Sex Love Psychedelics

177: Altered States through BDSM + Power Play Revelations in Relationships with Kimi Inch

In this episode, I sit down with erotic leadership expert Kimi Inch to explore how conscious kink mirrors psychedelic journeys through ego death, altered states, and deep surrender. We dive into power dynamics, archetypes, and how resistance, shame, and desire can all be transformed into intimacy and healing. A playful, provocative conversation that redefines kink as a path to liberation and embodiment. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:28 Intro02:44 Enter the Kink Queen07:37 First Lingerie, First Dungeon19:20 Safety in Surrender31:15 Eros vs. Ego40:11 Feeling More Than Touch52:23 The Power of Not Surrendering THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Kimi Inch is an intimacy coach and conscious kink guide who helps people unlock their erotic energy and step into their most powerful selves. With over 20 years of experience in Tantra, sacred sexuality, and somatic therapy, she has worked with thousands of clients worldwide. Her work has been featured on platforms like The Oprah Winfrey Network, SXSW, Princeton University, and Nightline. As a sensual alchemist and sex-positive educator, Kimi creates safe, playful spaces for people to explore hidden parts of themselves and discover new pathways to healing and pleasure. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Kimi’s Instagram @kimiinch 10% off Kimi's upcoming workshop in October: https://andmorepresents.com/ref/Drcat/ WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone]Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays]

176: Conscious Conception as a Psychedelic Process with Gabriela Rosa

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained fertility expert Gabriela Rosa to talk about the real truth of conception, from myths about infertility and IVF success rates to the emotional impact of grief, trauma, and stress. We explore fertility as a shared responsibility between partners and how to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy. Honest, practical, and deeply vulnerable, this conversation offers hope and actionable steps for anyone on the fertility journey. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 09:04 Fertility as a Shared Responsibility 14:02 Global & Cultural Perspectives 17:07 Spiritual & Biological Bypassing 24:38 Overreliance on IVF39:03 Navigating Motherhood & Career Transition 41:50 Facing Grief & Learning Equanimity 56:19 Practical Advice: Pretend You’re Pregnant Now 1:02:16 Differential Obstacles & Individualized Solutions THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, entrepreneur, and Harvard University–awarded scholar. She is the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic, where she leads a team of specialists serving patients worldwide. Rosa has educated over 140,000 couples in more than 110 countries and is recognized as a leading authority on overcoming infertility and recurrent miscarriage through her integrative methodology. She is also the host of the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa™ podcast. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Gabriela’s Podcast: https://talksexpodcast.com [https://talksexpodcast.com] The Rosa Institute: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ [https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/] WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone] Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays]

175: Erotic Power, Psychedelics for Sexual Trauma Healing + The Politics of Pleasure with Dee Dee Goldpaugh

Psychotherapist and educator Dee Dee Goldpaugh joins me to explore how psychedelics can support survivors of sexual trauma in reclaiming pleasure, embodiment, and power. We unpack eroticism as a life force, the stigma of pleasure in healing spaces, and the nuance of recovered memories during psychedelic journeys. This episode is a deep dive into love, safety, and the nervous system, reminding us that joy isn’t a luxury; it’s essential to our collective healing. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 07:32 The Censorship of Pleasure in Psychedelic Spaces 11:26 Redefining Erotic Relationships and Power 17:22 Are You Healed Enough to Help Others Heal? 23:38 Leisure vs. Pleasure and Capitalist Disconnection 41:43 The Six Stages of Psychedelic Healing 48:36 Love as Spiritual Practice THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dee Dee Goldpaugh is a psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and leading voice in the development of psychedelic integration psychotherapy, specifically with survivors of sexual trauma. Goldpaugh is a facilitator of ketamine-assisted retreats for both couples and individuals and has taught and published widely on psychedelics and sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. A frequent presenter at international conferences and trainings, Goldpaugh lives in Woodstock, New York. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Dee Dee’s Instagram: @deedeegoldpaugh [https://www.instagram.com/deedeegoldpaugh/]Dee Dee’s Website: https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/ [https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/]Buy Dee Dee’s Book, Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality here: Simon & Schuster [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Embrace-Pleasure/Dee-Dee-Goldpaugh/9798888500583] Simon & Schuster UK [https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Embrace-Pleasure/Dee-Dee-Goldpaugh/9798888500583] Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0DH3MR9S8?tag=simonsayscom] Barnes and Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embrace-pleasure-dee-dee-goldpaugh/1146297988?ean=9798888500583&st=AFF&2sid=Simon] Inner Traditions [https://www.innertraditions.com/embrace-pleasure] BAM! Books-A-Million [https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798888500583]Bookshop.org [http://bookshop.org/] WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone] Sensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays]

174: Untangling Resentment, “Needs” + Patterns of Enduring Unwanted Touch with Dr Betty Martin

Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent and author of The Art of Receiving and Giving joins me for a powerful conversation on intimacy, boundaries, and self-trust. With decades of experience in body-based healing, Betty shares simple yet profound insights on how we give, receive, and relate. Whether you're partnered or solo, this episode offers fresh perspective on connection, consent, and reclaiming your authentic desires. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 13:19 Nuance in Consent and Touch 15:15 When 'Yes' Doesn’t Mean Perform 27:56 Trusting Your Inner “No” 38:57 Owning Your Sexual Expression 54:44 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing? THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Betty Martin is a retired chiropractor, surrogate partner, and renowned educator with over four decades of experience in therapeutic touch and somatic practices. She is the developer of the Wheel of Consent, a groundbreaking framework for understanding the dynamics of giving and receiving, applicable in both touch and non-touch settings. As the author of The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, Dr. Martin has trained professionals around the world and now mentors practitioners across a range of disciplines, including psychotherapy, sex education, and bodywork. LINKS: https://www.wheelofconsent.org/ [https://www.wheelofconsent.org/]Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartin [https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartin] WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone [http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone] SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening [https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening] Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale] Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather] Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale]

173: Discernment as Power, Eroticism Across Our Lifespan, + Later Age Motherhood with Christine Mason

Author and Rosebud Woman founder Christine Mason joins me to explore what it means to live erotically and powerfully through every stage of womanhood. We dive into her work on aging, agency, and discernment—from embracing our sensuality at any age to navigating later-age motherhood with clarity and choice. Christine shares insights from The 9 Lives of Women, breaking down cultural narratives around sex, aging, and reproductive freedom. We also discuss the importance of body rituals, intergenerational healing, and how staying embodied can support a vibrant, empowered life well into elderhood. In this episode you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 07:45 What does it really mean to age erotically? 17:41 You Are All Your Ages at Once 20:37 Let Your Future Self Guide You Back to Joy 27:56 Motherhood, Choice, and the Shifting Narrative 44:23 Are you making choices from fear or inner knowing? 49:18 The Joy of Growing Older (And Why You Won’t Want to Go Back) THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Christine is a six-time founder and CEO, with a deep interest in women's wellness and the liberation of all people. She's a futurist, a yogi, tantrika, mother of 4, and grandmother. She's the author of Reverence (2021), The Nine Gifts (2020), The Invitation (2018) and Body Love, as well as 5 other books, and the co-founder a meditation center and medicinal farm on Hawaii. She's appeared on radio, tv, print and podcasts (from NPR to Vogue to TEDx), speaking to entrepreneurship, freeing the mind and body, activism and sexual and intimate wellness. French, German. MBA, Phi Beta Kappa Northwestern University. PhD student in Philosophy and Consciousness at CIIS. She splits her time between the farm (with the chickens, cats and goats!) and Mill Valley, CA. LINKS https://rosewoman.com/pages/the-team?srsltid=AfmBOoqRofBJeBkLzxh4fRWZUEiLe7-O4EnYFs8UB1AchqssClBVwBmw [https://rosewoman.com/pages/the-team?srsltid=AfmBOoqRofBJeBkLzxh4fRWZUEiLe7-O4EnYFs8UB1AchqssClBVwBmw] https://christinemariemason.com/ [https://christinemariemason.com/]https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686 [https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686]https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Woman-Sensual-Reproductive/dp/B0F2CGTYV4 [https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Lives-Woman-Sensual-Reproductive/dp/B0F2CGTYV4]170: Menopause Transitions and Plant Medicines with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/170-menopause-transitions-and-plant-medicines-with/id1192876328?i=1000696548403] WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes - http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone [http://learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone] SexLoveYoga: Sensual Awakening Course - https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening [https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening] Exhale Sensual Ketamine Retreat | Join the waitlist for the next Femme retreat, coming fall! - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale] Love and Leather Couples Retreat in California on July 20-23 - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather] Erosynthesis + Entheogens Masterclass - https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale [https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale]