Finding My Yum

Living Consciously with the hilarious Cynthia Levin

This week we were joined by stand up, writer, performer and acting teacher Cynthia Levin. She is *so* funny, and such a delight to talk to, I know you'll love it. We touch on what it's like to go through life unconsciously - and how it can completely change when you start living actively. We also get into the comedy scene, Chicago, Los Angeles, acting, bullying, dating and more!

Love from The Princess Bride - with Tyler Johnson

Happy Valentines Eve! This week we are joined by the charming and funny Tyler Johnson - we get into what it's like to wait to have sex, how a religious upbringing shaped his views on sex and relationships, and whether or not the classic movie The Princess Bride makes a good guide for figuring out how to love and be loved.

You'll spend the whole episode with a smile on your face - enjoy! 

Escaping a Cult pt. 2 - with Ben Moroski

This week we welcome Ben Moroski back to the show! Last time we left off just after he began to really deprogram, and we pick up right from there. Ben shares with us his journey getting mentally healthy, the challenges someone in America may face when making a choice to better themselves, and how it affected his relationships. It's a great follow up episode, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Talking Consent with Erica Folinsky

We dive deep into the topic of consent this week with Erica Folinsky! We learn what consent has in common with Fries, how to talk about it with a partner, and dip into the idea of trauma bonding. It's the first in what promises to be a series of conversations around the topic, and a must listen.

You can find Erica here: https://www.therapyden.com/therapist/erica-folinsky

And for more resources around consent, check out the following links:

http://www.teachconsent.org/

https://www.rainn.org/understanding-consent

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-and-relationships/sexual-consent

Sex Parties Part 2 with Wendy Shoef

We are thrilled to bring Wendy Shoef back to the show this week! We talk through sex parties a bit more in depth, hear her journey to being a 'fantasy fulfiller' and her time as a professional submissive. If you enjoy Wendy as much as we do, make sure to check out her upcoming FREE virtual summit - Womxn 2020! She has an amazing line up of over 30 experts talking everything from sex to trauma to relationships. You can check it out at owningyour.love 

Enjoy!

Exploring a Kink Buffet - with Emily Anne

This episode covers the gamut! We are joined by Emily Anne, kinkster, and go on a journey from growing up on a farm to leading pegging parties in LA. Touching on everything from consensual non-consent to breeding to cuckolding, this one gets specific!

Trigger warning: Within the context of consensual non-consent, rape fantasies are discussed. We also discuss an instance of unintentionally crossing the line in a bdsm scenario - and how to avoid that in a scene. 

Finally - check out the exploration questionnaire linked below, and get connected with Emily's new venture!

https://www.thebdsmcoaches.com/free-sexual-exploration-questionnaire

Discovering Dominance - with Alexis

This week we were joined by the hilarious and talented Alexis! She talks about her journey coming out as bisexual, discovering her dominant side, and dabbling in the Craigslist Personals section. 

Better Relationships and Better Sex - with Dr. Adam Sheck

Happy New Year everybody! In the first episode of 2020, we are joined by the Passion Doctor - also known as Dr. Adam Sheck - to talk psychology. We tough on Imago Relationship Therapy, trauma bonding, ethical monogamy, and how to have better sex by understanding more about how our brain chemicals function. 

If having better relationships and better sex is on your resolution list, you don't want to miss this episode!

Rebroadcast: Living Openly and Out Loud with Kai Wes

This week we are joined by Kai Wes from MTV's Are You the One - Kai talks to us about everything from growing up in a small town in Rhode Island, to college, through what it was really like in the house! They share what their goals were going into the house, and what it's been like on the other side.

Plus, there's an awesome story about standing up to a bully - you don't want to miss this one! 

Sexuality from Jamaica to Texas - with Shamar Philippe

This week we are joined by actor/writer Shamar Philippe! He gets into his sexual journey from growing up in a hyper sexualized culture in Jamaica, to good ol' Texas, to LA and beyond. Then he details his experience dating women, having threesomes, and dating men. It's an all encompassing episode, and his energy is so fun to listen to! Enjoy!