Finding My Yum

The week we are joined by Janis DeLuca, a mentor and guide for women, focused on sexuality. She talks with Geri about how to have a conscious relationship with sexuality, her work with women in the 40-60 age range, and even touches on a few exercises to try! Enjoy!

Today we were blessed to have on Nicoletta and Simone from the Sluts and Scholars podcast! Nicoletta is licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#110256) and Sexologist, while Simone is an actor-turned-law-student that likes to talk about banging. They're both incredibly smart and funny, and talking with them was a delight. 

Listen to hear about how to communicate during sex, why MFT's often times gloss over sex (and why they shouldn't), and how Simone had a run in with the Pope! I mean, maybe. The verdict is out on that one.

Check out their podcast here for more sexy goodness! 

Rebroadcasting our fourth episode with a dear friend - this is the one that shaped what Finding My Yum is today. Listen to our friend talk about her journey to discovering what it means to be a unicorn, why saying yes can be fun, and hear our hosts realize what the show should be about - all thanks to her.

It's been one of our favorites from the start!

We were thrilled to be joined by Steph this week! She talks with Geri about the other side of growing up religious - and what it's like when you feel like there's not a spot in the church for you anymore. Steph shares bravely and openly about her journey accepting her bisexuality, how she has handled external pressures, and how to steam up a car in high school - all while keeping your promise ring. (Spoiler alert: it's by doing a lot of talking)

Enjoy!

This episode is great, y'all! Today we are joined by Danny Prikazsky (MTV's Are You The One) and we hear a from a perspective we haven't really before - someone with a pretty open and progressive upbringing. Danny explores how labels can be a positive thing, what a small college in Ohio does to celebrate and educate Safer Sex, and how his experience on Are You The One served as an opportunity for personal growth.

I also want to draw attention to a charity that Danny is raising money for - Trans Lifeline. It's a great organization that exists to provide a support hotline to trans people across the country, as well as financial support for those in need of microgrants. Donate at the link below!

https://secure.givelively.org/donate/trans-lifeline/danny-prikazsky

This week we are thrilled to have on actor, producer, writer, and all around lovely man Nate Leykam! We were so excited to get a perspective from someone who grew up - and still is - religious. He shared very openly with us about what it was like to deal with teenage urges, shame, how that lead to him questioning religion, and how he made it to the other side. 

This week we are joined by Molly - who puts the M in Masochism - and we learn about what it's like growing up with kinky desires, how to learn to play in a safe way, and how those interests can shift as you learn more about the scene. Molly is great, open, vulnerable and charming - you're going to love listening to her!

Quick trigger warning: the topics of mental health and self harm do come up in conversation - if you or someone you know needs help with self harm, we encourage you to check out the following resources.

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm
https://www.crisistextline.org/selfharm
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/self-injury/

This week, we learn about how partner base yoga can lead to better sex! But then it gets real and personal, as both Kari and Geri discuss exes, why sometimes it can be scary to move on, but how to make that leap - and what can be waiting on the other side.

This week Geri is joined by actor and designer Robert Keniston to discuss his experience - and what was different between dating men vs dating women, how that affected his views of gender norms and why there isn't more bi-visibility in todays media and culture. 

Today Geri is joined by two of Los Angeles's premiere burlesque performers and educators in Natasha Vee and Alikat Rose. Learn about how the burlesque scene has evolved over the past ten years, how it's still very different in other parts of the country, and the differences between that and stripping. Also what it's like to burlesque while pregnant!

If you're interested in checking them out - whether it's for a performance or a class - you can find out more, here!