Wine, Dine, and 69

Rachel talks about change, values, and self love before jumping into this timely conversation with this weeks’ guest, Jenny Ferrante. Jenny shares her story and talks about what self love is, the importance of self love rituals, and so much more! Episode Notes: “Self-love is accepting where I am, right now.” - Jenny Conversation with Jenny begins at 00:15:59. Follow Jenny: Website/Free Guide: https://jennyferrante.podia.com/  Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Rm5EslbstK9qhwknKLvd5  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voicesofyoursoul  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voices_of_your_soul/  Mentioned in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk (2015): https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748  Japanese Philosophy of Ikigai: https://positivepsychology.com/ikigai/  [intro] “What’s Yer Weird Story?” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X88psWPMirckekseGCaGR  [intro] “Kidd and Friends” Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60TPvp2QCe94C8xOxDeHQY  [intro] Finch App: https://finchcare.com/  [intro] The Workout Witch: https://theworkoutwitch.com/ “What would you do if you already knew you were worthy? What would you stop doing?” - Adia Gooden _______ Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

Rachel covers some odds and ends before jumping into the last interview of the season with Leah Spasova. Leah is a sex and relationship psychologist as well as the founder of the Sexperts Business Community and a new platform called Life Sexplicit. Leah and Rachel discuss sex education  and one of the biggest threats to our sex lives: censorship.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Leah begins at 00:19:28. -------- Follow Life Sexplicit:  Life Sexplicit Website: https://www.lifesexplicit.com/  Life Sexplicit Twitter: https://x.com/lifesexplicit  Life Sexplicit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_/  Life Sexplicit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/your.lifesexplicit  Life Sexplicit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifesexplicit/  Life Sexplicit Telegram: https://t.me/lifesexplicit  Follow Leah elsewhere:  Life Sexperts Website: https://www.lifesexperts.com/  Leah on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/leah-spasova-oxford-eng/847920  Follow Leah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/ Follow Leah on Twitter: https://x.com/leahspasova  Contact form to work with Leah: https://www.lifesexperts.com/contact-us  Sexperts Business Community: https://www.sbc-int.com/  Free e-book, “‘The Big 3 Secrets for a Pleasure filled Intimate Life’’: https://www.lifesexperts.com/product-page/lifesexperts-ebook-the-big-3-secrets-for-a-pleasure-filled-intimate-life  Discussed in this interview:  The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/565d8976-9d26-4e63-866c-40f8a137ce5f  MOR patch: https://www.morarimedical.com/ (see also, WD&69 Episode 76) McKinsey & Company, “The Dawn of the Fem Tech Revolution”, February 14, 2022: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/the-dawn-of-the-femtech-revolution  The Center for Intimacy Justice: https://www.intimacyjustice.org/  Discussed in the intro (Make it make sense):  Rachel’s episode on The Sexistentialist podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ezX3G8kGl408I5fjItyQX  Betwixt App website: https://www.betwixt.life/  Betwixt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Betwixt_App  Al Jazeera News: https://www.aljazeera.com/  USA Today, “Set them up for failure': Sex education not required in many states where abortion is or will be banned”, by Alia Wong and  N'dea Yancey-Bragg, July 2, 2022:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/07/02/roe-overturn-sex-education-states-with-abortion-ban/7748267001/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p Bloomberg Law, “Full Fifth Circuit to Review Library LGBTQ+, Sex Ed Books Case”, by Patrick Ambrosio, July 4, 2024: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/full-fifth-circuit-to-review-library-lgbtq-sex-ed-books-case  Sign the Center of Intimacy Justice Petition: https://www.intimacyjustice.org/petition Washington Post, “Meta rejected scores of women’s health ads. Democrats want answers”, by Cristiano Lima-Strong and David DiMolfetta, July 17, 2023: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/17/meta-rejected-dozens-womens-health-ads-democrats-want-answers/ _______ Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel keeps the intro short with a few brief musings before introducing her guest, Amy Reiley, an expert on aphrodisiacs. Amy and Rachel talk all about  what an aphrodisiac is, the history of food and sex, and, of course, foods that contribute to a healthy sex life. Episode Notes: Conversation with Amy begins at 00:012:06. Follow Amy Reiley: Website: https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalAphrodisiacs/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSomethngSexy  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/forkmespoonme/  Books:  Better Sex Bundle for Men: https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/better-sex-bundle-for-men/  List of cookbooks: https://www.lifeofreiley.com/buy-cookbooks/  Mentioned in the episode:  Ten Best Foods for Men: https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/10-best-foods-for-men/  Ten Best Foods for Women: https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/foods-for-womens-sexual-health/  Spicy Watermelon Recipe: https://www.howsweeteats.com/2019/07/chili-lime-watermelon/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

Rachel talks about making moves and different types of therapy before introducing her guest and friend, Brooke McCarthy. Brooke produces and performs the one-woman show, How to be an Ethical Slut, a journey of how “an unethical slut penetrates lies, STDs, triads, and orgies in her musical  journey to becoming an ethical slut.” They talk about the show, art vs life, and how performance can be a creative and liberating tool when exploring sex.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Brooke begins at 00:12:26. Follow Brooke/How to be an Ethical Slut: CATCh the show on May 31 in Charlotte, NC! Get tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/catch/how-to-be-an-ethical-slut#  Website: http://www.howtobeanethicalslut.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtobeanethicalslut/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howtobeanethicalslut \ IG for Gaslighting: https://www.instagram.com/gaslightingthemusical/  Mentioned in this episode: The Guardian, “I have OCD. Some cognitive behavioral therapy techniques were totally wrong for me”, by Angela Chen (April 30, 2024): https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/apr/30/cbt-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-ocd?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us  Psychology Today’s Guide to Types of Therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/types-of-therapy The Pleasure Garden in Philadelphia, PA -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo provided by Brooke McCarthy.

Rachel follows up on the last episode and talks a bit about learning and attachment styles before introducing her guest, Trevor Justice of “Attract Love and Respect”. Trevor talks with Rachel about anxious attachment and people pleasing tendencies - how to notice anxious attachment in yourself, how to cope with uncertainty, and how to work towards becoming more secure in your relationship(s).  Episode Notes: Conversation with Trevor begins at 00:12:06. Follow Trevor: Website: : https://attractloveandrespect.com/ Download the free book (and audiobook): https://get.attractloveandrespect.com/change-who-you-attract Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attractloveandrespect/reviews  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attractloveandrespect/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXV5pvueThBwNOn2mITIVKw  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attractloveandrespect  Mentioned in this episode:  Attachment Style Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/  Heidi Priebe YouTube video, “How Insecure Attachment Keeps Us Attracted To People Who Are Wrong For Us (& How To Break The Cycle)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrImgzzphY&list=PLhFOC1XMwCl8QxjTTAAM5Lao7qTNbyqWr&index=13  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Your host, Rachel, is the storyteller this week…she finally shares  what has been going on in her C-PTSD journey, the past, healing, and changes for the podcast going forward.  CW: sexual assault, abusive relationships, C-PTSD, PMDD Episode Notes: "InkBlot with Manan" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HpnU3vJ6qM6tlAQVv3rSQ EMDR: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing  CODA (Apple TV): https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/coda/umc.cmc.3eh9r5iz32ggdm4ccvw5igiir  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel chats about Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn, and provides caution to fans leading up to the release of Taylor’s new album. Let’s not jump to conclusions and make assumptions, ok? Then, she is joined by Cindy Scharkey, a licensed nurse and sex educator! They talk all about the vagina: anatomy, the G-spot, female ejaculation vs. squirting, methods for enhancing female pleasure during penetration, and more! Episode Notes: “You can cultivate a pleasurable sex life through ALL the seasons of your life” -Cindy Conversation with Cindy  begins at 00:13:58. Follow Cindy: Website: https://www.cindyscharkey.com/  “Permission for Pleasure” podcast: https://www.cindyscharkey.com/podcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyscharkey/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindyscharkey  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scharkeycindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cindyscharkey/  Email: cindy@cindyscharkey.com Article Discussed in Intro: BuzzFeed News, “Taylor Swift Fell In Love With Joe Alwyn Because He Didn’t Care About Her Superstardom, So He Shouldn't Be Punished For It 7 Years Later”, by Stephanie Soteriou (February 8, 2024): https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/taylor-swift-joe-alwyn-shouldnt-be-punished  Discussed in this Episode:  OMG, YES: https://start.omgyes.com/join  OMG, YES Study Mentioned: The Journal of Sex Research, “"OMG, Yes!": Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of an Online Intervention for Female Sexual Pleasure” by Hensel, et al. (2022): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34176390/  4 penetrative techniques to enhance female pleasure: Pairing Shallowing Rocking  Angeling The Coital Alignment Technique: MasterClass, “Coital Alignment Technique: 4 Tips for the CAT Sex Position”   by MasterClass (2022):   https://www.masterclass.com/articles/coital-alignment-technique  Kegels: WebMD, “Kegels - Should I Do Them?”  By WebMD Editorial Contributors (2022): https://www.webmd.com/women/kegels-should-i-do-them  Pelvic Floor Therapy: Jefferson Health, “Unlocking the 5 Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy” , by Anna Batt (2023): https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/unlocking-the-5-benefits-of-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy  Female Ejaculation vs Squirting: Journal of Clinical Anatomy, “Female ejaculation and squirting as similar but completely different phenomena: A narrative review of current research” by Pastor and Chmel (2022):  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35388532/  G Spot: AASECT, “What You Need to Know About…The G-Spot” by Steph Auteri (2014): https://www.aasect.org/what-you-need-know-about-g-spot-0  How your body/pleasure changes through the menstrual cycle: Clue,  “Sex, Sensation, and the Menstrual Cycle” by Anna Druet (2017): https://helloclue.com/articles/sex/sex-sensation-menstrual-cycle Hello Playground: https://helloplayground.com/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers).Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.

Earthquakes, eclipses, epiphanies, oh my! Rachel talks about recent shakeups and shares some Gone Girl wisdom about the proverbial “cool girl” before jumping into her conversation with Keshia about combating  feminine myths, setting boundaries, and dating authentically to find your perfect partnership.  Episode Notes: “It is so ingrained in us to be dependent on others. It is so ingrained in us to seek validation and to feel like the only way we can survive is to make others happy. And yes - in some cases that is a great recipe for survival. But it’s not a great recipe for thriving.” - Keshia Rice Conversation with Keshia begins at 00:11:48. Follow Keshia: Website: http://www.keshiarice.com/  Confidently Cherished Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sXncAFEYXGWLvRmd8spOD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keshiarice/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKeshiaRice/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keshiarice  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/keshiarice  Mentioned in the episode:  No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering, by Thich Nhat Hanh (2014): https://www.amazon.com/No-Mud-Lotus-Transforming-Suffering/dp/1937006859  The Atlantic, “The Real-World Consequences of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl Cliché”, by ⁠Hugo Schwyzer⁠ (2013): ⁠https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/07/the-real-world-consequences-of-the-manic-pixie-dream-girl-clich-233/277645/⁠ Salon, “How the Scathing "Gone Girl" Rant About Being the "Cool Girl" Defined the Decade”, by Mary Elizabeth Williams (2019): ⁠https://www.salon.com/2019/12/26/how-the-scathing-gone-girl-rant-about-being-the-cool-girl-defined-the-decade/⁠ Brene Brown, “Marriage is Never 50/50” clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfL4RTuC9Bk  The full “Unlocking Us With Brene Brown” podcast episode: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-comparative-suffering-the-50-50-myth-and-settling-the-ball/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel ponders how we, as humans, change over the course of a life. She talks about changing attachment styles, the love languages, then chats a bit about the viral “Who the Fuck Did I Marry” tik tok saga. She then welcomes erotica writer Ruan Willow and the two discuss the differences between porn and erotica, how to write erotica, audio erotica, and more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Ruan begins at 00:15:24. Follow Ruan Willow:  Website: https://ruanwillowauthor.com/  Oh F*ck Yeah Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rmfiA8FVPG766ouQ9P3QG  I Dare You Released March 9: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Saturday-Challenge-Play-ebook/dp/B0CST8K18R  Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ruan-Willow/author/B08ZYW6B3K Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruanwillow/?hl=en  Medium: https://medium.com/@ruanwillow  Goodreads: https://medium.com/@ruanwillow  Substack: https://ruanwillow.substack.com/  FrolicMe: https://www.frolicmep[dot]com/erotic-authors/ruan-willow/  Discussed in this episode: Taylor Tomlinson love languages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmK_ei4NlU  Reesa Teesa on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reesamteesa?lang=en  Full “Who the Fuck Did I Marry?” story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC1dKx6maZ4  Gilbert Godfrey reads 50 Shades of Grey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkLqAlIETkA Shayla Black: https://www.shaylablack.com/ -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo image used with permission by Ruan Willow.

Rachel talks about how imposter’s syndrome and perfectionism play into one another and shares some musings about non-monogamy.  She is then joined by Jess, who shares her own journey to non-monogamy and all that she has learned along the way. The two of them discuss terminology, rules vs boundaries vs relationship agreements, dealing with jealousy, and so much more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Jess begins at 00:10:45. Follow Jess:  Website: www.bothandcoaching.com Instagram: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nonmonogamous_newbies/ Facebook Group “nonmonogamy newbies”www.facebook.com/groups/nonmonogamousnewbies Programs: Non-Monogamy Newbies (https://bothandcoaching.com/nonmonogamousnewbies) and Conversation Compass https://bothandcoaching.com/the-conversation-compass  Discussed in this episode:  Relationship Agreements: A Simple and Effective Guide for Strengthening Communication, Reducing Conflict, and Increasing Intimacy to Design Your Ideal Relationship, by Eri Kardos (2016): ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Agreements-Strengthening-Communication-Increasing/dp/1540338487⁠  Rachel Wright: https://rachelwrightnyc.com/  Medium, “Why you should drop the ‘e’ in ethical non-monogamy” by Claire Louise Travers: https://clairelouisetravers.medium.com/why-you-should-drop-the-e-in-ethical-non-monogamy-32069e129df1  Decolonizing Love: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizing.love/ Sister Wives: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1721666/  What is a metamour?: https://www.polyamproud.com/post/learn-about-polyamory-what-is-a-metamour  What is kitchen table polyamory?: https://www.modernintimacy.com/what-is-kitchen-table-polyamory/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel covers a few thoughts slightly related to today’s interview, and then jumps into her conversation with Daphne Wells. Daphne shares her story of realizing she was in an abusive relationship, how she got out, and how she used spirituality as a tool to heal. Episode Notes: Conversation with Daphne begins at 00:09:51.  Follow Daphne: Website: https://daphnewells.com  Book: DECIDE - Choose Your Own Path: Your Guide to Making Effective, Empowered Decisions, by Daphne Wells (2019): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0473505746/ref=sr_1_2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaphneBWells/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daphnebwells  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnewells  Discussed in this episode:  Clarissa Pinkola Estes: https://www.clarissapinkolaestes.com/  Numerology: https://daphnewells.com/numerology/  The Four Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi): https://psychicscience.org/pillars  Discussed in the intro:  New York Magazine,  “Worst Roommate Ever”, by William Brennan (2018): https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/jamison-bachman-worst-roommate-ever.html  The Atlantic, “The Plight of the Oldest Daughter”, by Sarah Sloat (November 14, 2023): https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/11/first-born-children-eldest-daughter-family-dynamics/675986/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash.

Rachel chats about how to maintain a healthy long-term relationship in the forms of romantic competence, EQ, and emotional regulation. She then welcomes intimacy coach Amy Color who helps men with intimacy blocks and the two of them chat about porn addiction and male intimacy.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Amy begins at 00:12:08. Follow Amy: Website: https://www.amycolor.com/  Amy’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4s&v=UkQ6FBltdYU  Book: The Huddle: How to Score in Sex & Love, by Amy Color (2021): https://www.amycolor.com/the-huddle-book  The Intimacy Game Plan Program: https://amycolor-scheduling.as.me/TalkToAmy  If you mention WD&69 you get 10% off! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amycolorintimacycoach  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycolor.intimacycoach/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv0kUopMmi3gxuoTE2SXd2w  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IntimateWithAmy  Discussed in this episode:  Another great TEDx Talk on the subject of porn addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbYWKVAeu6Y&list=WL&index=30  CNBC, “We’ve studied over 30,000 couples—here are 6 phrases you’ll hear in the most successful relationships”, by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman (January 30, 2024): https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/30/psychologists-say-the-happiest-couples-in-successful-relationships-always-use-these-phrases.html  Forbes, “A Psychologist Explains What It Means To Have ‘Romantic Competence’”, by Mark Travers (February 4, 2024): https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/04/a-psychologist-explains-what-it-means-to-have-romantic-competence/?sh=16f954fc39ae  Therapytips.org “Relationship Satisfaction Scale”, by Jourdan Travers, LCSW (October 10, 2023):  https://therapytips.org/personality-tests/relationship-satisfaction-scale -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

In this special 100th (!!!) episode of the pod, Rachel muses about life, love, and theatre before talking about Mental Health Tik Tok and how we can make it better. She then runs an in-person conversation she had last May with Rob of Rob’s 10k friends, whose goal is to make connections with 10,000 strangers.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Rob begins at 00:14:50. Follow Rob Lawless/Rob’s 10k Friends! Website: https://www.robs10kfriends.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robs10kfriends/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robs10kfriends  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robs10kfriends/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robs10kfriends  Discussed in the intro:  Psychology Today, “How to Counter TikTok’s Mental Health Misinformation” (2023): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatrys-think-tank/202301/how-to-counter-tiktoks-mental-health-misinformation  Content Creator Suggestions:  Therapy Jeff: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapyjeff Dr. Julie: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjulie  Liz Listens: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizlistens Therapy Emily: https://www.tiktok.com/@therapybyemily Dr. Shepard, MD: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshepard_md -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel chats about maintaining love in long term relationships, male birth control options, and gives listeners an introduction to Playground. Then, she talks with gynecologist Dr. Shyama Mathews about all the myths surrounding sex education. They talk about birth control, natural cycles, vaginal health, and so much more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Dr. Shyama Mathews  begins at 00:15:17. Follow Dr. Mathews:  Website: www.drmathewsgyn.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmathewsgyn/ Playground Office Hours With Dr. Shyama: https://helloplayground.com/blogs/ask-dr-shyama  Follow Hello Playground: Website: www.helloplayground.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.playground/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.playground Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playground.hello/  Discussed in the episode:  The Washington Post, “Normal Marital Hatred is Real. Here’s What to do About it” (2023) by Tara Parker-Pope: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/09/23/marriage-relationships-conflict/  Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (2022), by Terrance Real: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Us-Getting-Build-Loving-Relationship/dp/0593233670/ref=sr_1_1⁠  The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/  New York Times, “Opinion: Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person”, (2016) by Alain de Botton: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/29/opinion/sunday/why-you-will-marry-the-wrong-person.html  CNN Health, “Male birth control shot found effective, but side effects cut study short”, (2016), by Susan Scutti: https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/30/health/male-birth-control/index.html  Life Sciences Intelligence, “Male Birth Control Gel Provides New Contraceptive Options for Men” (2023), by Veronica Salib: https://lifesciencesintelligence.com/features/male-birth-control-gel-provides-new-contraceptive-options-for-men  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel reflects on 2023 and considers what is to come in 2024. She is then joined by her guest, Phyllis Leavitt, author of the upcoming book, America in Therapy. She and Rachel discuss how the issues we see in families are reflected in our government and how therapy practices can benefit not only individuals, but America as a whole.  Episode Notes: Conversation with Phyllis begins at 00:12:27. Pre-order America in Therapy from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/America-Therapy-Approach-Healing-Nation/dp/1636983367/ Follow Phyllis:  Website: https://phyllisleavitt.com/  Substack: https://substack.com/@phyllisleavitt1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pel2347/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phyllisleavittbooks  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@phyllisleavittpodcasts1053  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phyllisleavitt243  Phyllis’ Other Books:  A Light in the Darkness (The Road Home Series, Book 1), by Phyllis E Leavitt, M.A. (2017): https://www.amazon.com/Light-Darkness-Road-Home/dp/0998800015/ Into the Fire (The Road Home Series, Book 2),  by Phyllis E. Leavitt, M.A. (2017): https://www.amazon.com/Into-Fire-Road-Home-2/dp/0998800007/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo image used with permission by the author.

“Always know your why” - Daisy Rachel talks about defending the Kinsey Institute and transformation across time before welcoming her guest, transformation coach Daisy Hilbrands. Daisy and Rachel discuss values, communication, staying curious in a relationship, and so much more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Daisy begins at 00:09:38. Follow Daisy:  Website: https://www.hilbrands.coach  Wheel of Life and Conversation Cards: https://hilbrands.coach/tools/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanlife_coach/  Facebook: www.facebook.com/daisyhilbrands LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-hilbrands/  Discussed in the episode: Defend Research at the Kinsey Institute: https://kinseyinstitute.org/defend-research.php  Washington Post Op-Ed by Justin R Garcia: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/10/kinsey-institute-indiana-legislature-state-funds/  Article about The Wheel of Life: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/wheel-of-life  Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel talks about one of her favorite things…Buffy! Oh, and she also talks about spiritual and somatic practices and the interplay with one another. Then, she and her guest, Nickie-Jean, discuss spirituality, shadow work, and the difficult work of self growth.  Episode Notes: “There is divinity within each situation, there is divinity within you. You have what it takes within you to move from the depths and transform into the highest version of you.” - Nickie-Jean Conversation with Nickie-Jean begins at 00:08:37. Follow Nickie-Jean: Website: https://www.nickiejean.com/ Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/nickiejeanintuitivecoachspiritualguidance  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galactic.oracle/  The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection and Sparking Emotional and Physical Healing, by Livia Shapiro (2022): https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Therapy-Workbook-Stress-Relieving-Strengthening/dp/1646040953  -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann.  Promo photo by Ashley Inguanta on Unsplash.

Rachel chats podcast changes, holidays and “if he wanted to he would” before welcoming this week’s guest, Melody Murray, LMFT. Melody and Rachel talk about creativity, reality TV, learning from children, and more! Episode Notes: Conversation with Melody begins at 00:09:30. “Creativity starts with a message that your heart wants to share, and then your mind helps to bring it to life” - Melody Murray Follow Melody: Website: https://www.melodylmft.com/ Mourning the Living: When the Loved One You've Lost Is Still Here, by Melody Murray (2023): https://www.melodylmft.com/mourning-the-living-book  Course: My Bounceback Plan: https://www.melodylmft.com/my-bounce-back-plan  Melody’s Today Show interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN0qU3zxVjE  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodylmft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelodyLMFT/  Mentioned in the episode:  Weeping Cedars Podcast: https://weepingcedars.com/ ⁠  WD&69 Episode about PMDD: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FVrUsItHoUoQQi3itoQ1a⁠ The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Stress-Relieving Exercises for Strengthening the Mind-Body Connection and Sparking Emotional and Physical Healing, by Livia Shapiro (2022): https://www.amazon.com/Somatic-Therapy-Workbook-Stress-Relieving-Strengthening/dp/1646040953  You can watch “Jury Duty” on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.670a0554-3a8f-4240-b0f2-2d0d869bc6fa The New York Times, “An Awe Walk Might Do Wonders for Your Well-being” by Gretchen Reynolds: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/well/move/an-awe-walk-might-do-wonders-for-your-well-being.html  “The Narcissist's Prayer”, by Dayna Craig That didn't happen. And if it did, it wasn't that bad. And if it was, that's not a big deal. And if it is, that's not my fault. And if it was, I didn't mean it. And if I did, you deserved it. -------- Let’s keep talking! Have a question or idea for a topic? Email winedine69pod@gmail.com! Podcast artwork by Yogesh Nankar (Design by Dreamers). Intro and Outro music by John Bartmann. 

Rachel reflects on her past period of survival mode, explores loveisrespect.org, and goes over a brief content warning before introducing her guest, Krystal Casey. Then, Krystal and Rachel discuss resilience, healing, empowerment, recovering from betrayal, motherhood, and SO much more.

Rachel covers recent events, running, and self care practices before welcoming her guest, Karyn Wittmeyer. The two of them then discuss self love and jealousy in non-monogamy, discovering and communicating your needs, and more!