RATED R Can you imagine going against the grain, defying societal expectations, and carving your own path in life?  Rebecca's guest for this episode, Lisa, did just that. A successful entrepreneur who journeyed from being financially dependent, caught in an abusive marriage, to establishing her own prosperous venture, Lisa recounts her transformational life experiences. She also shares how she found the courage to leave her comfort zone, and why it's essential to recognize when something isn't working for you. Her story isn't just about entrepreneurial success, it's about resilience and empowerment and the power of rebellion against norms that no longer serve you. Rebecca and Lisa also discuss women's health, specifically contraception, and why taking the pill might not be the best answer to save sex. They also touch on the importance of condom education and how it's more than just about preventing pregnancy. It's about understanding one's body, the significance of pleasure, and how different body parts contribute to our feminine divine.  GUEST Lisa is an alias as the guest wanted to remain anonymous. THINK ABOUT - Women's empowerment is linked to their ability to navigate from dependence to independence. This requires courage, determination, and the ability to trust one's intuition and make choices that align with personal values. - Understanding the evolution of contraception and its societal impact is critical for women's health. - Condom education is vital and should be prioritized over merely promoting birth control. - Women entrepreneurs should trust themselves, even when others doubt them. This self-belief is crucial in navigating the entrepreneurial journey successfully. - It's crucial to know when to quit. Not all businesses are meant for you, and recognizing when something isn't working and having the courage to move on is essential. - Rest and self-care are critical components of a successful entrepreneurial journey. Taking time out to rejuvenate can provide a fresh perspective and prevent burnout. - Open communication about pleasure in relationships is key. Being comfortable with guiding partners and having conversations about pleasure can lead to a more satisfying sexual relationship. - Embracing individuality and rebelling against societal expectations is a crucial part of empowerment.  - Making choices that align with one's deepest desires can lead to satisfaction and fulfillment. EXPLORE Listen to Episode 109 - Why We Want to Quit and How to Stay Focused and Increase our Resilience as Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Rebecca speaks about her own experience as an entrepreneur, focusing on how to develop a mindset to overcome obstacles and adapt to change. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Lisa for being a guest on the podcast. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favourite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life?There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.

RATED PG-13 In episode 119, Rebecca explores Acro Yoga with Natasha Hawthorn, an advanced practitioner of the art. Acro Yoga is a form of yoga that involves performing poses and movements with a partner, and requires a high level of trust, communication, and personal growth. Bringing her wealth of experience to the discussion, Natasha gives us an insider's view into her personal journey of discovery and growth within this cooperative art form. The conversation highlights the critical role of trust, intuition, and calibration in the practice and Natasha narrates her unique experiences and talks about the communal respect, communication, and safety measures that make the global acro yoga community truly exceptional. The conversation goes deeper into the themes of communication and setting boundaries in acro yoga, exploring what it takes to create a good acro match. Natasha's observations from her interactions with various bases and flyers provide valuable tips to advanced and new practitioners. Additionally, the episode shines a light on the exciting acro yoga documentary project, Touching the Sky, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the global talent within the acro yoga community. GUEST Find out more about Natasha Hawthorn Facebook | Instagram THINK ABOUT - Define your boundaries when it comes to physical interaction with strangers and friends. - What importance does setting boundaries and effective communication have in acro yoga? - Share your needs and limitations / injuries with new acro yoga partners. - How you do one thing is how you do everything in life. - Acro Yoga is a collaborative experience - take ownership and responsibility for co-creations. - How can acro yoga help your personal journey of discovery and growth? - What did you learn about respecting someone’s boundaries through a sporting activity like acro yoga? - List the positive ways in which acro yoga could impact your life. EXPLORE Listen to Episode 073 to hear more about acro yoga and what it teaches us about partnership, relationships, communication, and the balance between the divine masculine and the divine feminine in each of us. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Natasha Hawthorn for being a guest on the podcast. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favourite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. LINKS TO RESOURCES Acro Documentary Project  Instagram for the Acro Documentary Project (#touchingthesky)

RATED PG-13 In episode 118, Rebecca speaks to Jamien about finding ways to calm our nervous system, finding bodily ease and balance, to help us fully live in the present moment. In particular, they explore how learning to connect with your body (physically, spiritually and emotionally) can be a very transformative healing experience. Jamien helps people feel safer and more at ease with their whole self (body, mind, spirit) to enable deeper engagement in their meaningful life activities. She works with clients using intuitive and light touch fascial body work, nervous system regulation, therapeutic dialogue, rehab science, GYROTONIC® exercises and other movement forms. In this episode, she explains the concept of what it means to be ‘embodied’ and provides guidelines for how we can transition from a very head-focused life to letting go of chronic stress and being able to enjoy each moment by fully being in touch with all of our senses. Medical Disclaimer All information shared on this episode is for instruction and informational purposes only. The authors are not responsible for any harm or injury that may result. Significant risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek suitable professional advice about your condition. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied in this episode. GYROTONIC® is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp & is used with permission.   GUEST Find out more about Jamien   Website | Facebook  THINK ABOUT - If you live too much inside your brain, you can’t fully enjoy the present. - Do you often think ahead, instead of really focusing on what’s going on around you? - What does being embodied mean to you? - You might miss out on opportunities in life if you are rushing around, not fully aware of your environment. - Your body experience can be linked to emotional aspects and stress. - Are you able to relax in your system or are you constantly feeling not at ease? - Increase your flexibility and adaptability by learning to calm down your nervous system. EXPLORE Listen to Episode 116 with massage therapist, Federico Langoni, about being intimate with someone without being erotic and seeking healthy pleasure. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Jamien Rose for being a guest on the podcast. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you!Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES —— GYROTONIC® Movement https://www.gyrotonic.com/ Tensegrity Medicine https://kellyclancy.com/

RATED PG-13 In episode 117,  Rebecca talks to creative entrepreneurs at the Unmistakable Creative Community about seduction in business. Following a podcast episode, the host invited Rebecca to a workshop with some of his listeners so that they could ask questions relevant to their own lives. The podcast and community is made up out of creatives looking to make a living out of their art and in this episode Rebecca explores various elements of successfully seducing someone with what you have to offer, while still being yourself, so that the process is as rewarding as possible for both sides. GUEST The Unmistakeable Creative Website | Instagram THINK ABOUT - Selling a product or service is a form of seduction. - Being authentic and honest about what you’re offering and who it will benefit takes away any dishonesty about the sales process. - Think of it like a dating profile: be clear about who would be a great fit for you and what are your deal breakers. - In your business, the more you are yourself, the more you’ll attract clients who you can successfully collaborate with. - Are you creating for someone else or for yourself? - Mystery is a powerful component of seduction. - What’s the difference between seducing an individual versus an audience at scale? - Is your role to inspire others, to help them be curious, or share things to help people’s live better? - Often if we don’t ask, people don’t know what we need. - People are drawn to people who do things. - You’re never intimidating or too much to the person who want to spend time with you. EXPLORE Listen to Episode 109 in which Rebecca does another entrepreneur focused discussion about why we want to quit as entrepreneurs and how to increase our resiliencel CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to the Unmistakable Creative Community for inviting Rebecca to be a guest speaker at their workshop. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.

RATED PG-13 In episode 116, Rebecca speaks to Federico Langoni about different cultural interpretations of human touch, intimacy and values. Federico is a masseur in Argentina where he experiences the different treatment between Western and Latino clients. He explains how this reflects different value systems between Western culture and Latino culture. In this episode, explore what intimacy really means and how you can be intimate with someone and help them through a difficult time without any eroticism. Federico further emphasises the importance of letting emotions flow freely and not being restrictive in what you allow yourself to feel or be in life. They discuss the restrictive nature of traditional gender viewpoints and how allowing yourself healthy pleasure, can alleviate physical pain, but also help you gain energy, strength and freedom. This is the second in a series of episodes about Argentina and rediscovering new pleasures in a different city. GUEST Find out more about Federico Langoni Instagram  THINK ABOUT - In Western culture, like North America, it’s accepted to be polite in our speech, yet keep wider distance between us and others. - In Argentina, they are more aggressive in their speech, but more warm in their physical interaction. - How can you be part of someone’s life in a constructive way? - You can be intimate without being erotic. - Process your emotions by letting it flow freely, that way you learn from them. - Men especially are restricted in expressing their emotions and getting physically close to other men without misinterpretation. - How can you act against gender stereotypes and why do they matter? - You can live a thousand lives, striving to live up to society’s ideals, but never live the life you want. - When you connect to a healthy pleasure, you become stronger and freer. - Be aware of people trying to sell you pleasure for their own capital benefit at the cost of your well-being. - Certain types of pleasure can help us avoid pain, but it is not necessarily beneficial for us in the long run as we also avoid healing the wound inside us. EXPLORE Listen to Episode 115 with Sara Rose, the first in this series about eye-opening cultural perspectives inspired by life in Argentina. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Federico Langoni for being a guest on the podcast. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favourite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES ——— Federico Langoni's Massage and Physio Page

RATED PG-13 In episode 115, Rebecca speaks to Sara Rose, a tango coach and tour guide leader, about Argentina and how experiencing a different culture enhances your outlook on the world. This episode will make you rethink your view on materialistic wealth, time and the true value of human connection. Sara began her dance training at the age of 14, training in Classical Ballet. When she discovered Argentinian Tango in 1996, she fell in love with the art form, studying with every visiting instructor. In 1998, she started a successful career teaching, performing, choreographing and training teachers in Ballroom dance. In 2000, she also began teaching yoga, gaining extensive wisdom in seeing and helping people free places where they are blocked. She eventually started spending 3-9 months a year in Buenos Aires, studying with every teacher she could. She founded Tango En Vie School and brings students annually to Buenos Aires to delve deeply into the music, dance and culture of the city that has become her second home. In this episode, you’ll be taken on a tour of Argentinian culture, tango, artistic expression and human connection. You’ll find out why Sara enjoys Argentina so much in comparison to the States, which will make you think deeply about your own culture and whether you’re allowed to openly express and accept emotions, like being sad or frustrated. This is the first in a series of episodes about Argentina and rediscovering new pleasures in life in a different city. GUEST Find out more about Sara Rose and Buenos Aires Tango tours: Website | Email THINK ABOUT - Do you openly express and accept emotions? - What is your relationship with material possessions? - Argentinians’ approach to art and embracing the artist’s life. - Are you able to celebrate the small things in life? - In Argentina, everything you do in collaboration with someone insists on empathy and connection. - Is being overly independent healthy? - What is the difference between sensuality and sexuality? - Obligation is not sexy. Pure responsibility for most people is not fun. - If people want to learn, they’ll learn. EXPLORE Listen to the previous episode with Sara, episode 83, to find out how to cope with a pleasure famine, like the one of 2020, and its effects on our lives. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and thanks to Sara Rose for being a guest on the podcast. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you!Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES —— https://www.tangoenvie.com/batangotours.html

RATED PG-13 In episode 114, Rebecca and co-host, Shawn, talk to Heather, a transformational practitioner and healer, about how to rewire our brain so that past trauma no longer affects us today. Heather is the founder of Shifting Sands, a holistic healing practice in which she assists people in overcoming past traumatic experiences and helping them release themselves from negative generational patterns of behavior. In this episode, they discuss Heather’s process and what makes it effective when it comes to helping clients overcome their limiting beliefs, especially ingrained in them from past trauma. Learn how to apply this in your own life as she explains the different steps in her programme: CLEAR. Heather is also hosting a retreat in Mexico in April. Whether you have worked with Heather before or not, you can join the retreat. Find more details here. Think about this: - How can you rewire your brain so that hurtful past events no longer affect you? - Consider the realm of now versus the realm of meaning. - Detach from the realm of meaning so past events no longer define your life. - Are you trapped in unhealthy generational patterns? - Understand what is implied by abuse and the feelings it makes you feel. - How does the experience of abuse relate to your reality? - Find safe people with whom you can be open and vulnerable with. - How do you overcome limiting beliefs? - Permission from your ancestors to heal your trauma. Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 095 about leadership programs for men and creating space in our life to stop and listen within. Another episode with Shawn and a special guest, Morgan, Rebecca’s coach and their mutual friend. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Heather for being a guest on the show. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company in the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES ——— Retreat:  https://www.shiftingsands4health.com/consciously-connected Meeting Yourself Again:  https://www.shiftingsands4health.com/book-online

In episode 113, Rebecca talks to poet and podcaster, Scott Bryant-Comstock, about the impact of his Kundalini awakening on his life. They delve into the topic, exploring how Scott’s awakening happened and the potential consequences it may hold for you in your creative, spiritual and sexual life. Scott’s awakening happened after he sought out a masseuse to help release back problems he experienced after falling off a horse. During this time, and completely unprepared, he started going through intense out of body experiences which partly led him to writing poetry and eventually starting a podcast, the Kundalini Chronicles. In this episode, you’ll learn more about Kundalini awakening and a how greater awareness of your spirituality can lead to a more pleasurable sex life and deeper connection to the universe and people around you on the whole. GUEST DETAILS Website  CEO and founder of the Children’s Mental Health Network. Scott started his journey as a mental health advocate volunteering at a suicide and crisis center and later fulfilled different roles within the mental health field, including therapist, state mental health official and national reviewer of children’s mental health systems reform efforts. As the founder of the Children’s Mental Health Network (2009), he leads the Network’s efforts to grow a national online forum to exchange ideas on how to improve children’s mental health research, policy and practice. He also runs the podcast, The Kundalini Chronicles. Think about this: - You cannot force a Kundalini awakening. - It is often linked to a feeling of intense oneness with the universe. - It feels like the best orgasm times a million. - How do these experiences impact your life positively? - The deeper you go into yourself, the more you open up about what is possible. - Awakening is about conscious surrender, acceptance and celebrating letting go.  - Pleasure does not have to be seen as only a physical experience. It can be a spiritual and emotional experience too. Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 066 about compersion, pleasure at your partner's pleasure. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to the guests on this episode, Scott Bryant-Comstock We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favourite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES ——— The Kundalini Chronicles - Scott’s podcast

RATED PG-13 In episode 112,  Rebecca talks to Bruce about what it is like being polyamorous from a male’s perspective. Bruce shares his experience of dating and interacting with metamours, including opening up about his fears when it comes to being in multiple relationships and how to deal with the issues that inevitably come up.  Rebecca met Bruce met at a sexuality workshop and both of them connected over the concept of ethical non-monogamy. When Bruce got into polyamory, an important consideration for him was keeping his honor and integrity. He wanted to be completely open and honest with the people he got involved with in order to prevent them from getting hurt. In this episode, he shares strategies to keep integrity intact and build rewarding relationships, in particular as a polyamorous man. For women, this gives a rare insight into the struggles men face in open relationships. Think about this: - Open relationships require clear, frequent communication. - Fearing rejection in any kind of relationship is normal. - How should you deal with the fear of being told that what you’re doing is wrong? - What is your interpretation of ethical non-monogamy? - Your approach to polyamory is what will determine the integrity of your relationships. - How much should you disclose to your partner/s and when is the best time? - Take an open approach and inform your existing partner about a potential new partner before anything happens. - What do you think about the ‘Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell’ approach? Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 107 about how others navigate complicated sex, relationships and polyamory. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to Bruce for being a guest on the show. We’d love a review! Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.

RATED R In episode 111, Rebecca talks to Sherry and Brian about establishing intimacy with your partner and being completely honest about your needs and desires. Influenced by her time in the army, Sherry’s strong sense of masculinity in her sex life led her to a Quodoushka workshop in 2019 where she wanted to explore her more feminine sexual self and learn more about being intimate and establishing a deep connection through sex. In this episode, she and her new partner, Brian, open up to Rebecca about obstacles in their relationship and sex life. Rebecca coaches them through aspects of overcoming shame in sex, achieving higher levels of orgasms and the benefit of true authenticity with your partner.  GUEST DETAILS Sherry met Rebecca at a Quodoushka workshop in 2019 about sacred sexuality and intimate communication. She was keen to learn more about her sexual self and sexual story and who she was as a modern woman. Sherry has been in the army for over 18 years and therefore more in touch with her masculinity, how to control the world around her and command the people around her. Each year she became less and less familiar with her own femininity.  Brian is her partner. Think about this: - Are you trying to control yourself and the world around you? Or are you allowing yourself to openly express your feelings? - How do emotional barriers prevent a relationship from developing? - The huge price of hiding things from our partners is that unless you share yourself, you cannot be accepted for who you really are. Because nobody knows who that is.  - Can you trust your partner with your emotions? (e.g. if you express your emotions, are you afraid that they will react negatively?) - How does porn affect our expectations of our partners and sexual pleasure?  - There are different levels of orgasm, and it’s a useful concept to understand.  - Try intentionally surfing a 90 second wave of pleasure energy to give yourself permission to experience short bursts of pleasure and connection - that could lead to sex and having an orgasm but doesn’t have to. - Navigate what feels good and what is acceptable to you in sex with what feels good and is acceptable to your partner. Are there any new areas you would like to explore? CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to the guests on this episode, Sherry and Brian. We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. LINKS TO RESOURCES ——— Quodoushka.com ShamanicDearmoring.com

RATED PG-13 In episode 110, Rebecca discusses relationship agreements with Jodi Baygood. They explore how to create co-empowerment in a new relationship in order to maintain a healthy connection to your partner, while having your space and individuality respected.  Find out why communication is essential for establishing a strong foundation for your relationship, how this impacts whether your needs are met and those of your partner/partners and why strong, thoughtful agreements can prevent the development of toxicity and save you tons of time, energy and heartache.  GUEST DETAILS Connect with Jodi Website  Jodi Baygood is a powerful, passionate, multi-faceted healer and teacher in spiritual-sexual transformation. She has studied extensively, mastering male/female differences in communication, healing and sexual approaches. She pioneered the Hawaiian community in sexuality workshops, including Orgasmic Meditation and advanced tantric practices as well as the Sacred Rivers of Love with David Bruce Leonard. She facilitates other sacred sexuality workshops and as a prolific leader, Jodi works intimately with couples who are determined to use sexuality for their evolution in all five aspects of their lives. She continues to deepen her own practices, while offering hands-on healing sessions to people from all over the world. Think about this: - What do you want and what do you need from a relationship? - Having clear agreements are valuable for all types of relationships - whether polyamorous, monogamous or open / free dancing - Key elements of a relationship agreement:  1. Expectations 2. Deal breakers 3. Needs 4. Development - children / no children / long-term? - If you are going to invite a third person into your relationship, or engage as a third with a couple, communicate openly with all partners and observe their interaction and whether energy is gained or lost. - Honor and respect your partnership by knowing what your partner/s need and desire. - When considering different styles of relationships, this is essential: 1. Am I able and willing to bring   Open heart to heart communication to the table? 2. Am I able to hold my space and hold myself in this experience and be 100% accountable for what I am creating? 3. Am I able to take responsibility for the after care of it? 4. Is this a co-empowering experience? 5. Can I slow down enough to honour myself, each other and the experience of our creation no matter what? Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 100 with Wendy Newman about how to get what you truly need in a relationship. CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio and to the guest on this episode, Jodi Baygood.  We’d love a review!  Support us by leaving a 5-star review on your favourite podcast player, like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It only takes a couple of seconds and helps other people discover the show. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Maybe something helped you shift a perspective on an important part of your life? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS TO RESOURCES ——— Quodoushka.com shamanicdearmoring.com

RATED PG Rebecca discusses clarity and resilience as business owners, in particular female entrepreneurs, with food blogger and podcaster Megan Porta. Megan invited her as a guest expert to one of her mastermind groups in order to delve into the question, why do entrepreneurs give up and how can they develop a mindset to overcome obstacles, adapt to change and keep growing their businesses. GUEST DETAILS Connect with Megan Porta Website | Instagram  Megan started her food blog Pip and Ebby to provide other busy career-moms with easy, quick recipes for their families. She eventually left her traditional 9-5 as a graphic designer, giving up the long days in the office, to become a full-time blogger. Inspired by other successful podcasters, she wanted to help the food blogging community further and started Eat Blog Talk as a podcast in 2019. Her vision was to help create a space for food bloggers to learn and grow as a community. She is now well-known for her podcast in the food blogging space and helps bloggers around the world gain confidence in order to forge ahead with their businesses in a powerful new way. Think about this: - How do you stay in synch with the people you care for as an entrepreneur? - Your business is a way to improve the world. - We do our best work when we share and celebrate with people who also do things that matter. - Your business is there to serve you. Not the other way around. - Collect feedback about your content from people you trust. - Shine and receive is another approach to entrepreneurship. Place emphasis on value you provide instead of what you can get from other people. - If you are feeling down in your business:  Try Rebecca’s Rampage of Appreciation. Take 7 minutes to swow about you dream: What would make you really happy right now? - When you experience fear: is it an emotion that moves through you or a thought that stays with you? Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 095 (Stop, Listen, THEN Inspired Action – with Morgan, Shawn and Rebecca) for a more masculine-leaning balanced take on the same topic… CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio. Today’s episode is courtesy of Megan Porta, food blogger and host of the podcast Eat Blog Talk. Thanks to her for inviting Rebecca as a guest expert and her community for participating in the discussion. And thanks to Ronsley and James over at We Are Podcast for connecting us through their community. Find out more about Megan and her podcast at https://eatblogtalk.com/ and check out WeArePodcast.com. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine!I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I can’t wait to hear from you! Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. —— LINKS ——— To learn more about this week’s guest, click here: https://eatblogtalk.com/ Find her food blog here: https://pipandebby.com/

RATED R: Language Rebecca recently had the privilege to be on another really cool podcast, Karen Disapproves hosted by Chelsea Kunz.  Chelsea wanted to invite Rebecca onto the show because of her appearance on the podcast It Goes Both Ways. Curious about how Rebecca’s career as a sex worker started, Chelsea quizzes her on all aspects of her work, including client relationships and how she balances it with her personal life. They conclude their conversation with various questions about sex, attraction and keeping things fun in relationships. Tune in to get this inside view of Rebecca’s life and find out why she defines herself as a courtesan. GUEST DETAILS Connect with Chelsea Website | Instagram  On Karen Disapproves, Chelsea Kunz channels her ADHD into learning everything from weird stories to subcultures to empowering people and all that's in-between. She broaches serious topics with a touch of irreverence and humor. Think about this: - How does Rebecca’s career story influence your own views about purpose in life? - Explore new sexual possibilities and sensual touch. - Bringing in a third person into the relationship can help with this exploration. -The more open you are, the more it gives other people permission to be open. - There is no better or worse when it comes to relationship styles. - To regain attraction to your partner, connect on a spiritual level with them - discover what attracts and excites them. - To regain attraction, you can also think back about what sparked your initial attraction to your partner? - Don’t underestimate being comfortable during sex for maximum enjoyment (e.g. use pillows to support your body). - After having children, your sex life may dim down for a while. This is normal, give it time. - Being in the moment and paying attention to your body is often key pleasurable masturbation. - You can create something powerful for yourself and braveness and kindness are very sexy. Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 096 - Sex and the Suburbs (reposted from It Goes Both Ways) for great sex tips and to hear the original episode that inspired Chelsea Kunz to invite Rebecca onto Karen Disapproves. CREDITSThanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio. Today’s episode is courtesy of Chelsea Kunz at the Karen Disapproves podcast. Check out their show at https://anchor.fm/karendisapproves/support. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? Or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I can’t wait to hear from you!Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode. PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com —— LINKS ——— To learn more about this week’s guest, click here: Karen Disapproves – https://anchor.fm/karendisapproves/support

RATED X: Sexual content This is a set of five short, impromtu interviews with a variety of polyamorous and sex positive people that will make you rethink your assumptions about sexuality. Rebecca interviews five new friends at an orgy about some of their most intimate choices and how they have approached satisfaction, partnership and important communication topics.  She dives into different relationship styles, getting your needs met, and having a thrilling, fulfilling, exciting life.  There is a little bit of everything in this episode - from STI safety and talking with a young married woman about what she thinks about her wedding ring, to explicit sexual fantasies and preparing for the physical and emotional risks involved in fulfilling those fantasies.  This is a very unique episode with plenty of insight into the ups and downs of a long-term poly relationship as we each navigate new relationships and commitment to each other. Think about this:   -Have you taken ownership of your Yes and No? (e.g. saying ‘yes’ when you want to say ‘yes and ‘no’ when you want to say ‘no?) -“Sex” is so much more than a cock in a pussy, aka penetrative sex, and there are so many ways to be creative AND safe during sex. What other amazing options are there?   -Are you talking about what you truly want with your partner/s? Or are you following a script of what is expected of you? -Having multiple sexual partners means considering which precautions you need to take to feel comfortable with regards to STIs. -Never underestimate the time spent communicating with your partners and building up trust. The risk of emotional damage is larger if you rush sexual experiences, especially in large groups, and especially when you’re new. -If you slow down the progression of your relationship, you have time to experience every sensation to its fullest and there seems to be more all the time. -Between any two moments, there is another moment that can be experienced in relationships and realizing that opens more possibilities. -Polyamory gives you the chance to share experiences that normally you would be isolated as you get to share about partners. -Make a list of the top three priorities in your life right now. When do you need to reevaluate the items on that list?  Keep Exploring  Listen to the Episode Run Your Own Race (Write Your Own Code) with Tanuki, about hosting sex parties, having clear needs and boundaries, and understanding what your “price of admission” is for being with someone.   https://pleasurecentralradio.com/podcast/tanuki-and-rebecca-hosting-sex-parties-a-high-price-of-admission-models-of-consent/ Improving Communication (in bed)  051 – How to Start Where You Are to Get What You Want, Nneka & Rebecca ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to our guests, Rose, Roger, Mr. Sailor Moon, Antonio and Rita. Technical production by Creators Abroad. I also get significant creative feedback from my beta listeners group. For this episode, special thanks go to Sam for the encouragement, Sandy Waters for the clarity.  Also, thanks to Roger, Rose, Antonio, Rita and Mr. Sailor Moon for their willingness to share their experiences and their stories so intimately… and to all the other unnamed hosts and sexy participants who created a space for beauty, sexy art and thoughtful and responsible play.  Thank you for your input. And to anyone else I might’ve missed, you are loved.  If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?    There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.   PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com RESOURCES  Planned Parenthood for serious, medical STI information  Planned Parenthood's purpose is to build a world in which every person — regardless of race, income, insurance, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, or immigration status — can receive expert, compassionate health care, education, and information without shame or judgment.Jul 24, 2020 Oh Joy Sex Toy thinks the world of sex is amazing. Using comics, comedy and research, this curated weekly sex-positive webcomic covers all kinds of topics ... https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/ Scarlet Teen Inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults. https://www.scarleteen.com/

RATED R: Sexual content  What do chiropractics and sexual performance have to do with each other?  Rebecca and one of her occasional lovers, who also happens to be a chiropractor, talk frankly and personally about their own journeys with physical and sexual health and share many of the best strategies they know for recovering and thriving again.  Rebecca talks with Dr. Bradley about a few common causes of sexual dysfunction, focusing on how to treat the root cause instead of treating the symptom. They especially explore how having a healthy lifestyle and a strong circulatory system with enough volume (aka hydration) is crucial to great arousal, great erections, and great pleasure.  Dr. Bradley explains easy techniques to improve circulation, which is a natural way to improve hard-ons (equally applicable to women’s clitoris). In the second half of the episode, Dr. Bradley answers listeners’ questions about improving erections, orgasms, and sexual pleasure regardless of age.  Once you realize how important good circulation is to great sex (and performance), you will ALSO be scrambling to put into place some of these great tips to help increase your own pleasure.  Guest Details Connect with Dr. Bradley Franklin Website  Bio  Dr. Franklin is a passionate chiropractor. He was awarded Top Clinic Intern out of his class of 80+ graduates. After completing his chiropractic education at Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri in 2009, Dr. Franklin came home to Silverdale, Washington to establish his dream Chiropractic practice. Educating his community about the benefits of chiropractic care is a major driving force behind his success. With this goal in mind, he holds a monthly event called ‘Connecting the Dots on Health’, helping attendees understand the source of pain and health problems, providing them with an opportunity to ask pressing questions about their health, debunking myths and teaching stretching techniques that would help with blood flow.  A lifelong patient himself, Dr. Franklin has personally experienced the difference chiropractic adjustments make as part of a healthy lifestyle. He truly endeavors to “save the world one spine at a time!” If you are inspired to join Bradley for a free educational monthly event to learn more about how to keep your body in excellent alignment, thrive, and enjoy life, he would love to meet you in person!  The next event is July 19th at his chiropractic office in Silverdale, Washington. See the show notes for a link to his website or to contact him.  Think about this: -Viagra has its benefits…  AND here is where it can get you in trouble and erect a barrier to a deeper connection with your partner -Blood circulation is an important factor for great pleasure and great erections. Explore natural ways of improving your blood flow: 1. Hydration 2. Cold water submersion 3. Keeping active 4. Treating any back pain or other pain 5. Effectively deal with your stress (letting it build chronically will dampen your sexual response over time) -During sex, if you are not in the moment (i.e. distracted or stressed), there is a higher chance of losing a connection (and usually losing the erection!) and struggling to have an orgasm. This applies to the female genital anatomy too! -What is your lifestyle like? What is your sex life like? Do you think there are any correlations?   -“The healthier you are the better sex you have. The more you are stressed out and in survival mode, the less likely your body is to have potent, powerful, enjoyable sex.” -Are you living your authentic self? Are you struggling to have your hierarchal needs met? This prevents you from prioritizing pleasure. -Your face, lips, and groin area have the most concentrated nerve endings for sensual pleasure – a natural, evolutionary part of our existence. Not shameful. -Feeling shameful about your sexuality, often due to socio-environmental factors, can stand in the way of a fulfilling sex life. -When it comes to sexual pleasure, age does not matter.  -Remember that you’re in control of your body, you tell it what to do.  Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 093, about a poly birthday party in which Bradley is featured on. ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to the guest for this episode, Dr. Bradley Franklin.  Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert). If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?  There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.   PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com BECOME A PATRON At Pleasure Central Radio, we know that misunderstandings and misrepresentations of sexuality block many adults from experiencing fulfilling, life-affirming relationships. We show men and women how to be strong partners and be powerfully present for themselves so that they can break free from stagnant mediocrity and be aware of (and fueled for) their soul’s tug.   If you'd like to support the show and help us make sure more powerful episodes like this make it out into the world, then click here to become a Patron! (pick the level of support that works for you - once, monthly, or yearly - cancel at any time)  RESOURCES  The Wim Hof Method (cold water submersion) Book a VIP Coaching Day with Radiant Rebecca

RATED PG13: Mild Language How often do you reflect on how far you have come? Rebecca talks about how she reviews changes over the course of her life, reflecting on the importance of self-knowledge and self-growth. Joined by Shawn, her co-host, they specifically discuss the process and how it impacts the way we approach love and life in general: Which people do we allow in and which ones do we let go?  What do we value most and how would we really like to spend our time? This is the last episode in the Loving Courageously Playlist - To Listen to the entire playlist, starting with Episode 098, click here. Think about this: Make a list of everything you’ve achieved over the last year that makes you proud. How have you recently changed and how has this affected your life? Did the achievements on the list have a positive impact on your relationships?REMINDER: If you are open about who you are with the people in your life, you give them the choice to accept you for who you are. Given the way you have changed as a person, which choices do you have to make right now? (e.g. which ones are the most important?) If you are going to dive deep into your shadow, then remember to take the light of self love with you so that you can be conscious of any judgements you are holding and the narratives you are telling yourself. Are those narratives even true??Would you tolerate someone else treating a friend the way you treat yourself? If you had to look back on your life a year from now, what do you most want to accomplish next and what do you most want for your relationships? Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 097 - Inside the Boudoir: Intimate Photography with Jody and Dawn of Black Swan Boudoir on building intimacy in your work and with clients. ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to the co-host for this episode Shawn.  Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert). I also get significant creative feedback from my beta listeners group. For this episode, special thanks go to Andrew, Mary, Bob and Josh. Thank you for your input. And to anyone else I might’ve missed, you are loved.  If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?  There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.   PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com RESOURCES  Loving Courageously Playlist (Episode 098) Srini Rao’s Unmistakable Creative Podcast Add a link to the Creative Prime community too  Speakpipe voicemail page URL 053 Run Your Own Race (Write your Own Code) Episode

RATED PG13: Mild Language This is a very compassion-generating episode. It's an exploration of a long relationship I've had with an amazing guy.  This is his first time on the show, but he's been a dear friend of mine for over 8.5 years. We've dated twice, broken up three times, spent hospital moments and Thanksgivings together, and cared about each other the whole way. Our relationship has really been years of personal evolution and the search for balance together. He's going by "Mountain Man" on the show because he was training to be a volunteer mountain search and rescue team member when we first met, and he's always out in the mountains one way or another. Think about this: Depression and the inability to acknowledge it and deal with it can lead to relationship disintegration.Don’t be afraid to talk about what didn’t work out in your relationship – it’s essential for self-growth and healing.To do better means taking responsibility of your own life and of the impact your life is having on your partner and loved ones.If you maintain the ability to turn towards each other, you can maintain a connection through frictionYou must be able to accept each other as flawed and struggling to do better - sometimes you can help each other, sometimes you cannot. Knowing the difference is wisdom. In order to find happiness within yourself first, then seek happiness in partnership with others, you need to answer some questions…  What do you want out of life? What does your partner want? What invisible expectations are you each working with, and how can you communicate and adjust to each other? OR… How can you communicate and choose more space between you and your partner in the places that need it? Sometimes we need to create more distance in our lives with the people we love in order to be a supportive and loving secure base - and navigating those transitions with clarity is a skill that can be built up.When one person in the relationship is focused on solving a problem and the other is not, it will lead to the problem escalating. Often the reason why we stay with someone who undervalues us is because we are not recognizing or acknowledging our own self-worth. Keep Exploring  Listen to Episode 48 - Adjusting to What Works Now with Wendy Newman on Pleasure Central Radio.  ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to our guest, Mountain Man. Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert). I also get significant creative feedback from my beta listeners group. For this episode, special thanks go to Derek, Bob, Josh, Marshall, Tony, and Jody. Thank you for your input. And to anyone else I might’ve missed, you are loved.  If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?  There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.   PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com RESOURCES  PolySecure by Jessica Fern Anything by John Gottman Widen the Window

RATED R: Language & Sex How did Rebecca meet Josh? Following Part 1, an intimate moment between Rebecca and her new partner Josh, Shawn joins the conversation. Going into the details of how their relationship developed, they explore the concept of how you love is enough. What you have to offer in a relationship is more important than societal and religious precepts of what a romantic partner should be. Think about this: You don’t have to force yourself to have more space for someone and try to be everything to them.We can only be as open-hearted as we can. We can only give as much as we can give.Accepting how much we can give to others at this moment is self-love. Communicating that to them is an incredible partnership move.The right person for you is the one who recognizes how you love is enough.Recognizing that ‘how much love we can give right now is MORE than enough’ will increase our willingness to engage and increase our sense of self-worth.Have you come to terms with what you can offer your partner?Porn makes us believe that what looks good feels good, but what feels good for us usually feels good for our partners.Look to what feels good for you first and that will most likely feel good for your partner as well. Keep Exploring  In case you missed Rebecca’s first episode with Josh, listen to Part 1 of How you love is enough - Episode 102. ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to our guest, Josh and Shawn, for co-hosting this episode. Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert). I also get significant creative feedback from my beta listeners group. For this episode, special thanks go to Jody, Bob, and Chris. Thank you for your input. And to anyone else I might’ve missed, you are loved. If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important? There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.  PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com RESOURCES Playlist of songs mentioned Tim Minchin’s YouTube Channel The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka

RATED R: Language & Sex Rebecca introduces her new partner, Josh. In this intimate conversation, they share details about their relationship and how they navigate polyamory, freedom and the need for a nesting partnership. They want to illustrate the concept of ‘how you love someone is enough’. This implies that you should not try to be more for your partner than you’re willing to give and they’re willing to receive.  Think about this: Don’t underestimate the power of negotiation within a relationship: “What are we willing to be for each other?” “What are our limits?”Be open about what you need early on in your relationship.What does equality within a partnership mean to you?What does it mean to find a new sense of self-esteem through your brokenness? (in reference to songs Rebecca and Josh talk about - Listen here).Giving your partner the freedom to explore shows that you care that they are happy. Keep Exploring Listen to Episode 100 with Wendy Newman on how to get what you truly need in a relationship.  ——— CREDITS Thanks for listening to Pleasure Central Radio hosted by me, Rebecca Beltran. Thanks to our guest for this episode, Josh. Technical production by Creators Abroad (Catharina Joubert). I also get significant creative feedback from my beta listeners group. For this episode, special thanks go to Bob, Sara and Elle. Thank you for your input. And to anyone else I might’ve missed, you are loved.  If you’ve listened to this episode today and were intrigued by something, I would love to hear about it. What really hit home for you? Or surprised you? or maybe something from this episode helped you shift a perspective about something important?  There’s a voice message button on the homepage of PleasureCentralRadio.com. I would love to hear what made a difference, and it’s as easy as leaving a message on my answering machine! I’m especially interested in any new concepts that motivated you to do anything different in your own life. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for being a part of the conversation. And I look forward to your company on the next episode.   PHOTO CREDIT for show’s main artwork to JodyRaePhotography.com RESOURCES  Playlist of songs mentioned

Rated G Val D'Alessio sings about forgiveness and self-acceptance in response to the episode on Forgiveness with Elle (episode 099 – How to move on after a Breakup? Forgiving your Ex) LEARN MORE: Val specializes in music celebrating the joy of living from the heart. You can find more of her Joy and Passion Powered Folk Pop on a Country Blues Backroad music and inspirations here. LISTEN:  Other episodes Val has been featured on here: 065 – A Bon Voyage to Raven & Jay, with Val D’Alessio playing Road Song, Plus Rebecca’s COVID Thriving Tips 047 – Virtual House Concert with Val D’Alessio (for Rebecca’s Birthday) 091 – Kindness is Everything 093 – Music, stories, and a poly birthday party recap – House Concert 2021 with Guest Cohost Rowan WATCH: To watch a music video on YouTube (Val’s first music video!), click here: Road Song Music Video.