So many of us carry hidden shame around sex and our bodies, often without realizing where it comes from. It’s not always the big, obvious traumas that hold us back. Sometimes it’s the small moments, a comment from a partner, or years of messages that made us feel something about us was “wrong.” In this episode, we explore how those experiences shape the way we connect, desire, and open up during intimacy. You’ll learn how to start releasing shame, feeling safe in your body again, and rebuilding a deeper connection to your pleasure. From understanding the mind-body link to using gentle practices like mirror work and affirmations, this conversation will help you reclaim your confidence, heal your relationship with sex, and step into your full sensual power.

About the Guest:

Janine MacKinnon
Expertise: Janine MacKinnon is a dedicated Sacred Sexuality Coach who empowers women to embrace sensuality, confidence, and deep connection through transformative embodiment practices. Her journey ignited after motherhood sparked a profound personal awakening to sacred sexuality, leading her to amass over 1,000 hours of specialized training through the VITA™ Institute. There, she earned four certifications under renowned mentors like Layla Martin, Marina Nabao, Cory Scott, and Amanda Testa, while drawing from diverse influences including Reiki, Taoist energy work, trauma-informed somatic healing, Tantra, and teachings from experts such as Regena Thomashauer, Jaiya, the Gottmans, and Margo Anand.
With a holistic approach blending nervous system regulation, attachment science, and intuitive body wisdom, Janine guides clients beyond mindset shifts toward somatic rewiring for lasting pleasure and self-trust. Her offerings include the Sensual Embodiment Collective membership, one-on-one coaching and mentorship, immersive courses like Sex Magick and Jade Egg practices, and retreats celebrating feminine power and transformation. Rooted in her own reignited marital passion and grounded motherhood, Janine's philosophy centers on releasing societal conditioning to unlock the body's innate sacred potential—fostering love, expansion, and embodied joy. She hosts a podcast sharing these insights and maintains affiliations with the VITA™ Institute and women's creative networks, earning acclaim from clients for facilitating profound, body-centered healing.
Free 5 Day Sensual Embodiment Challenge: https://janninemackinnon.com/5-day-sensual-embodiment-challenge/
Free Sex Magick Ritual Kit: https://janninemackinnon.com/s-magick-ritual-kit
Sacred Sex For Real Women Podcast: https://janninemackinnon.com/podcast
Sex Magick Level 1 Course: https://janninemackinnon.com/magick/

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Timestamps:

(0:00 ) Introduction and sex magic overview
(0:54 ) Visualizing desires with sexual energy
(1:28 ) Dr. Diane Mueller's book promotion
(2:12 ) Welcoming Jannine Mackinnon and episode overview
(2:44 ) Defining sex magic and its practice
(5:53 ) Chakras and sex magic
(7:33 ) Manifestation vs. sex magic
(8:11 ) Brain reprogramming during pleasure
(9:19 ) Practical partner integration of sex magic
(11:03 ) Starting sex magic practices solo
(13:19 ) Peak pleasure timing and techniques
(14:25 ) Beginner's guide to sex magic
(15:17 ) Chakras introduction and significance
(17:18 ) Inclusivity in sex magic
(18:01 ) Understanding and embodying chakras
(19:37 ) Connecting with chakras for beginners
(20:27 ) Listener reminder for bonuses
(21:45 ) Advanced sex magic experiences
(23:27 ) Success stories in sex magic manifestations
(24:46 ) Sex magic's impact on relationships
(25:31 ) Attracting outcomes through future feelings
(27:14 ) Overcoming sexual shame
(30:34 ) Mirror work in shame reduction
(33:30 ) Dissociation and mirror work
(34:13 ) Overcoming shame with introductory practices
(37:16 ) Sexuality's transformative power
(38:42 ) Sponsor: Five-day sensual embodiment challenge
(40:10 ) Closing remarks and resources