Love, Sex, and Pleasure with Ann Nguyen

35. Transform your life by setting Pleasure Goals

Revolutionize your approach to goal-setting by creating Pleasure Goals - centering your life around what actually brings you joy & fulfillment and helps you connect with your erotic self You'll learn how to:  * Reframe Goal-Setting: Move beyond optimization and productivity goals to include pleasure quotas alongside traditional metrics like protein or fiber intake * Identify Your Pleasure Menu: Review the past 6 months for moments of genuine happiness, listen to your daydreams, and focus on feelings rather than expensive activities * Set Actual Pleasure Goals: Create specific, measurable pleasure targets (like calling a friend monthly or taking weekly solo time) and treat them as seriously as other life goals * Overcome Common Time & Money Blocks: Address time & money constraints by integrating pleasure into existing responsibilities and focusing on the emotional experience rather than costly activities * Pleasure as Foundation: Recognize that peripheral pleasure (non-sexual enjoyment) builds the foundation for reconnecting with sexuality and intimacy * Benefits for Relationships: Practicing personal pleasure makes you more interesting to date, creates capacity for dating challenges, and can reignite spark in existing relationships * Nervous System Impact: A pleasure-oriented nervous system is more open to deep intimacy and amazing sex Pleasure is your birthright, not something to earn - it's medicine, healing, and spiritual practice all in one Work with me 1:1 [https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme] - For powerful, legacy-creating women who want to know & communicate what you want in the bedroom to have more sex that fulfills you body, mind & soul Get instant access to my FREE workshop: How to Get Excited to Call in Your Dream Partner: https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner [https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner]

34. How to feel attractive again

FREE Breast Massage Practice: Get it here  [https://theannnguyen.mykajabi.com/youtube-freebie-sign-up] In this episode, I share my personal journey of struggling with feeling unattractive during a difficult period of depression [0:00-9:50]  I open up about how I lost my sense of radiance, gained weight, and felt disconnected from my sexy self, especially in my relationship with Kellen [9:51-19:07] I dive deep into what really makes someone attractive (it's not about body type or external beauty standards). I explain how true attractiveness comes from your life force energy, your Shakti, and being authentically yourself [19:08-28:39] I provide practical tips for reconnecting with your inner radiance, including gentle self-touch practices and the importance of grieving your disconnection from yourself. I share how even small, compassionate practices can help you rebuild your sense of attractiveness [28:40-35:37] I discuss how engaging in activities you love naturally increases your magnetism. I introduce the concept of "letting pussy dress you" - choosing clothing and self-expression that genuinely feels good to you, rather than trying to meet external standards [35:38-End] I wrap up by sharing my own transformation, from feeling completely disconnected to reclaiming my sexiness. I offer listeners hope and practical strategies for feeling hot again Work with me 1:1 [https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme] - For powerful, legacy-creating women who want to know & communicate what you want in the bedroom to have more sex that fulfills you body, mind & soul Get instant access to my FREE workshop: How to Get Excited to Call in Your Dream Partner: https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner [https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner]

33. My engagement story!

In this episode, I share about my engagement story - especially from the perspective of someone who never thought a healthy marriage would be for me, and what it took to get to this chapter in our relationship.  Key highlights from the episode:  0:00:00 [https://otter.ai/u/TRfKaPJ5lcFLttMrtolr5q80fK8?tab=chat&view=transcript&t=0s]  - How I transformed from someone who never thought marriage was possible to someone excitedly planning a future with my partner Kellen 0:09:40 [https://otter.ai/u/TRfKaPJ5lcFLttMrtolr5q80fK8?tab=chat&view=transcript&t=580s]  - Overcoming past relationship traumas, including my anxious attachment style and fears about marriage, explaining how couples therapy and honest communication helped us grow together 0:19:37 [https://otter.ai/u/TRfKaPJ5lcFLttMrtolr5q80fK8?tab=chat&view=transcript&t=1177s] - I talk about reaching a point where I became ready for marriage, feeling a shift in our relationship and wanting to start a family, which led to me actually getting excited about the engagement 0:29:22 [https://otter.ai/u/TRfKaPJ5lcFLttMrtolr5q80fK8?tab=chat&view=transcript&t=1762s] - The story of our actual proposal day - my lessons in surrendering control, being on day 2 of my period, getting caught by surprise, and being hype AF to be engaged!  Key themes: vulnerability, growth, and unexpected joy Work with me 1:1 [https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme] - For powerful, legacy-creating women who want to know & communicate what you want in the bedroom to have more sex that fulfills you body, mind & soul Get instant access to my FREE workshop: How to Get Excited to Call in Your Dream Partner: https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner [https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner]

32. What is sacred sexuality?

This week's episode covers:  * An intro to sacred sexuality  * The differences between sacred vs. mainstream sexuality * Benefits of sacred sexuality & how to apply it to your life  * The collective, societal impact of sexual wellness for women of color  After listening to this episode you'll learn how to:  * Develop a more positive & sacred relationship with your body * Understand sexuality as a spiritual practice of self-love * View romantic partnerships as spiritual growth opportunities * Understand pleasure as a pathway to spiritual awakening * Explore sexuality as a form of personal and collective liberation Work with me 1:1 [https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme] - For powerful, legacy-creating women who want to know & communicate what you want in the bedroom to have more sex that fulfills you body, mind & soul Get instant access to my FREE workshop: How to Get Excited to Call in Your Dream Partner: https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner [https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner]

31. How to Transform How You See Yourself using Erotic Archetypes to Create Sexually Fulfilling Relationships

DOWNLOAD YOUR AUTHENTIC EROTIC IDENTITY WORKBOOK HERE [https://theannnguyen.mykajabi.com/eroticidentityworkbook] In this episode, you'll learn: [0:00-5:00] The concept of Erotic Identity and how transforming how you see yourself as a sexual being impacts your sex & love life  [5:00-10:00] How to overcome internalized sexual shame and expand your definition of eroticism [10:00-15:00] Defining eroticism: how it's about aliveness and passion beyond sexual acts, using examples like Jane Goodall's connection to nature [15:00-17:30] Techniques for creating a personal erotic archetype through visualization and identifying meaningful qualities [17:30-19:00] How you can play with archetypes like the lover, witch, crone, wise woman, wild woman, queen, and warrior to expand your sexual expression [17:30-20:00] Specific questions to ask to discover your erotic identity, including: * How does your empowered erotic self dress? * How does she move? * How does she interact with her partner? * What are her values around sexuality? * How does she navigate challenges? [20:00-25:00] How erotic identities evolve through different life stages and personal growth [25:00-end] Ways an authentic sexual identity can transform your confidence and relationships Work with me 1:1 [https://www.theannnguyen.com/workwithme] - For powerful, legacy-creating women who want to know & communicate what you want in the bedroom to have more sex that fulfills you body, mind & soul Get instant access to my FREE workshop: How to Get Excited to Call in Your Dream Partner: https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner [https://bit.ly/callinyourdreampartner]