Sex Therapy: Shame, the why and LTRs

Sex Therapy: Shame, the why and LTRs

In this conversation, Sheena sits down with Georgina “Gigi” Vass, about identity, inspiration, and the pivotal life events that shaped her path into becoming a sex therapist. Gigi describes meaning and purpose as rooted in loved ones, humor, and balancing family needs with self-care. She explains what sex therapy is and clears misconceptions about physical contact. They discuss career origins, training differences, changes in the field (holistic approaches, porn/tech, visibility, neurodivergence), current topics, and why people may be having less sex. They cover BDSM, kink vs fetish, shame and self-compassion, and creativity in sex. Gigi also has great insight about sustaining intimacy in long-term relationships, and the harms of avoidance in communication. Georgina Vass can be found on instagram and tiktok as @georginavasstherapist and by email at georginasvass@gmail.com 00:00 Meet Gigi 01:49 Roots And Family 03:14 What Inspires You 05:45 Defining Life Moments 11:19 Meaning And Purpose 13:56 Finding Balance 17:19 What Is Sex Therapy 18:56 Why Sex Therapy 27:06 Trends In Sex Therapy 32:38 Why Less Sex 37:04 BDSM Basics 40:19 Taboo Kinks and Labels 42:31 Do You Need a Why 46:09 Fetish Versus Kink 47:18 Misconceptions and Education 49:33 How to Explore Safely 54:50 Sex as Creativity 01:01:10 Keeping Desire Alive 01:06:39 Repair and Consistency 01:11:10 Working Through Sexual Shame 01:14:15 Avoidance and Hard Talks

Nourish Yourself: Human Design, Wholeness, and Breaking the Cycle

In this episode, Sheena sits down with holistic health coach and yoga teacher Bethany for a rich conversation about healing, self-discovery, and what it truly means to thrive. Bethany shares her journey from witnessing eating disorders in high school to building a multidimensional practice rooted in nutrition, human design, yoga philosophy, and ceremony work. Together they explore the power of following inspiration, the importance of foundational self-care, and the beauty and complexity of being a cycle breaker, all while weaving in the deeper truth that real healing happens not in isolation, but in connection with others. Bethany can be found at @bethanykovo and @empowercollective 00:00 Purpose 02:17 Early Eating Disorder Awakening 03:53 From Clinic to Collective 07:17 Yoga as North Star 16:08 Coaching Clients and Tools 20:59 Nourish Method Explained 25:47 Human Design Basics 36:35 Human Design vs Astrology 45:07 Belonging as a Need 46:15 Soul Lessons and Co-Creation 49:42 Healing Through Relationships 52:39 Disconnection and Basic Needs 55:56 Cycle Breakers and Conforming 01:03:14 Breaking Family Patterns 01:11:05 Future Work and Community 01:16:28 You Are Already Whole 01:20:16 Holding Two Truths 01:28:08 Final Wrap

Tuning In: Sound, Intuition, and Creative Alchemy

In this episode, Sheena sits down with Kat Burns for an honest and inspiring conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the power of creativity. Kat is a creative alchemist and spiritual practitioner, using sound healing, Reiki and tarot, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Kat opens up about her journey from struggling with profound self-worth issues to healing her limiting beliefs through somatic work and energy practices. Together they explore the science and spirituality behind sound as a healing modality, what it means to follow your intuition when the world has been drowning it out, and how stepping away from burnout culture ultimately led Kat to build a life and thriving practice abroad. If you're a creative who feels stuck on their own journey of growth, this one is for you. Kat can be found at https://iamkatburns.com/ [https://iamkatburns.com/] and @iamkatburns 00:00 Creative Identity 01:44 Fulfillment Through Service 05:03 From Self Hate to Hope 09:35 Faith as Catalyst 11:32 Tools That Changed Everything 19:11 Somatics and Nervous System 23:10 Becoming Who You Needed 25:14 Sound Healing for Creativity 27:57 Creative Blocks Explained 34:55 Frequencies and Brainwaves 44:04 Reclaiming Intuition 50:54 From LA to Remote Year 56:11 Why Lisbon Stayed 01:00:12 Building Community Abroad 01:02:45 Sound Healing Origins 01:04:23 Family Support and Identity 01:09:55 Business Ease and Flow 01:14:57 Returning to Creative Love 01:22:48 Creative Alchemy Invitation

Making meaning: Love, Weed and Grief

In this conversation, Sheena and Daniel sit down to reflect on identity. Daniel explains why he now specializes in grief counseling—personal losses and years supporting caregivers. He emphasizes using direct language about death, the emotional weight and rewards of connection, and the use of rituals to honor loss. They discuss grief beyond death, stigma, trauma, and meaning-making. The conversation turns to his love story: meeting his South African partner online, sustaining years of communication before meeting in person, and shifting from scarcity mindset to investing in happiness. Daniel shares his plans to move to SA, and navigating fears about politics and adjustment. He closes with his best advice. 00:00 Meet the Guest 00:39 Identity Beyond Work 03:18 Rethinking Work Ethic 06:21 Why Grief Counseling 12:47 Talking About Death 16:13 Grief Beyond Death 19:55 Stages and Meaning 24:56 Trauma and Stigma 30:01 Regrets and Relationships 35:54 Heavy Days and Burnout 37:32 Human Connection in Care 38:26 Grief and Joy Together 39:06 Rituals to Honor Loss 42:29 Meeting Love During COVID 45:41 Long Distance to First Visit 48:08 Chemistry and Travel Lessons 52:15 Attachment Identity and Partnership 57:42 Moving Plans and Marriage Talk 01:04:58 Fears Excitement and Gratitude 01:10:47 Closing Advice

End With Ease: A Death Guide's Secret

Sarah, an RN and death guide, shares her background as a longtime bartender who became a nurse out of necessity, and how she sits with discomfort. She explains how she supports end-of-life autonomy, and how her nursing experience and spirituality inform her work. She outlines her business, End With Ease, including guidance on medical aid in dying (not legal in Connecticut) and voluntary stopping eating and drinking (VSED). Sarah recounts early experiences with death, loneliness in the work, self-care amid stress, and how her own cervical cancer led her to slow down and deepen her connection to spirit. Sarah can be found @good_death_nurse and sarahsparen@yahoo.com 00:00 Meet Sarah 00:55 From Bars to Nursing 04:20 What Is a Death Guide 13:13 Hospice Misconceptions 14:54 Spiritual Side of Dying 17:14 First Death Experience 24:00 Embracing Death Guide Role 28:24 Loneliness and Self Care 33:19 Palliative to Hospice Process 39:55 Private Client Planning 42:05 Dying at Home Explained 50:30 VSED Basics Legality 52:42 Hard Reality Timeline 53:23 Body Natural Dying Process 54:49 Letting Go Not Forcing 55:58 Learning Sharing Evidence 59:24 Hardest Part Family Resistance 01:00:13 Young Fighter Breakthrough 01:06:51 Death Is Beautiful Now 01:12:35 How To Get Curious 01:15:30 Hospice Morphine Myths 01:17:02 Spirit And Body Explained 01:21:22 Cancer Changed Everything 01:26:32 Body As Gift On Loan 01:34:54 Closing Contact Info