The Wright Conversations

Rachel Wright

Discover something new about your sexuality, mental health, or relationships. Go from confused to curious to connected while having conversations in this shame-free space. This is the club where everyone who is tired of pretending to be “normal” comes to learn, experiment, and play. Screw the norms, and unlearn shame and out-dated stigmas. Freshen up your perspective on sex, love, and wellness so that you can upgrade your life into the one that was meant for you. Stop squeezing into other people’s suffocating restrictions, and live up to your authentic self. Through monologues and conversations with fantastic humans, we’ll discuss monogamy, non-monogamy, undoing traumas, working up your libido, vaginal health, self care, polyamory, masturbation, asexuality, coming out, gender, arousal, depression, and anxiety - and plenty more. No matter who you are, you’re embraced here. The LGBTQ+ community is celebrated here. Rachel Wright, LMFT, hosts this show. She is a non-monogomous, queer, psychotherapist who is also a New Yorker. You might have heard about her work in NY Times, Shape, or Cosmopolitan Magazine. Scream less. Screw more. read less
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Episodes

Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April
Feb 7 2024
Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April
Amy Baldwin is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for überlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy was voted Sexpert of the Year in both 2022 and 2024 within the pleasure products industry. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April Lampert is a certified sex educator who has been a sexual pleasure pioneer since 2008, educating people around the globe about sex toys and sexual health and wellness. She is co-owner and Chief Sales and Partnerships Officer of Hot Octopuss, one of the most innovative and inclusive sex toy brands today. April is an industry personality, mentor and was Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016, Sexpert of the Year in 2024, and has dedicated her life to the business of sexual pleasure. April uses her fun-loving attitude, worldly experience, and quick wit to help normalize the conversations around sex and inspire more pleasure for everyone.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert to talk about what Shameless Sex means, who the Shameless Sex book is for, and the importance of sharing accurate information around sex. We also talk about how shame shows up in our lives, learning to accept and love ourselves, and normalizing experiencing shame. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:46] A bit about Amy.[04:17] A bit about April.[06:42] Shameless Sex.[10:31] The Shameless Sex book.[21:58] Notable interviews.[28:36] April’s words of wisdom.[32:07] Amber’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “It really does start with you.” [17:01]“No one gets to determine who you are as a sexual being or who you should be as a sexual being.” [32:25]“Shame can show up in so many ways.” [34:19]   Connect with Shameless Sex Website: www.shamelesssex.com. Instagram: @shamelesssexpodcast. TikTok: @shamelesssexpodcast.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel   Resources Shameless Sex.   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill
Jan 3 2024
Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill
Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a licensed psychologist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Health. She has advanced training in Gottman Method couple therapy, and emotionally focused couple therapy. She specializes in sexual health and relationships, and owns her own private practice in Minnesota. She is the co-author of the book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. Jennifer A. Vencill, Ph.D., is a board-certified clinical health psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, practicing primarily in Mayo Clinic's Menopause and Women's Sexual Health Clinic and Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill to talk about changing terminology around libido and desire, how to talk about libido differences in relationships, and the importance of education. We also talk about the misconceptions around desire stereotypes, sex therapy vs couples therapy, pain and libido, and how to deconstruct our sexual script. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:25] A bit about Lauren and Jennifer. [04:58] Libido and desire. [06:40] Differences vs mismatched. [09:50] How libido differences manifest. [13:24] Starting the conversation. [17:44] Zombie facts. [23:44] The importance of education. [24:56] Is non-monogamy a good solution? [29:48] Sex therapy or couples therapy? [37:19] Libido and pain. [38:34] Deconstructing our sexual script.   Quotes: “There’s not usually one person that’s the problem.” [12:55] “Pain is a big underlying factor for many people.” [37:41]   Connect with Lauren Fogel Mersy Website:            drlaurenfogel.com. Instagram:          @drlaurenfogelmersy. TikTok:              @drlaurenfogelmersy.   Connect with Jennifer Vencill Instagram:          @drjennifervencill.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources desire-book.com.   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris
Dec 20 2023
Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris
Sydney Harris Bio Sydney Harris is a Sexuality Educator, with expertise in psychology and mental health, gender studies, human sexuality, empowerment through education, and animal-assisted therapies and interventions. She runs the social media page, Clitoriscious, and is the host of the Clit Talking Podcast. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Sydney Harris to talk about how she started with non-monogamy, her first non-monogamous experience, and unlearning romantic expectations. We also talk about Sydney’s breakup, mental health struggles, and lessons she has learned from her experiences. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [04:15] How to: Non-monogamy. [07:14] Sydney’s first time. [10:00] The academic approach. [13:35] The group experience. [26:02] The romantic love condition. [30:03] The breakup. [34:15] Lessons learned. [42:51] Sydney’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Take the time to use the right pronouns.” [22:38] “There’s a difference between adjusting behaviors or adjusting who we are.” [32:39] “Listen to your body and trust what it’s telling you.” [43:08]   Connect with Sydney Harris Website:            www.clitoriscious.com. Instagram:          @clitoriscious.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer
Dec 13 2023
Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer
The guest speaker in this podcast episode is Rev Rucifer. Rev has achieved recognition in their field for their expertise and contributions to the exploration of personal growth and self-expression. They have dedicated their career to breaking free from societal conditioning and erasing the stigma surrounding shame and addiction. Rev’s credentials include extensive training and experience in the field of erotic energy work and BDSM practices. They are known for their ability to create a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their desires and emotions without feeling constrained by shame or societal expectations. Through their work, Rev promotes conscious consumption and mindful choices, encouraging individuals to spread love and embrace their true identities. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rev. Rucifer to discuss shame and addiction. Rev. Rucifer, an erotic energy worker and BDSM practitioner, shares how they help people remove shame and embrace a conscious connection with their pleasure and sexuality. The conversation explores the heaviness of these topics and how they can bring levity and light to them. Tune in to gain insights on living a fully expressed and abundant life by embracing your true self. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:04:49] Creating a new identity. [00:09:29] Our culture and shame. [00:13:24] Numbing pain and addiction. [00:18:34] Conscious consumption and substance use. [00:23:30] Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration. Quotes: ·       00:02:40 - "I was the girl at the sleepovers that was like teaching all the other little kids like how to connect, how to suck your first dick." ·       00:03:25 - "And life literally threw me into a sex club." ·       00:09:43 - "If you have shame, you share shame." ·       00:13:34 - "and we will numb it with drugs and alcohol and perfectionism and working and shopping and eating and fill it with whatever you need to fill it with so that you don't feel that pain." ·       00:21:10 - "I do need a break from life and I'm consciously going to smoke this joint and check out for the next two hours because that is what is going to feel best for me and my life." ·       00:25:05 - "Healing happens together and in community."     Connect with Rev Rucifer Website:                                     www.reikibondage.com Instagram:             revruciferagain X(Twitter):            @RevRucifer    Connect with Rachel Wright Website:                                   https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:             @thewright_rachel Twitter:                   @thewrightrachel   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Dec 6 2023
Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Lyndsey Harper, MD is a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Medicine. She is also a board-certified OB-GYN that specializes in helping patients with low libido and sexual dysfunction.  Dr. Harper is a Fellow of the International Society for Women's Sexual Wellness and has dedicated her career to bringing awareness, education, and resources to both physicians and patients about these very common, but rarely discussed issues.  A native Arkansan, Dr. Harper earned a BS in Microbiology from The University of Arkansas, then attended The University Arkansas for Medical Sciences to earn her MD. Dr. Harper completed an OB-GYN residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she worked in a private practice for seven years. She is now an Ob-Gyn Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas.  In addition, Dr. Harper is the founder and CEO of Rosy, a women’s health company that connects women to evidence-based resources for decreased sexual desire. Rosy’s mission is to alleviate the silence and shame that surrounds women’s sexual dysfunction and to provide women with the help they deserve.    Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lyndsey Harper to talk about the glaring lack of education around vaginal health, how erotica links to health, and granting ourselves permission to explore ourselves. We also talk about encouraging age-appropriate conversations, the natural journey of exploration, and how erotica can be used as a tool to improve their sexual wellbeing and relationships.  Let’s delve in!    In this Episode You’ll Learn:  [01:32] A bit about Dr. Harper.  [06:48] The lack of education around vaginal health.  [11:19] The link to erotica.  [13:10] What is erotica?  [16:45] Why reading erotica evokes feelings of cheating.  [19:05] Independent exploration of self.  [23:52] How parents could encourage the exploration of self.  [31:32] The natural journey of exploration.  [37:21] Dr. Harper’s words of wisdom.    Quotes:  “Women’s health wasn’t built by women. It was built by men, and they are going to build for things that rise to their list of priorities.” [10:09]  “We’re all wired differently.” [35:23]  “You can use erotica as a tool.” [38:37]    Connect with Dr. Lyndsey Harper  Website: meetrosy.com.  Instagram: @lyndseyharpermd.    Connect with Rachel Wright  Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com  Instagram: @thewright_rachel  Twitter: @thewrightrachel    Resources    Rachel's listeners to get a FREE month of a Rosy Silver Membership: Code: RACHELWRIGHT https://meetrosy.com/promo?code=RACHELWRIGHT        Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test    Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20    WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!    Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel    Get your Zumio Discount!    Call to Action  Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin
Nov 29 2023
Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin
August McLaughlin is a journalist, author, and host/producer of Girl Boner Radio, which was named “one of the best sex podcasts you should be listening to” by Romper, and one of the top feminist podcasts by Bellesa. Her articles and expertise have been featured in Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, DailyOM, Forbes, Shape, and more. August has presented for TEDx Women and the Centers for Disease Control headquarters, ghostwritten hundreds of works for gynecologists and physicians, and participated in orgasm fMRI research at Rutgers University. She’s also a trauma-informed certified sex educator with related expertise in eating disorders and ADHD. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by August McLaughlin to talk about August’s journey from body dysmorphia to a full-on eating disorder, the burden of living with an eating disorder, and taking steps towards recovery. We also talk about how eating disorders affect our sex lives, how vulnerable people could get drawn in to diet culture, and hear August’s words of advice for those in the struggle. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:19] A bit about August. [02:09] August’s eating disorder history. [05:25] Dysmorphia to disordered eating. [11:52] The burden of living with eating disorders. [15:48] August’s recovery. [18:54] Sex and eating disorders. [22:01] Where is August now? [30:30] August’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “The whole system is right there if you’re vulnerable to it.” [08:37] “We don’t need to be commenting on each other’s bodies.” [10:56] “Keep going and take it a day at a time.” [31:42]   Connect with August McLaughlin Website:            augustmclaughlin.com. Instagram:          @augustmclaughlin. LinkedIn:            August McLaughlin.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Girl Boner Podcast.   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind
Nov 22 2023
Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind
Nick Thompson was a main cast member on Love is Blind Season 2. After his experience on the show, he co-founded the UCAN Foundation, providing mental health and legal services to Reality TV cast members before, during, and after production. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Nick Thompson to talk about his experience being a Reality TV cast member, how real Reality TV is, and how it could be more relatable. We also talk about how the shows must follow a specific narrative, the mistreatment of cast members, and UCAN’s work towards making Reality TV production more ethical. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:20] A bit about Nick. [04:51] Why Nick got on Reality TV. [08:55] What is sold vs what is real. [12:19] The production of the experiment. [16:41] Making a show more relatable. [20:01] Maintaining a story arc. [26:57] Mistreatment of cast members. [30:13] Nick’s advice to prospective cast members. [33:18] Nick’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “It’s the same level of experiment as the Squid Games.” [12:47] “Everyone is going to have a different experience.” [26:07] “Until you actually go through it, you don’t know.” [31:14]   Connect with Nick Thompson Website:            www.ucanfoundation.org. Instagram:          @nthompson513.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources MoveOn.org. Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain
Nov 15 2023
Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain
Priyanka Jain is the Co-Founder of Evvy. She has always been passionate about leveraging data to improve outcomes for women. She spent the past four years as Head of Product at pymetrics, where she focused on building algorithms to make hiring more fair, efficient, and transparent. Priyanka is also a spokesperson for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign, Chair of the Acumen Fund’s Junior Council, and she is on the Innovation Board for the XPrize Foundation Priyanka holds a BSc from Stanford, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Priyanka Jain to talk about the missing research into vaginal health, the vaginal microbiome, and the lack of education. We also talk about the products aimed at improving vaginal health, the Evvy tests, and how Evvy is helping to unlearn the faults in sex education. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:05] A bit about Priyanka. [08:44] What is the vaginal microbiome? [12:54] The lack of knowledge. [17:32] The truth about vaginal health products. [21:47] What does the Evvy test do?   Quotes: “To this day, we are diagnosed on average 4 years later than men for over 770 diseases.” [03:32] “Water does a great job down there and you don’t need a lot more than that.” [18:47]   Connect with Priyanka Jain Website:            www.evvy.com. LinkedIn:            Priyanka Jain. Instagram:          @evvy. TikTok:              @evvybio.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 79 A Conversation About Empowerment Through Ethical Adult Content with The Jelly Filled Girls
Nov 8 2023
Ep. 79 A Conversation About Empowerment Through Ethical Adult Content with The Jelly Filled Girls
Queer couple Sasha and Alessia quickly rose to the top of the world’s largest erotic platform as the #JellyFilledGirls. Within a year of their debut, they amassed over 50 million views with multiple award nominations for their work. The pair have received worldwide recognition and praise from the LGBTQIA+ community, with supporters spanning across every continent, for their contribution to queer visibility and the authentic representation of what some WLW intimate relationships are like. Their mission is to elevate the standard of adult content by showing viewers that quality, authentic, passionate, and respectful content is more enjoyable to consume than mainstream productions widely catered to the male gaze, all while giving representation to a neglected WLW audience. They pride themselves in the rare creation of adult content made by women, for women. They have since further expanded into other platforms that continue to serve the LGBTQ+ community. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Jelly Filled Girls, Alessia and Sasha, to talk about their venture into adult content, creating empowering content, and some of the lessons learned from their content creation. We also talk about the nature of ethical adult content, exploring adult content as a teen, and promoting ethical adult content in sex education. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:39] About the Jelly Filled Girls. [02:31] Getting started in adult content. [06:04] Not showing their faces. [07:48] The empowerment of creating content. [10:24] Lessons learned. [14:18] Cultivating internal courage. [17:39] Ethical adult content. [21:09] Consuming ethical adult content. [23:53] The accessibility of adult content. [31:40] What would the ideal age be to access ethical adult content? [36:52] Words of wisdom.   Quotes: “What’s really going to make a difference on a human level is when you pay for your content.” [20:58] “People are always going to find a way to consume porn.” [26:47] “Porn is entertainment, not education.” [29:36] “Try to do the right thing by consuming your porn responsibly.” [37:15]   Connect with The Jelly Filled Girls Website:            coming soon TikTok:              @jellyfilledgirls. Instagram:          @thejellyfilledgirls. Threads:            @thejellyfilledgirls. OnlyFans:          @thejellyfilledgirls. LoyalFans:         @thejellyfilledgirls. Twitter:              @TheJFG_.       Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 78 A Conversation About EMDR with Rebecca Kase
Nov 1 2023
Ep. 78 A Conversation About EMDR with Rebecca Kase
Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor, EMDR Consultant & Basic Trainer, and owner of Kase & CO, providing comprehensive EMDR and trauma training for psychotherapists. She is the author of Polyvagal informed EMDR: A Neuro-Informed approach to healing. She began her career as an MSW working with children and adolescents. She has worked in community mental health centers, nursing homes, private practice, shelters, crisis centers, community-based work, and internationally. She has been teaching in professional and academic settings since 2009. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Kase to talk about how to approach EMDR therapy, using EMDR to find the source of our nervous system activation, and when it’s time to consider EMDR. We also talk about the importance of taking care of our neurobiology, why nervous system activation doesn’t need a significant trauma to be traumatic, and how EMDR has shown promising outcomes in other fields. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:21] A bit about Rebecca. [01:59] What is EMDR? [06:51] When to look for an EMDR expert. [09:45] Identifying the source of the symptoms. [17:55] When is EMDR helpful? [19:32] What to look out for. [24:06] Rebecca’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody could benefit from EMDR.” [07:11] “Our nervous system can be activated by so many different things.” [14:16] “Your nervous system is at the heart of your entire experience.” [20:23] “The more you can befriend your neurobiology, the better life is going to be.” [24:30]   Connect with Rebecca Kase Website:            kaseandco.com.                         www.rebeccakase.com. Instagram:          @kaseco.emdr.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 77 A Conversation About Turning Life's Challenges Into Opportunities with McKenna Reitz
Oct 18 2023
Ep. 77 A Conversation About Turning Life's Challenges Into Opportunities with McKenna Reitz
McKenna Reitz is a TEDx speaker who challenges men and women to reframe life’s challenges into gifts and opportunities so they can pursue their purpose with clarity and confidence. After losing all her hair due to Alopecia, McKenna uses her journey of having this autoimmune disease to help others overcome the loss in their life by resetting the mindset of their “loss” into growth and opportunities in their lives. Teaching AP Psychology and coaching varsity volleyball for the past 18 years, McKenna resides in Toledo, OH with her husband Greg, and two beautiful daughters, Karsen (10) and Maddox (7). For her expertise, McKenna has been featured in Forbes, Woman’s Day, Yahoo! News, U.S. News & World Report, Good Housekeeping, VeryWellFamily, MindBodyGreen, Global Woman Magazine, Thrive Global, Healthy Women, Medium, Love What Matters, and featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Good Morning America, Good Morning Washington, theList, Wake Up With Marci, Ticker News, and Cheddar News.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by McKenna Reitz to talk about holding space for grief and seeing the opportunity in the grief, learning to release the control, and the most common struggles that people experience on this journey. We also talk about the importance of believing in yourself, letting go of comparisonitis, and McKenna shares her words of wisdom for those going through tough times. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:15] A bit about McKenna. [05:52] Grieving and seeing the opportunity. [14:48] Learning to release the control. [21:42] The most common struggles. [27:04] Believing in yourself. [31:03] McKenna’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “We’re so afraid to talk about what we’re going through.” [22:37] “You need to reach out and ask for help.” [31:51] “It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to take some time, but start looking for those silver linings.” [32:33]   Connect with Website:            www.mckennareitz.com. Instagram:          @mckennareitz.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 76 A Conversation About Being a Sex Worker & Producing Sex Parties with Goddess Gem
Oct 11 2023
Ep. 76 A Conversation About Being a Sex Worker & Producing Sex Parties with Goddess Gem
Gem is a queer pro-domme BDSM educator, and marketing and events professional. She is a regular party producer at Hacienda, a community that celebrates sexuality, educates the curious, and creates opportunities to meet new friends and lovers. As a BDSM lifestyler, Gem is passionate about sex positivity. Her mission is to take the principles of sex positive lifestyles like healthy communication, self-expression, shame-busting, and radical acceptance and share them with the world. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Goddess Gem to talk about the stigma she faced leaving the corporate world for sex work, FemDoms and Dungeons, and finding clients. We also talk about the logistics of producing sex parties, working through clients’ fears and shame, and Gem’s important takeaways about sex work and sex parties. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:28] A bit about Gem. [02:09] Getting into sex work. [07:07] The stigma. [08:58] Leaving the corporate world. [14:27] FemDom and dungeons. [16:56] Finding clients. [18:32] Working through fear and shame. [20:02] Getting to where Gem is now. [27:29] Producing sex parties. [29:18] The vetting process. [33:49] The truth about sex work and sex parties.   Quotes: “It’s not free to do BDSM a lot of the time.” [05:13] “One thing that you have to accept, being a sex worker based out on the internet marketing themselves, is that you’re going to get outed at a certain point.” [08:14] “Our community is not just about sex, it’s about community.” [26:45] “Everyone knows what they’re doing, and that’s what makes it work.” [32:54] “Sex work is work. We are doing our jobs, and we should be respected like anybody else.” [34:22] “If you have anxiety, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be there.” [36:29]   Connect with Website:            www.worshipgem.com.                         wearehacienda.com Instagram:          @worship.gem.                         @haciendacommunity   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Article: How to Book a Provider.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 75 A Conversation About Sexual Confidence Outside the Bedroom with Brittany Lo
Oct 4 2023
Ep. 75 A Conversation About Sexual Confidence Outside the Bedroom with Brittany Lo
Starting on the beauty side of the wedding industry, Brittany’s first company, Beautini, served as a platform for understanding the intimate needs and personal skincare concerns of women. She learned that many have skincare concerns in intimate areas that affect their confidence in the bedroom and beyond. Now, as the CEO and Founder of Beia, Brittany Lo wants to underscore the idea that skincare and sexual wellness go hand-in-hand. From there, Beia was created as a skincare company that addresses intimate care in an elevated, luxurious way so that you can feel your best self, look your best self, and be your best self.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Brittany Lo to talk about how the beauty/make-up space overlaps with sexual wellness, the nature of sexual confidence, and how to cultivate sexual confidence. We also talk about Beia’s products, the confusing messaging around sex, and and the importance of accurate and inclusive sex education. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:40] A bit about Brittany. [01:09] Why Brittany started Beia. [04:09] Beauty/Sexual wellness overlap. [06:48] People’s feedback. [08:42] How Brittany uses it. [11:23] Defining sexual confidence. [12:17] How to know when you’re feeling sexually confident. [13:03] Cultivating sexual confidence. [19:55] Hurdles to sexual confidence. [24:55] The confusing message around sex. [28:55] Talking about our own stuff.   Quotes: “Almost 8 out of 10 women say that their #1 insecurity in the bedroom is body image.” [04:28] “It’s okay not to feel sexually confident all the time.” [13:14]   Connect with Brittany Lo Website:            beiabeauty.com.                         www.beautinibyblo.com. TikTok:              @brittany.lo. Instagram:          @brittany.lo.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 74 A Conversation About the Mental Health Impacts of Celiac Disease with Tayler Silfverduk
Sep 27 2023
Ep. 74 A Conversation About the Mental Health Impacts of Celiac Disease with Tayler Silfverduk
Tayler Silfverduk is a registered dietician, offering virtual coaching to those with Celiac Disease so that they can learn to separate diet culture from their gluten-free lifestyles. As a person with Celiac Disease, Tayler is determined to help people with Celiac Disease gain the knowledge necessary to find love for food and themselves.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Tayler Silfverduk to talk about her diagnosis, how celiac disease affects people mentally, and the positive side of having a celiac diagnosis. We also talk about how those without celiac could be more accommodating, why it’s important to ask for help, and the difference between cross-contamination and cross-contact. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:05] A bit about Tayler. [02:56] Tayler’s diagnosis. [09:02] How it affects mental health. [11:15] Navigating the conversation. [13:13] How to best show up for those with celiac. [14:36] Tayler’s words to those with celiac. [17:29] Ask for help. [22:57] The positives of a celiac diagnosis. [27:17] Cross-contamination vs cross-contact. [29:44] Shared fryers.   Quotes: “It is a burden that we have to carry.” [12:43] “It’s all overwhelming to do alone.” [36:44] “Eating gluten-free food is the most important thing you can do, and being able to buy that in stores is so important.” [37:11] “It does get better.” [39:39]   Connect with Tayler Silfverduk Website:            tayler.silfverduk.us YouTube:           Celiac Dietician. LinkedIn:            Tayler Silfverduk. Instagram:          @celiacdietitian.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 73 A Conversation About Porn Literacy & Masturbation with Jessica Drake
Sep 20 2023
Ep. 73 A Conversation About Porn Literacy & Masturbation with Jessica Drake
Jessica Drake is an award-winning American pornographic actress, writer, director, speaker, and sex educator. As a self-identified global humanitarian, it is jessica’s time invested in healing, working alongside, and educating the public of which she is most proud. Jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today's top adult stars in her self-directed, written, and produced “Jessica Drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex” series. Each edition intentionally addresses a different aspect of human sexuality and has earned recognition from AVN, XBIZ, and The Feminist Porn Awards. While Jessica is certainly a performer at heart, her passion for sex education, advocacy, and inclusion is just as potent. Her work as a public speaker takes her around the world, presenting at expos, retail outlets, and universities such as USC. Here, she speaks about sex, romance, and communication. Jessica also continues to be a paramount voice for sex workers globally; speaking at the Let Us Survive March, a rally for sex worker rights, and serving as a continuous sponsor of CatalystCon, one of the first summits for sex workers.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Jessica drake to talk about some of the myths around the porn industry, the stigma faced in the industry, and how to encourage porn literacy. We also talk about the link between porn and masturbation, why we should be using lube, and Jessica does a word association activity. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:07] A bit about Jessica. [06:08] Busting myths about the porn industry. [12:34] The stigma. [15:28] What is porn literacy? [18:21] A word association exercise. [24:37] The link between porn and masturbation. [32:22] Jessica’s final thoughts.   Quotes: “If people are talking badly about you, that’s on them.” [13:47] “One of the benefits of porn is, it can often normalize a type of sexual behavior for people.” [21:34] “Find what feels good and repeat.” [29:16]   Connect with jessica drake Website:            jessicadrake.com.                         www.guidetowickedsex.com. Twitter:              @thejessicadrake. Instagram:          @jessicadrake. OnlyFans:          @jessicadrake.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Fleshlight.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 72 A Conversation About Dating & Sex After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Holly Richmond
Sep 14 2023
Ep. 72 A Conversation About Dating & Sex After Sexual Trauma with Dr. Holly Richmond
Dr. Holly Richmond is a Somatic Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This unique combination of credentials enables her to focus on clients’ cognitive process as well as their somatic health. She works from a sex-positive approach, meaning: “all sex is good sex as long as it’s consensual and pleasurable.” An international authority on contemporary sexuality, Dr. Richmond offers a fresh, yet authoritative perspective on today’s sexual challenges and tomorrow’s erotic evolutions. Seen as a pioneer in bridging the gap between sexual health and technological development, her work positively impacts individual, relational, and societal beliefs regarding sexuality. As a trusted authority on sexual health issues, with a significant media following, Dr. Richmond has appeared on national and international talk shows, and is regularly quoted in publications and media outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Wired, Forbes, NBC, Vice, Los Angeles Magazine, The Daily Mail, The New York Post, Men’s Health, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and Health. Dr. Richmond’s experiential, therapeutically-driven perspective will legitimatize, normalize, demystify, and remove pathological ideology from today’s common sexual concerns. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Holly Richmond to talk about sexual trauma, the parameters of reclaiming healthy sexuality, and when it’s the right time to share the details of our stories. We also talk about the common misconceptions around sexual trauma, working through the trauma with the perpetrator, and where survivors can start on their journey of recovery. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:21] A bit about Dr. Richmond. [03:22] Getting into sexual trauma. [07:26] Reclaiming healthy sexuality. [13:10] When it’s a good time to share the history with a new person. [18:19] BDSM, Power play, and sexual trauma. [21:32] Common misconceptions. [25:18] Working with victims and their perpetrators. [27:48] Where to start your journey.   Quotes: “Most survivors of sexual trauma, and I’m going to say most people in general, have no idea what turns them on.“ [09:36] “Sexual trauma does not happen by ourselves. Sexual trauma happens in relationship, therefore it has to be healed in relationship.” [11:20] “Over 85% of sexual trauma is perpetrated by someone known to the survivor, and it is not violent.” [22:10]   Connect with Dr. Holly Richmond Website:            drhollyrichmond.com. Instagram:          @drhollyrichmond. Twitter:              @drhollyrichmond. LinkedIn:            Dr. Holly Richmond.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Reclaiming Pleasure. RAINN. Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 71 A Conversation About Fetishes with Miss Bloom
Sep 6 2023
Ep. 71 A Conversation About Fetishes with Miss Bloom
Niki Davis, AKA Miss Bloom, is a sex educator, Speaker, Writer, and Coach. She works with people who have less-common desires. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Bumble, Mind Body Green, The Insider, and PornHub Sexual Wellness Center, and she has been seen and heard with Refinery29, Passion with Dr Laurie, and Intellectual Erection. Niki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Ryerson University and an MA in Psychology from New York University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Miss Bloom to talk about what it means to have a fetish, the misconceptions around fetishes, and the fascinating neurological connection to fetishes. We also talk about how to find fetish communities, how to communicate with partners about fetishes, and when fetishes become “unhealthy.” Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:14] A bit about Miss Bloom. [02:53] Defining fetishes. [05:00] The need to have the fetish item around. [07:04] More common fetishes. [12:44] When fetishes are “unhealthy.” [15:44] How to figure out if you have a fetish. [19:02] Finding fetish communities. [21:53] The biggest misconceptions, [23:33] Communicating about fetishes to partners. [27:36] Niki’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “You have this critical time, and it’s very normal to become hyper-aroused by something that you experience in that time.” [10:23] “No matter what you’re turned on by, there is a community out there.” [20:41] “The act of getting it out there can be truly powerful.” [26:46] “Life is too short to keep something in if it can bring your joy.” [27:50]   Connect with Miss Bloom Website:            www.nikidavisf.com. Instagram:          @missbloomsexeducator. Twitter:              @nikidavisf. LinkedIn:            Niki Davis. Patreon:            @missbloomsexeducator..    Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources FetLife.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 70 A Conversation About Women Making Porn with Karyn from Ersties
Aug 30 2023
Ep. 70 A Conversation About Women Making Porn with Karyn from Ersties
Karyn Hunt Bio Karyn Hunt is the Director of Photography at Ersties, artist, and pornographer, based in Berlin. Her work seeks to explore topics such as consent, ethics, pleasure, and body politics. Karyn holds a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Karyn Hunt to talk about the major flaws in the porn industry, filling the gaps in sex education, and how OnlyFans is disrupting the industry. We also talk about common porn consumer misconceptions, the principles of ethical porn, and encouraging body positivity by self-shooting content. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:08] A bit about Karyn. [02:23] Getting into porn. [04:09] Flaws in the industry. [05:54] Is porn educational? [08:43] Leah’s favorite things to shoot. [10:20] The most common misconceptions. [12:14] Unhelpful porn takeaways. [14:21] Defining ethical porn. [14:51] How to know if it’s ethical. [19:38] OnlyFans. [22:42] What we should know about mainstream porn. [24:41] Positive sexual experiences. [25:56] Creating content at home. [29:59] The benefits of self-shoots. [31:26] Ersties.   Quotes: “Porn is for entertainment, not for education.” [05:54] “It’s never too early to start talking about sex and drugs.” [08:11] “Anybody could be on OnlyFans.” [21:36] “Pornography goes directly into your subconscious.” [24:21]   Connect with Karyn Hunt Website:            karynhunt.de                         ersties.com.                         ersties-spot.com. Instagram:          @karyn_hunt_dop. LinkedIn:            Karyn Hunt.     Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 69 A Conversation About Long-Term Polyamorous Relationships and Conscious Uncoupling with Carrie Jeroslow
Aug 23 2023
Ep. 69 A Conversation About Long-Term Polyamorous Relationships and Conscious Uncoupling with Carrie Jeroslow
Carrie Jeroslow is an international best-selling author, relationship diversity advocate, intuitive and conscious relationship coach, speaker, host of the Relationship Diversity Podcast, and author of Why Do They Always Break Up With Me? Her podcast explores and celebrates relationship structure diversity, including soloamory, monogamy, and polyamory. She has featured on PBS, NBC, TheListTV, The CW, and Go All In TV, and her work has featured in Forbes, Winston Salem Journal, Thrive Global, Newsweek, and Prevention. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Carrie Jeroslow to talk about navigating conscious uncoupling, how to cultivate compassion, and learning from long-term polyamorous relationships. We also talk about Carrie’s coming out experience to her family and kids, why she chose to introduce the relationships to her kids, and making anything work through healing. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [07:10] A bit about Carrie. [09:40] Carrie’s conscious uncoupling. [15:00] Should we break up? [16:54] How to approach the conversation. [22:42] Navigating the process of conscious uncoupling. [24:33] How to cultivate compassion. [27:33] Why is self-compassion so difficult? [29:48] Carrie’s experience with long-term polyamorous relationships. [35:42] Challenges of long-term polyamorous relationships. [36:56] The coming out experience. [43:10] Why involve the kids? [45:42] Why tell kids about the nature of the relationship? [50:08] Carrie’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Conscious uncoupling is not exclusive to nonmonogamy.” [08:30] “Be compassionate with yourself and with your other person.” [24:26] “Compassion is allowing yourself to be where you’re at.” [25:43] “You can’t have gratitude until you have self-acceptance.” [29:06] “There’s a significance in that relationship that I want my kids to be a part of.” [46:25]   Connect with Carrie Jeroslow Website:            www.carriejeroslow.com. Instagram:          @carrie_jeroslow_author_coach. TikTok:              @carriejeroslow. Twitter:              @CarrieJeroslow. LinkedIn:            Carrie Jeroslow. YouTube:           Carrie Jeroslow. Podcast:            Relationship Diversity Podcast.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Why Do They Always Break Up With Me? By Carrie Jeroslow.   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
Ep. 68 A Conversation About Building a Pleasure Practice with Tatiana Fogt
Aug 16 2023
Ep. 68 A Conversation About Building a Pleasure Practice with Tatiana Fogt
Tatiana is the host of the Bedside podcast series, where she explores sexuality, relationships, and wellness. She is also a sex educator, a branding designer, and currently serves as the Senior Design Lead and Moon Juice. She holds a BFA in Communications Design from Syracuse University. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Fogt to talk about the failures of sex education, what it means to have a pleasure practice, and how to navigate shame. We also talk about building our pleasure practices into our calendars, the importance of play, and recognizing the power of micro-moments. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:33] A bit about Tatiana. [10:55] What is a pleasure practice? [16:51] What can you gift to yourself? [19:21] When something pleasurable is also uncomfortable. [25:12] Building a pleasure practice into your calendar. [30:43] Tatiana’s words of wisdom. [37:07] You have permission for this.   Quotes: “The reason why most people are engaging in sex is for pleasurable purposes.” [13:22] “My definition of pleasure is not your definition of pleasure.” [15:38] “Sometimes we are selfish, and that’s a good thing.” [25:05] “Build a list of things that bring you joy and bring you pleasure.” [32:22] “We forget the foundations of play.” [34:36] “You have permission for this.” [37:44] “There is so much efficacy in a micro-moment.” [38:29] “The length of time of things isn’t always as important as the intention behind it.” [39:00]   Connect with Tatiana Fogt Website:            www.tatianafogt.com.                         www.thebedside.co. Instagram:          @tatianafogt.                         @thebedside. LinkedIn:            Tatiana Fogt. TikTok:              @bythebedside.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.