Could your dating profile be the reason you aren’t scoring dates? Or maybe you’re under the impression that you have to present as “alpha” or “extraverted” in order to be desirable. Connell Barrett breaks our social programming with why radical authenticity is more attractive + successful in creating the love life you want. He gives us tips on how we can step into a more playful attitude + improve our confidence, even if there’s fear. In this episode you will hear: Why your online dating profile sucks + how to step it up through a marketing perspective How authenticity can be a powerful tool for “scoring the date” (and why we believe it won’t) Strategies for getting out of the “not enough” trap + rebuilding your self-confidence Overcoming the fear of rejection + how changing your relationship to rejection can make you more invincible Stepping into “playfulness” for greater attraction + changing the game of dating Mental hacks to keep you SANE in the dating world The myth of the “alpha male” + how this belief is hurting our outcome in dating What Dr Cat believes is the HOTTEST statement one could make Connell’s personal experiences around dating + why taking a risk to be bold + “just going for what you want” is the sexiest Connell Barrett even answers some of our audience questions: Tips on upgrading your experience on the dating apps + even meeting people outside of them Get out of the FRIENDZONE THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dating coach Connell Barrett has one mission: help men defeat loneliness and attract their soulmates, as their most authentic, confident selves. The founder of Dating Transformation and a coach with The League dating app, Connell spent years training with the world’s best relationship and self-development experts. Connell’s next project? Showing men a new way to date with his forthcoming book, Dating Sucks But You Don’t, the complete dating guide for men in the #MeToo era, to be published in May by Simon & Schuster. Find out more about him here: https://datingtransformation.com Follow Connell on instagram @datingtransformation or join his facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtobeyourbestself/ Links from the show: Uberlube: Use code EPS10 for 10% off my favorite silky lube. Get a free sampler pack of LMNT electrolyte drink packets: drinklmnt.com/DRCAT Join us February 21st 2021 for my workshop with Adam Roa: Creating Chemistry Get your ticket here: https://thecreatecommunity.com/collections/event-tickets/products/creating-chemistry Want more? Connect with your body + access your inner sex kitten: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

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Episode 94: Radical Authenticity in Dating, Lessons in Play, + Online Dating Profiles as Self-Marketing with Connell Barrett

Supplements. Are they actually helping our body or is it money down the toilet? Literally. In this episode with Stacy Tucker, we talk about why not all supplements are created equally, what you need to look for, + which supplements are going to be GOLD for your health. She also shares with us the impact of trauma + emotions on our physical health, the importance of detoxification of the body, + why we’ve struggled with desiring sex during this bizarre past year. In this episode you will hear: How COVID has impacted our sex lives during this past year The impact of environmental stress + cultural trauma on the body + emotional health Important questions to ask when looking at vitamin supplements + bioavailability The important role of Selenium Key concepts to consider for cellular health + regeneration Detox + the important role of the liver Eastern medicine + western approaches The power of acupuncture to alleviate the physical impact of emotion Stacy’s take on around being on the spectrum + navigating extra sensitivity Stacy even answers some of our audience questions: Hormones + skin especially when stressed. What do I do? I struggle with heartbreak, causing lots of anxiety. What’s the best way to relieve that stress and move on? THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Stacy Tucker, RN experienced firsthand during her time as a trauma nurse, nutrition researcher, and student of self, the healing power of acupuncture and nutrition. With each needle she administered to patients she witnessed the immediate physical healing and relief from stress that came with a poke. After years of work with private clients, large organizations, and treating the underserved, she found the long-term benefits of five-point acupuncture to be consistent in everyone she worked with, especially when enhanced with nutrition and other embodiment tools. Product Discount Code for 20% at Almedalabs.com: DRCAT IG @taochemy @almedalabs Want more? Connect with your body + access your inner sex kitten: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

97: Liver Health, Supplement Bioavailability, + Sexual Desire Woes in a Pandemic with Stacy Tucker

“We accept the love we think we deserve” is a popular quote from my favorite book Perks of Being a Wallflower. I believe this quote can be applied not only to our love life, but to the love affair with our bodies. I also believe that these two affect each other. Have you ever been told you’re too much? How attentive + affectionate are you with yourself? Ever found yourself in the chase of becoming “healed”? I muse on this during this episode. In this episode you’ll hear: The trap of the chase in becoming “healed” + how you can find balance How deepening the love affair with your body reflects in your relationship love My THREE best tips for that deeping connection to your body’s intelligence Why you choose partners who cannot “hold you” What it means when someone tells you you are “too much” Want to join myself + other women who are desiring the sensual lifestyle? Sensual Awakening is a 14 day initiation into the foundations of sensuality. Want more information? Check it out here: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Or join myself + world class facilitators for an epic group coaching experience: Use discount code: DRCAT https://thecreatecommunity.com/collections/event-tickets/products/creating-chemistry Want more? Connect with your body + access your inner sex kitten: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

97: What is “Healed”, Body Intelligence, + “Are You Too Much”?

Sexuality + Sensuality...are they the same thing? It sure seems like it by the way the media interchanges these two terms, and yet the differentiation of the two are incredibly important for the relationship we have to pleasure + our bodies.  As a result of our cultural messages + images we see in the media, our bodies have become sexualized. And while sexuality is an important part of our being human, it’s also important to develop  a platonic relationship with our body. Sensuality helps us to create this. In this episode you will hear: The difference between sensuality + sexuality + why this is important How you can tap into greater pleasure potential in everyday, mundane activities How to cultivate the skill of desire to answer your challenges around “What do you want?” How adding sensuality to your sexuality can expand your skills + enjoyment of your eroticism with yourself or a partner How sexual arousal can be activated when practicing sensuality The benefits to living a sensual lifestyle Why we struggle with maintaining a sensual lifestyle My foundational tool for living a more expanded sensual + sexual life Want to join myself + other women who are desiring the sensual lifestyle? Sensual Awakening is a 14 day initiation into the foundations of sensuality.  Check it out here: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening Links from the show: Uberlube: Use code EPS10 for 10% off my favorite silky lube. Get a free sampler pack of LMNT electrolyte drink packets: drinklmnt.com/DRCAT Want more? Connect with your body + access your inner sex kitten: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

96: Sexuality vs Sensuality

Wanting to explore + expand your relationship into something beyond the cultural image you’ve grown up with? What if someone told you that you could create your own relationship structure like you could build a bear? Dr Rhoda Lipscomb talks to us about considerations to make when you’re transitioning from a monogamous relationship style to one that is designed to fit YOU. She gives us the 411 on navigating common challenges, creating security in a relationship, + supporting your partner in the human experience of jealousy. In this episode you’ll hear: How to determine whether a non-traditional relationship style is right for you? Security in self versus security based on the relationship structure Navigating the complex emotions of New Relationship Energy The difference between rules + agreements in non-traditional relationships, and why this is important Dating tips + apps for people interested in poly or non-traditional Common mistakes that happen in the transition from monogamous to non-traditional Tips on navigating jealousy + envy in your relationship Dr Rhoda even answers a listener’s question about her perspective on the effects of normalization of non-traditional relationships on our society. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Rhoda Lipscomb has been counseling individuals and couples in the area of human sexuality for over 29 years. She received her PhD in clinical sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists in Orlando, FL and her Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a sex therapist and sexuality coach in private practice specializing in the alternative sexuality communities, such as open relationships, GLBT, BDSM, AB/DL, kink and fetishes. Her approach to therapy is helping people to understand, accept and appreciate their sexuality with all the wonderful unique flavors that come with it. She currently provides coaching sessions virtually which gives her the opportunity to work with people from all over the world. You can find more information from her website: www.drrhoda.com or by emailing her at rhoda@drrhoda.com. Get her book No More Hiding: Permission to Love Your Sexual Self at Amazon! LINKS FROM THE SHOW -Uberlube: Use code EPS10 for 10% off my favorite silky lube. -Get a free sampler pack of LMNT electrolyte drink packets: drinklmnt.com/DRCAT Join us February 21st 2021 for my workshop with Adam Roa: Creating Chemistry -Head over to OK, Babe to listen and subscribe! WANT MORE? Come discover your inner sex kitten! Download my FREE audio guide here: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 95: Designer Relationships, Jealousy, + Navigating New Relationship Energy with Dr Rhoda Lipscomb

Dating itself is a total mindf*ck, then add a pandemic + no one really knows what they are doing. In this episode, I muse about the challenges of dating in 2021 + how you can become more mindful + effective of the process. I get into exploring the indications to the age old question: “Is this a date or a hangout?” PLUS I give you some education about dating lingo like: ghosting, icing, simmering, + “dating”. That way you know how to call it out + continue creating what you need. In this episode I share: Indications to determine whether this is a date, a hookup, or a friend hang Different ways people end relationships or interactions on a spectrum of accountability from ghosting to direct communicative parting. The advantages + pitfalls to labeling your relationship status + how to start that conversation. Links from the show: Uberlube: Use code EPS10 for 10% off my favorite silky lube. Get a free sampler pack of LMNT electrolyte drink packets: drinklmnt.com/DRCAT Join us February 21st 2021 for my workshop with Adam Roa: Creating Chemistry Get your ticket here: https://thecreatecommunity.com/collections/event-tickets/products/creating-chemistry Want more? Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 93: Loverships, Ghosting, + Is This a Date?

Chronic Pain, Disease, + Auto-immune disorders of the body. What might be contributing to these ailments + is there anything we can do other than solely relying on medications? Certified Nutritionist, Aimee-Jean Greenacre shares with us her best tips on living a holistic lifestyle + consuming whole foods to reduce inflammation + precursors to disease. We also dive in about your questions surrounding body cleanses + fasts. In this episode you’ll hear: The holistic approach to nutrition + lifestyle How suppression of emotions + life can lead to disease + chronic pain The history of preservatives in America + why it’s impacting our physical health today Considerations of YOUR body when starting a cleanse What foods cause the most inflammation + are the first to consider in eliminating when healing the body from disease Foods that reduce inflammation in the body Which foods to buy organic + which to save your money on Tips for learning to listen to the voice of the body Best strategies for helping boost the immune system against COVID-19 She even answers listener’s questions from instagram @sexloveyoga: Is fasting good for you? What foods actually work as aphrodisiacs? I have fibromyalgia, and I’ve heard that changing my food could help. Is there anything in particular that I should stay away from or that I should add? Can the grapefruit diet help you actually lose weight? ***References from the show: Clean Fifteen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php Environmental working group: https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Aimee-Jean Greenacre is an energetic and passionate holistic health and wellness coach, natural foods chef and conscious lifestyle teacher. She uses real food as the foundation to help her clients, heal, nourish and intuitively connect with their true self, so they can learn to cultivate the correct energy from within, and ultimately help find their path to living a healthy and purposeful life. “Once people shift the way they eat, this changes the way they think, and in result this leads to people changing the way they live their life - full of clarity, vibrant energy, purpose and passion” Aimee is best known for her work as an international wellness chef, and specialises in working with clients 1:1 to design holistic nutrition programs. Her eclectic style of cooking has been influenced by her wide culinary experience living around the world from Sydney, London, Singapore and now LA. Aimee has a BA in Psychology, a Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach, Natural foods chef, and a conscious lifestyle consultant. Follow her on Instagram: @greenshaker Connect with her at https://www.aimeegreenacre.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 92: Body Inflammation + Disease, Orgasmic Birthing for Better Health, and Building Up Your Immune System for COVID-19 with Aimee-Jean Greenacre

Cannabis + Sex. A key to unlocking greater sex or another new age hippy trend? Ashley Manta, the Cannasexual, talks to us about the powerful use of cannabis for enhancing pleasure, managing pain + PTSD in sex. She shares with us the numerous ways you can experiment in a mindful way + what to consider when you’re shopping around. In this episode you will hear: The myth of sativa vs indica + why you should consider experimenting with different strands How cannabis can be used to relieve pain in sex The different options for applications of cannabis + CBD Mindfulness practices to aid in erections, orgasms, + more pleasurable experiences How our individual body chemistries blend with cannabis to create different effects + why no two strategies are the same How cannabis can be used in managing trauma + PTSD symptoms How to work with cannabis so it does not become an escape + disconnect, but rather bring you into MORE connection with yourself + your partner Ashley Manta even answers some of our audience questions: “How can I smoke before sex without falling asleep?” “Can cannabis distort the desire for a partner? Like, it wouldn’t be as good without it?” “My girl always has to smoke before we have sex + I feel less connected with her. I don’t want to take something away that she enjoys, but I don’t feel as close.” “Coming to climax while high is more difficult sometimes. How can I drop back in?” THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Ashley Manta is an award-winning sex educator and coach and has become a sought-after authority on mindfully combining sex and cannabis as part of her CannaSexual® brand. She is the author of The CBD Solution: Sex, published in conjunction with Merry Jane and Chronicle Books. She also writes for Playboy as a Playboy Advisor. Ashley appeared on the cover of Sexual Health Magazine in January 2019, along with the designation, "America's High Priestess of Pleasure." She completed her certification as a Bodysex® Facilitator after studying with legendary pleasure pioneer Betty Dodson. She is a brand ambassador for Sybian. At the January 2020 XBiz Awards, Ashley was named Sexpert of the Year. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Women’s Studies and has completed graduate coursework for a Master of Arts in Philosophy. Ashley is also a certified and attuned Reiki II Practitioner, a certified consulting hypnotist, and a trauma-trained victim advocate. Find out more about her at ashleymanta.com Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 91: Sex When You're High, Cannabis for Pleasure, + Managing PTSD with Ashley Manta the Cannasexual

How good are your flirting skills? Are you a Femme Fatale or Casanova? You will be after this episode! Dr Alison Ash gives us the ins + outs of seduction, what contributes to the outcome of being "friend zoned" + how we can recover after a flirting fail.  In this episode you'll hear: - Key tips in your success of flirting - How body language + non-verbal cues are keys to seduction  - The mental traps that contribute to flirting failure + how to recover - Tips on preventing the habit of the "friend zone" - Cues on discerning between "flirting" + "friendliness" - The energy behind flirting + what makes or breaks it - Discovering your needs for better communication + deeper intimacy Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Alison Ash is a trauma-informed sex and intimacy coach and educator, lecturer at Stanford University, author, and founder of TurnON.love. A champion for others overcoming shame and deepening pleasure, Dr. Ash helps her clients experience the kinds of sexual interactions and romantic relationships they long for. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, Dr. Ash has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering sexual experiences. She also draws on her extensive training in the Hakomi method of psychotherapy as well as Somatica model of sex and intimacy coaching to support her clients to radically explore and courageously express themselves. Dr. Ash designs workshops, courses, and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to discover their desires and confidently pursue them. She invites you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love at www.TurnON.love Check out her upcoming course on improving your intimacy skills here: www.turnon.love/intimacy-skills  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 90: Seduction, Flirting Fail Recovery, and Breaking the Friend Zone Habit with Dr Alison Ash

We all dream about having fire hot sexual chemistry with someone + yet is this the sign of a healthy relationship forming? Or might it be us attracting the exact match of our childhood wounds + traumas? In this episode we dive into the topic of trauma bonding in relationships + what signs you can look out for in your own relating. In this episode you will hear: - Why fire, hot sexual chemistry + craving may not be a good sign for healthy, sustaining love - What is trauma bonding + how does it relate to our early childhood experiences - Signs + signals it's a trauma bond - Why it is hard to leave a trauma bond + how to help yourself - How to break the habit - How you can create HEALTHY passionate chemistry without the bond through trauma Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 89: The Shadow Side of Fire Hot Chemistry + Trauma Bonding

Whoever said foreplay is not necessary either didn’t have a vulva or was influenced by someone who didn’t. In this episode I talk to you about my version of what “foreplay” means and how you can amplify the experience for more satisfying and sustainable sex with your boo. In this episode I share: - A rewrite to the old script about what “foreplay” means - How being able to tune into the progression of arousal for your partner is critical for sexual satisfaction - The benefits of slowing it all down - Physical signs to look for in your partner as she is building in arousal - The importance of having conversations about initiation styles to reduce miscommunication + feelings of rejection - How consciousness + deep breathing can be powerful tools to uplevel your foreplay action Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 88: The Art of Foreplay

To circumcise or not to circumcise? That is the question. And a polarizing topic at that! In this episode we talk with human rights advocate Georganne Chapin about what circumcision actually entails, why it’s become such a common practice in America, + how it impacts the sexual functioning + pleasure of our men + their partners. **Warning: Graphic content** In this episode you’ll hear: The history behind the practice of circumcision + how it’s become a common practice for American boys What circumcision actually entails The function of the foreskin for medical + pleasure reasons How circumcision impacts sexual pleasure for men + woman + what to do about it How the impact of pre-verbal trauma of circumcision can impact boys as they age Medical + Religious arguments pro-circumcision + the challenge of bias in research Circumcision + the possible relationship with challenges related to premature ejaculation, ED, and more. She even answers some of your listener’s questions including: How to have better conversations with your partner about having foreskin THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY EXPERT Georganne Chapin, MPhil, JD, has been a crusader for human rights and access to universal quality health care throughout her career in public health. Today, she is the executive director of Intact America, the nation’s leading advocacy organization seeking to end the routine circumcision of baby boys in this country. Georganne says that even as a child she intuitively felt that cutting a baby boy’s genitals was strange and violent, but it was while studying to be an attorney that she realized the full bioethical and human rights implications of the practice. As head of Intact America, Georganne has talked to hundreds of men and women who suffer sexually and emotionally the consequences of male genital cutting. Find her on Instagram, Facebook, + Twitter @IntactAmerica Discover more at https://intactamerica.org Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 87: Circumcision, Pre-Verbal Trauma, and Foreskin Pleasure with Georgeanne Chapin

Why do people keep getting married when fifty percent of them break up? In this episode we talk with documentary film maker Roger Nygard about his recent film, The Truth About Marriage, in which he interviewed experts from all walks of life to better understand the complexities of love + sex that are unique to our modern way of living. We dive in to explore what strategies could benefit relationships in the long term, as well as, talk about the various types of relationships that exist. In this episode you will hear: The challenges of modern day relationship formats The importance of energetic polarity in developing attraction What experts from all backgrounds have to say about marriage + how to bring back passion in long term relationships The important key factors needed for the success of polyamorous relationships Sex in polyamory + monogamy. Which are we as humans designed for? Dr Cat’s + Roger’s personal experiences in learning about love along their journey Roger answers some of your questions on air about building passion after being in a long term relationship, factors to make yourself more sexually attractive, + starting the conversation with your partner about your desire for opening the relationship. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Roger Nygard's latest book and documentary "The Truth About Marriage" examines how we can all make relationship happier. Nygard has directed TV series such as “The Office” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” and has edited Emmy-nominated episodes of "Who is America?" “VEEP,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Nygard has made several award-winning films, including the car-salesman comedy-drama, "Suckers," and has profiled UFO nuts in "Six Days In Roswell," Star Trek fanatics in "Trekkies," and existentialism in "The Nature of Existence." Currently he is co-producing and editing “The Comedy Store,” a documentary about the comedians who came though this world-famous LA club. http://thetruthaboutmarriage.com/ http://rogernygard.com/ https://vimeo.com/blinkmovies https://twitter.com/RogerNygard https://www.instagram.com/RogerNygard Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 86: Passion in Long Term Relationships, Polyamory, and the Truth About Marriage with Roger Nygard

Relationships are a container for our evolution. Which can also mean lots of feelings, lots of lessons, lots of repeating patterns, chasing, avoiding, triggering, clinging, + maybe even some childhood wounds in there. All until we figure it out only to find ourselves IN the question of--do I stay + deepen or is it time to let go? And HOW? Adam Roa is back + we drop into deep conversation around the process of relationships, our own personal insights, + the skill of discernment it takes in identifying what’s best in love for us. In this episode you’ll hear: The difference between finding the perfect partner vs finding the perfectness in your partner Ambiguity + how to decide whether it’s time to fight for a relationship or let it go The impact our personal wounds have on the health of intimacy in a relationship Moving past heartbreak + the challenge in letting go of an ex Trauma bonding + the challenge of codependent relationship roles Adam + Dr Cat get personal asa they share their own insights around self patterns in relationships How the body, nervous system, + somatics play a role in authenticity + clear communication in relationships The energetic difference between attraction + chasing in the process of dating The importance of having clarity in your personal values as it relates to creating the relationships you want Staying present versus planning for the future with relationship progression Open relating + the impact of labels can have on self + relationships Adam answer’s some of your questions you asked @sexloveyoga on air about relationships. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Adam is a musician, poet, author, and founder of CREATE, the Collective Renaissance of Education, Art, Transformation, and Entertainment. He has been listed by Goalcast as one of the “Top 33 Gamechangers to Watch" and his viral poem, “You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For" has been viewed more than 200 million times. He has spoken on countless stages, including Oslo Freedom Forum, MindValley A-Fest, and Envision Festival. Adam combines years of experience as a personal development coach and over a decade of experience as a filmmaker and performer, blending the two worlds in a way that encourages others to see life as art as evidenced in his podcast, "The Deep Dive with Adam Roa", and his Youtube show "The Art of Choosing Love". Connect with him on Instagram @adam.roa or facebook @IAmAdamRoa Find his newly released music + spoken word tracks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aLweoJlTBMPMXi6AtDmZE And dive into a deep conversation with him on his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lS1p0kLQlrzleiszWZ4Rr?si=cUIbxdVDRI6e5yDLfQ7wXQ Want more? Click here to access my FREE digital guide all about harnessing the power of your fantasies. http://eepurl.com/gGn4xP Check out SexLoveYoga.com and EatPlaySex.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Be sure to check back every second Wednesday (#humpday – how appropriate) for a new episode, share + subscribe! I LOVE reading your reviews in iTunes, it helps me gain points in the podcast stratosphere!  To leave me a review for the podcast, open Eat Play Sex in iTunes your phone + give me those juicy words. I so appreciate you. <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 85: Dating Discernment, Overfunctioning, + Knowing When to Stay/Leave a Relationship with Adam Roa

With recent shows like “Dating on the Spectrum”, the talk of disability, dating, + sex has been getting more spotlight + conversation--but not nearly enough. Sex + disability advocates Ela Wojtowics + Ajani Murray share their personal experiences, challenges, + unique strategies for navigating the world of dating + sex with Cerebral Palsy. In this episode you’ll hear: -The unique struggles of dating + sex as a person with disability -Myths + stigmas busted surrounding sex + disability -How Ela + AJ plan to raise awareness + support for sexuality + the disability community -What is sex surrogacy + how it can be helpful in teaching about sex THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Ela Wojtowics is a Yoga Teacher, writer, Pleasure Empowerment Coach, Ability Activist. Having a physical disability of Cerebral Palsy since birth, Yoga and Health Coaching have given her a deeper purpose towards helping those that may have questions, doubts, curiosities. The message of bringing more awareness to all bodies and abilities in to the Yoga community was the inspiration for her 2018 essay "Focusing on Ability of Dis-Ability in Yoga" published in "Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body" by Melanie Klein. Today, she is leading individuals through their personal exploration around sex, pleasure, + the relationship with their bodies. She is offering free 60 minute consultations for those interested in overcoming shame and anxiety and moving into Pleasure. Ela works with differently abled people and also able bodied people. To learn more about Ela:  https://www.elawojtowicz.com/ Ajani “AJ” Murray is a professional disabled actor represented by KMR Talent, North Hollywood, CA. His breakout feature documentary film Becoming Bulletproof opened several doors for this aspiring actor who has since played roles in several films. Bardo Blues (2015), Take a Look at This Heart (2018), and Ready To Ride. His breakout television debut role on Drunk History (Comedy Central) has brought notoriety to his passion as an advocate in the disability community. His role in the groundbreaking ABC show Speechless was something he looked forward to since childhood, acting on set with multiple wheelchair users in a sitcom. Ajani enjoys working on film projects. From a story consultant on the film Dealt (2017) to a current script consultant on the film My Hilarious Life (2020), he loves all aspects of film making and aspires to direct and produce the future. To learn more about AJ: http://ipushutalk.com + instagram.com/ajaniajmurray WANT MORE? Head over to EatPlaySex.com + check out all the goodies I’ve got for you to help uplevel your sex, love, + nutrition. Sign up to be a part of CREATE Modern Mystery School with world class facilitators including Dr Cat teaching In.body Sexploration: https://thecreatecommunity.com/pages/premium-classes Enrollment opens the last week of every month to provide a closed, intimate container for laser coaching + powerful personal evolution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message

Episode 84: Sex, Surrogates, + Dating with Disability with Ajani Murray and Ela Wojtowicz

Sex expert Dr. Cat Meyer and nutritionist Diane Kazer know that you are bombarded daily with nutrition tips, sex advice and images in the media and your social circle. They also know how this may actually be getting in the way of you experiencing your full sexual potential. In this 45 minute podcast, Dr. Cat and Di reveal to you what works (and what doesn’t) in the most entertaining way to get you get back in the playground with those you love. Real life stories and expert interviews to help you improve your sex life, by addressing mental blocks, nourishing your body, and balancing your hormones. This podcast will feel like you're sitting down for coffee with your two best girlfriends to chat about the most erotic and embarrassing things you’re dying to share and get advice about. The best part? They’re the experts. Sex expert, Dr. Cat Meyer with hormone and detox expert, nutritionist Diane Kazer reveal to you what works (and what doesn’t) in the most entertaining way, encompassing all things sex and sex hormones such as self-love, sex toys, bedroom play, body shame, libido, frisky food, PMS, hormone balance and anything else sexblocking you from the sex, life and body you deserve and desire. Each episode will give you simple steps and sexy strategies you can implement NOW to leave you feeling empowered, courageous, playful and motivated. Eat Play Sex is YOUR guide to all things sexy, healthy, and fun to rock the body of your dreams and help you get back in the playground with those you love. Because…#sexmatters

Episode 94: Radical Authenticity in Dating, Lessons in Play,...