationship with God makes her feel more like herself -------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

REPEAT: 45: Wanna Feel Less Alone? Ask for Help Do you know how to ask for help? Is it a challenge for you? In this sweet, bite-sized episode, Andrea and Janelle break down very simple human experience, offering personal stories, useful steps and a convincing argument for why asking for help makes the world a more connected place. Includes a nod to the movie “Enough Said” and the book “The Field Guide to Getting Lost” by Rebecca Solnit and Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent. You’ll hear:   --Why asking for help is a skill and a gift --A framework for anyone who might be afraid to ask --Why you shouldn’t always be helping your child --The difference between requests and demands --Why trusting someone’s yeses and nos is required

102: How Janelle Found Spirit in Loss, Tantra, Deep Listening and Logistics: How to Build a Relationship with God Series What does a relationship with the divine really look like? And how can it help us thrive in this double-dumpster-fire world? In this episode, Janelle details her journey from former-nun-and-priest-for-parents childhood to discovering spirit through tantra and psychedelic retreats. She reminds us that God doesn’t necessarily live in ritual--but instead in the resistance of our conditioning and the surrender to our deepest selves. Ultimately, she says, there is no one way to eat a Reeses have a relationship with the divine. There’s a nod to Human Design and Janelle’s church, Witness Sisterhood. You’ll hear: -How Janelle’s spiritual awakening started with loss -How to find spirituality in the mundane---even moving cross country. -Why TRUST is the beginning of your relationship with God -All about the tussle between the mind and the heart -The difference between the human self and the spirit self -Why resisting your inner voice is the surest path to suffering -How spirit lives in feelings, not words and sentences -What your intuition and a very loud concert have in common -A new definition of the less fortunate -The power of decisions to demonstrate our deepest listening -------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

Season 5 Announcement!!! --------------  We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

101: Andrea at 50: Ease, Flow & Dom/Sub Dynamics in Everyday Life What happens when you start asking for exactly what you want? Relief! Andrea says relief! Janelle interviews Andrea and they cover dom/sub dynamics, anti-depressants, conscious endings, why she stopped saying “I don’t know”, and how monogamy is working for her. This isn’t just a milestone—it’s a midlife metamorphosis, and it comes from a softer, less ruthless place than ever before. And she gets passionate about helping women with mid-life meh do the same. There’s a nod to Florence and the Machine, Trader Joes, Sophie Howell’s spirit crowns and language empowerment, as well as Andrea Gibson’s poetry. You’ll hear: -The wild art of asking for what you actually want -The bizarre relief of letting someone else decide -Her release of shame around anti-depressants -How Andrea stopped saying “I don’t know”, because she DID know -Why she really does love to be told what to do -Her seasons of polyamory and monogamy -Celebrations of Florence, Trader Joe’s, silent discos and rocky mountain trailrunning -------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

100: Janelle Talks Soul Love, Romance, Galactic Beings, and The Art of Receiving at Burning Man Pop the champagne (or light that sage)—Andrea and Janelle are hitting triple digits! In their 100th episode, and on the cusp of their FIFTH season, your favorite duo covers the last 9 months of Janelle’s life. We’re talking Burning Man dust storms, ineffable teachings, the birth of a church and how FOMO got kicked to the curb. This is a full-blown joyride through divine feminine chaos, galactic embodiment, homeowner woes, poetry on the playa and more. There’s a nod to Mary Oliver, Bruce Lyon and Winter Jade Icely. You’ll hear:   -Why receiving is not weakness—it’s a damn art form -The difference between soul love and human love -Why romance doesn’t have to look like a RomCom -How Janelle’s thumb turned green -The hair extensions and acid-dropping hoopla of her 10th Burn -How building a website can crack you open (who knew?) -About the Goddess Temple and why you need to visit -Janelle’s liberation from health insurance -------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

REPEAT:  83: Part 10/12, Sexual Exploration After 50 Years of Monogamy: How to Talk About Sex Series Andrea and Janelle engage in a deep conversation with Braveheart and former emergency physician Doug Yeakel about his journey navigating the complexities of love, communication and vulnerability in relationships. He reflects on his own bravery and curiosity to share what’s on his heart, explores the idea of love beyond traditional boundaries and the significance of body awareness in understanding one's sexuality. There’s a nod to Sam Harris, the book “Cosmo Genesis”, RBDSM, full body orgasms and agelessness as well. You’ll hear: --Why naming your sex conversation with humor helps you own it (Doug calls it Book Club) --How Doug put his vulnerability on a platter --Why bodily presence is so critical for the hard conversations --Why sharing the last 10% of your desires is so fucking important --How different types of togetherness can help you feel  loved in new ways --Why aging does not have to limit capacity for love and exploration --How sexuality, plant medicine and mountain biking can lead to new states of consciousness --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

REPEAT: 82: Part 9/12, The Repair is Where the Juice Is: How to Talk about Sex Series Janelle and Andrea interview intimacy and relationship coach Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates about their own REPAIR process. Bravehearts, here’s the holy-shit-this-is-it, articulate culmination of navigating difficult shit! Hazel Grace explains how Resourcing, Empathy, Permission, Acknowledgement, Impact and Restore create “safety and scaffolding” so you can arrive at complex shared realities, and restore integrity and deep connection. There’s a nod to the Esalen Institute, where Hazel Grace is a teacher. --Empathy isn’t just for others--you need it too. --How to avoid scope-creep and contain the conversation (yes, those are PM words!) --Why “story hygiene” matters--clean, update, renew! --The significance of curiosity and reflective listening (I heard this, did I get it right?) --How to get beyond “agreeing to disagree” to deeper understanding --Why restoration helps the brain rewire and rebuild trust Learn more about Dr. Hazel-Grace Yates at Dr. Hazel-Grace --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

REPEAT: 10: Butt Plugs, Tantrikas & Pleasure Pillars: It’s an  Inside Job, He He Nope, we’re not talking about your favorite type of fellatio. “Pleasure Pillars” are what Janelle requires to ALLOW her to get curious about pleasure. We’ll share several juicy parts of her journey as she summoned her own orgasmic spirit from within. Includes stuff about a choir and Brene Brown, a celebration of spirit crowns and an 80s commercial reference. Some key points in the episode include: -An experience with a Tantrika -The mind-body-heart connection -The beauty of butt-plugs -Opening the throat chakra -Why YOU are the Source of your pleasure --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

#99: Part 12/12, Domination, Surrender, and the Delicate Art of Not Lying to Yourself with Adam: Building a Relationship with Yourself Series Andrea and Janelle sit down with Adam—a man who’s navigated and busted his ass through the minefield of marriage, identity, spiritual kink and inner truth without turning into a self-help meme. Together, they talk about what happens when you stop pretending, start feeling, and still somehow try to be sexy while setting boundaries. Warning: A lot of this is counter-intuitive and…you’ll likely recognize yourself or your man or your brother or your Dad here. Somewhere. Bravehearts, this episode is a lot like eye gazing, at a tantra workshop with your ex: Pretty intense, uncomfortably honest and deeply moving. You’ll hear: -Why self-love starts with telling the truth, even when it’s hideous. -How alone time changed Adam’s life -Why masculinity may not manifesting without self-surrender -How honesty could wreck your life, but in a good way. -Why domination and submission are spiritual practices, not just category tags. -The freedom is in vulnerability, even though it feels like you’re dying --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

98: Part 11/12: Holy No, Sacred Yes: Rewriting Your Inner Narrative with Sophie Howell: How to Build a Relationship with Yourself Series In this episode, spirit-crowned firestarter and language alchemist Sophie Howell drops in to dismantle the narratives that keep us playing small. If you’re done self-sabotaging to your own internal past trauma patterns, , Sophie breaks down the real talk on the damage that words can do, the idea that enthusiasm is your birthright and why its all up to you. Apparently, your your inner world is the most badass revolution you can lead. Sophie doesn’t just hand you insight—she dares you to change your life. Get ready to burn the old script and write one that stops your existential kink in its tracks. You’ll hear: -Why eliminating “not”, “can’t” and won’t” from your script changes your life -The power of the FEMMifest vs. the MANifest -How rupture isn’t failure, its the invitation for change. -When it comes to questions you ask, tone and energy matter. -You don’t need to hit rock bottom to wake the f*ck up. -How you can be the muse and the maker of your reality Learn more about Language of Empowerment and Spirit Crowns at SophieHowell.com. --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

REPEAT: 3: Being Alone: Honey, I Can’t Miss You if You Don’t Leave Yes, that’s a quote from Married with Children! No, we don’t condone Ed’s misogynistic behavior. But alone time is dramatically underrated (even for extroverts). You’ll hear our own stories about how we never wanted it….until we got it….and now we love it. When you build a relationship with yourself, your relationship with others gets BETTER.    Some key points in this episode: -Revisiting the HA model; how to add independence to a relationship structure -How alone time can benefit extroverts  -Using alone time to tap into creative potential -Discussing how the capacity to be alone is the capacity to love   Additional resources: -“Man for the New Millenium” by Osho   Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how breaking rules, blurring boundaries and tossing tradition--along with polyamory and plant medicine--have been catalysts for finding our truth.   The Permission to Be Human Podcast debunks the myths we were told about fairytales and forever, so we can create a new map for life, love, and conscious relationships.    Freedom is, in fact, the new F word. We can do hard things!   If you're seeking permission to choose your own path, and want to feel less alone along the way, we’ve got you.   With heart-shaped sunglasses,   Janelle & Andrea   Follow, subscribe, share and download wherever you get your podcasts!   Learn more about us at: permissiontobehuman.live   Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY   Shout out to SpiritCrowns.com

97: Part 10/12, Get In Your Body, Mama: Self-Discovery Through Somatics: Building a Relationship with Yourself Series In this juicy and soul-stirring episode, Becca Dollard dives deep into what it really means to have a relationship with yourself—especially when you’re navigating the identity-melting, heart-expanding rollercoaster of motherhood. Because here’s the truth: knowing yourself isn’t optional—it’s your superpower. Motherhood can crack you wide open in the most glorious (and sometimes messy) ways, and that’s where the growth lives. Becca shows us that the journey back to self isn’t linear—it’s embodied, emotional, and wildly personal. Through the power of somatics, you reconnect not just to your body, but to your truth. Boundaries become acts of love, not just protection. Relationships stop being formulas and start becoming sacred dances. You get to love what you love, ditch what doesn’t fit, and let your emotions be the fuel that moves you. Growth isn’t a destination—it’s a ride. And you’re worthy of enjoying every twist, turn, and revelation. You’ll hear: -Why most of us don’t actually know who we are (hint: society’s been messing with us) -Why the sacred power of somatics helps us reconnect with our bodies -How contrast and chaos in relationships are actually pure gold for personal clarity -Why boundaries are the ultimate act of self-love—and not just buzzwords on Instagram -Plus, some simple-but-potent homework to help you find out what lights you up (and what’s gotta go) To reach Becca, find her on IG Becca•Somatic Practitioner•Life Coach (@themotherhoodmentor) or email her at themotherhoodmentor@gmail.com And as promised, here is a list of Somatic Sensory Words: Temperature Sensations Warm Cool Hot Cold Burning Icy Tingly warmth Chilled Feverish Movement/Flow Sensations Buzzing Tingling Fluttering Pulsing / Throbbing Vibrating Wavelike Swirling Expanding / Contracting Floating Trembling Twitchy Quivering Rippling Undulating Density/Weight Sensations Heavy Light Dense Airy Weighted Sinking Floating Pressured Buoyant Grounded Hollow Empty Full Swollen Bloated Tension & Release Sensations Tight Tense Gripping Clenched Bound Braced Knotted Aching Sharp Cramping Stiff Locked Loose Relaxed Soft Open Melting Unwinding Energetic/Emotional Somatic Qualities Numb Charged Electric Alive Activated Buzzing Spiky Smooth Radiating Tinged (e.g., "tinged with sadness") Jittery Grounded Solid Fragile Leaky Dissolving Effervescent Other Unique Somatic Descriptors Prickly Crawling Sticky Dry Wet Slippery Velvety Rough Gritty Levitating Collapsing Shimmering --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

96: Part 9/12,  Fashion Freedom - Koya Nyangi's Guide to Bold Self-Expression: Building a Relationship with Yourself Series Janelle and Andrea feel the vibration and joy that Koya Nyangi brings to clothing. With the CEO of Let Me Show You Different, get ready to dive into a world where fashion meets self-discovery. This episode is a vibrant exploration of how clothing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and personal growth. She takes us a on journey showing us how are clothing - and past versions of ourselves - may be behind us, but our closet is in front of us - and how we can get into alignment. Full of joy, surprise and rule breaking, get ready to receive permission to embrace your unique style!   -Discover how your wardrobe can reflect your inner self and evolve with you -Permission to Play: Learn why playing dress-up isn't just for kids -Break the Rules: Ditch fashion norms and wear what makes you feel alive. ----Closet Therapy: Tips on how to reimagine your wardrobe and find joy in your clothes. Learn more about Koya on IG @‌letmeshowyoudifferent --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

95: Part 8/12, Amelia Broughton Talks Human Design: Building a Relationship with Yourself Series In this episode, we interview Human Design guide Amelia Broughton to add crystal-style-clarity to one of the most misunderstood systems of self-awareness out there. They cover our own lack of self-trust, how culture trains us to override our instincts, and how to come back to our own internal compass. Amelia breaks down the Human Design types—not as labels, but as living archetypes—and shares how HD is less trend, more tremendously insightful mirror--even for logic-leading peeps. If you’ve taken too many quizzes, are exhausted by self-doubt, and remain cautiously curious about the woo, this episode’s for you. You’ll hear: : -Why our decision-making style isn’t random—it’s wired in -How it helped Janelle buy a car -Exactly how it can help you love better. Yes. Seriously. -Why Human Design is where judgment fades and collab begins -Self-trust is not a mindset—it’s a strategy. -Gasp! A way to recognize the BEAUTY in our differences -Learn more about Amelia at Amelia Broughton or reach out to her on IG @‌broughtonconnect --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

94: Part 7/12, Ariana Macartney's Shroom & Pussy-Driven Path to Coming Home: Building a Relationship with Yourself Series   This is not your average self-help chat. In this episode, Andrea and Janelle sit down with Arianna Macartney—artist, naturopathic doctor, psychedelic somatic guide, certified AF spiritual badass—for a raw and rich conversation. We're talking sacred sexuality, microdosing as medicine, and healing through creative expression and intuitive sobriety. Ariana is where textbook wisdom meets deep, personal descent and wild re-emergence. She makes awakening to all your inner parts--like they’re sacred guests at your soul’s dinner party—more playful, smutty, empowering and real. You’ll hear: -Arianna’s story of addiction and how Intuitive sobriety saved her -How letting her pussy DOM her worked out really well -Your “inner chaos” isn’t a problem—it’s a map to who you are. -Why the part you’re hiding could be your most powerful ally. -Psychedelics explained--no drum circle required -When to DIY and when to call a guide -How to harness creativity as medicine for your soul -How you can't outrun fear or grief, but you can alchemize them. To learn more about Ariana, find her at www.sacredfreak.com or @‌dr.arianamacartney on IG --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

93: Part 6/12, An Academic Braveheart Talks Lostness, Longing & Discomfort: How to Build a Relationship with Yourself Series Ever gotten intentionally lost? In this episode, Janelle and Andrea sit down with the inimitably honest Michael Scott Overholt for a conversation that will touch you in surprising ways. Expect Greek philosophy, truth bombs, a Bay Area breakthrough, the indirect benefit of knowing yourself and why getting totally lost might be the best way to find out what you actually need. There’s a nod to Plato, Socrates and Rebecca Solnit’s book “A Field Guide to Getting Lost”. You’ll hear: -How self-care is foreplay for being fully human -Why Michael got intentionally lost in a forest -How to reframe uncertainty as an invitation -Why the longing is actually the THING -The way curiosity can be the best kink ever -Why honesty doesn’t make you a hero, but does set you free --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/

92: Part 5/12 Dãmasa Doyle on Touch, Trauma & Ancestral Wisdom:  How to Build a Relationship with Yourself Series Welcome to the episode where we strip self-help down to its naked, sacred roots. Our guest, Dǎmasa, dives deep into shamanic healing, ancestral wisdom (yes, your grandma’s trauma might live in your hips), and why belonging feels like both a birthright and an epic hero’s journey. Trauma? Oh, it’s here. But so is the medicine. You’ll learn why healing is sometimes more intentional ritual than a self-care spa day, and why “indigenosity” isn't reserved for a select few. You’ll hear: -How to honor your ancestors suffering and claim your own freedom -Plenty more proof about why your body keeps the score -Why you belong. Even when you think you don’t. Especially then. -The definitions of “shamanic” and “elemental wisdom” -Why awakening is a group project -How your ancestors can help you build a better relationship with yourself -Practical rituals and steps to connect with your mind, body and past mentors Learn more about Dãmasa’s Sacred Ancestral Pilgrimage at Donate to Support Dãmasa's Sacred Ancestral Pilgrimage to Gabon&Ghana, organized by Damasa Doyle Find her on IG @‌damasoul_sacred --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/  

91: Part 4/12, The Rise of the Real Andrea: How to Build a Relationship with Yourself Series   In this poignant, and touching episdoe, Janelle and Andrea wade into the gritty glorious impact on your relationships, family, boundaries, and even choir potluck, when self-relationship blooms. Spoiler alert: The ultimate judgement she had to overcome was her own. No filters. No fake smiles. Just two women talking truth, power, and what it means to come home to yourself. Grief and gold here Bravehearts. There’s a nod to Glennon Doyle and Steve Enright. You’ll hear: -How Andrea’s ex-husband saved her from her dishonesty with herself -Why “letting go of form” can open the floodgates to love -Important! How to honor your parents as you grow and change -Why Andrea started reading less school emails (score!) -A cheat sheet for when you forget (and you will!) -About an Easter brunch where the hosts refuesed to abandon themselves to save the “holiday plan” -Where Andrea still tells white lies! (Damn it! She can’t stop!) -A 20th wedding anniversary celebration with….her ex-husband. -Why lack of presence really does ruin the collective --------------- We’re Andrea and Janelle--two midlife mavericks sharing openly about our own experiences--messy AF and no regrets----with marriage, divorce, polyamory and pleasure. You’ll hear from relationship experts, meet real life Bravehearts and get intimacy skills.  Truth: When we’re brave enough to ask for what we want, honor our  boundaries and have the hard conversations--with partners, friends, family and, most importantly, ourselves--magic happens and happiness ensues. If you’re seeking permission to create a new map for relationships and want to feel less alone along the way, we got you. With glitter and radical acceptance, Janelle & Andrea. Follow, subscribe and share!Learn more about us at: https://www.permissiontobehuman.live/ Music: "Running Wild" by LVDY https://www.lvdymusic.com/