Ignite Intimacy

Christabel Jessica created a beautiful and powerful card deck focused on uniting the divine masculine and feminine energies. When I was introduced to her by a friend I knew we had to get on the line and jam about this important topic!   Before our recording Christabel pulled a few cards and gives us a live reading on the call!   We dive into topics like energetic clearing after intimate encounters, allowing ourselves the space to be human and experience our emotions fully, creating safe spaces physically and energetically and the importance of exploring and expressing both masculine and feminine energies in who we be and how we show up in life.   Join us as we discuss uniting masculine and feminine energy, the duality of life, love and sex, and energetic clearings with spiritual teacher Christabel Jessica on Episode 61, Uniting the Masculine + Feminine and Being Human.   About Christabel     Christabel is a spiritual teacher and healer with a passion for supporting anyone in a sacred relationship and on a

Kelsey Avalon grew up surrounded by mystics, healers and seers in her immediate family, who’s origin is of the Maori tribe from New Zealand.    Her upbringing led her to travel extensively around the world studying ancient rights and rituals, ceremonies and traditions.   Our conversation is a deep dive into the self, self love, self focus in order to create more intimacy in our lives and attract the love and romance that we desire. This is a deep and real exploration into how our actions, intention and energies impact our lives and that of the whole.    About Kelsey:     Now based in the UK, counsellor, bruja, and author Kelsey Avalon has her roots deep in the Maori-Australian culture of folk wisdom and native healing. Practicing the Maori art of Korero in her client practice, Kelsey offers counsel, Tarot, astrology, and bespoke therapeutic sessions.   Website   Kelsey's book, Moon Magic

Jaiya and Ian are a powerful and courageous couple exploring the depths and edges of sexual and erotic freedom, relationship fulfillment and personal liberation.   In this episode we discuss energetic orgasms, how Jaiya and Ian are cleaning the slate of the last 10 years of their relationship in what they call a relationship vapasana, and their mission of giving people around the world the experience of sexual and erotic freedom.   Jaiya and Ian share the 5 Erotic Blueprints with us and four ways to work with these blueprints.   This is a POWERFUL episode that will get at the core of any shame, blame and misunderstandings you may have experienced or dished out in your life around sex and our erotic nature.   Enjoy and go to HERE to take the quiz to discover your erotic blueprint!   About Jaiya For over 2 decades of practice as a Somatic Sexologist and Sexological Bodyworker Jaiya immersed herself in the study of turn-ons, ancient erotic rituals, tantric sex, mastery of sensual touch, pure erotic play, kink

  I was referred to female empowerment coach Lesley Tavernier by a fellow listener of the Ignite Intimacy Podcast. He was spot on when he told me she’d be a perfect guest for our show. This is a particularly juicy episode people! Tune in as Lesley shares her experience from being completely unsatisfied with sex and her perceived inability to orgasm, to the journey that brought her deeply in touch with her own body, her own pleasure, sex work and wildly fulfilling (and transparent) relationships. Join us as we dive deep into sexuality, desire, open relationships, slut shaming and more on Episode 58 of Ignite Intimacy! About Lesley: Lesley Tavernier is a Feminine Empowerment coach who specializes in helping women to love being a woman.  That is, she supports women in honoring, embracing and enhancing their relationship with themselves, their bodies, their male partner(s), their children, their female friends, their relatives, strangers and of course, with Source/God/Divinity. Her mission in life is to suppo

  It’s crazy to think how blatantly women’s sexual health and pleasure have been left behind by the science, R&D and pharmaceutical communities considering millions of women around the globe struggle with sexual dysfunctions from orgasmic disorder to sexual arousal disorder.   Not to mention that natural solutions to ease pain and discomfort from menstrual cycles and birthing barely exist.   With the ability to extract THC and CBD from Cannabis, Foria founder Mathew Gerson saw a huge gap in the sexual health market for women and decided to experiment with blending THC oil + coconut oil to give his girlfriend more pleasure during sex.    The results were enough to convince Mathew to launch a line of products to support women’s sexual health, to experience more sexual pleasure, and ease pain and discomfort from their monthly cycles or genital scaring.   Tune in for a juicy conversation about sex, cannabis, pleasure and innovation on Episode 56 of Ignite Intimacy!   About Mathew:     As a social entreprene

Kristina Campbell grew up with two opposing forces around sex and sexuality. Her Mother’s family is religiously devout, and her Father’s family worked in the porn industry.    After a career in her 20’s as a sex worker, and a deep dive into healing her own sexual trauma to save her marriage, she became an intimacy coach to support other women to empower their pleasure and relationship to sexuality.    Join us as we do a deep dive into healing sexual trauma, defining our pleasure, communication in the bedroom and the power of forgiveness with Kristina Campbell.   About Kristina:     Kristina Campbell is a sexuality and intimacy coach inspired to help women cultivate their authentic sexuality as a means to healing, wholeness and connection with spirit.  Kristina comes from a breadth of experience and has transformed her life and relationship through the work of deep sexual connection.  Coming from a chaotic childhood that included toxic marriages, verbal abuse, body shaming and sexual trauma, her path with fra

Jamie Thompson has created a unique niche coaching couples on a visionary and entrepreneurial path, supporting them to go from partners to power couples.   With a deep passion and background in neuroscience, Jamie’s been exploring how the quantum field relates to sex and relationships.   Tune in for a juicy conversation about our erotic nature, turning on our sex lives and relationship ROI on Episode 55 of Ignite Intimacy, Relationship ROI + Neuroscience + Eroticism with Jamie Thompson!   About Jamie:           Jamie Thompson is an Erotic & Intimate Communication Expert, specializing in creating a safe space for conscious couples to have open communication while exploring a new edge of passion, depth, and erotic flow. Jamie combines study of the Quantum Field, communication techniques based in Neuroscience, and somatic movement reprogramming with 10 years of experience helping clients harness their erotic intelligence.   Follow Jamie on Facebook for more ‘Exquisite Eroticism’    Jamie's Website   **Ment

Last October I was waiting for a flight at San Jose airport when I looked to my right and saw this well dressed, good looking guy with great energy sitting a few seats down from me. I did what any self respecting extrovert would do.. I said hello, introduced myself and inquired to know more about this interesting guy. His response?! ‘I’m a relationship coach.’   Aha! Of course!   You know what happened next. I told Charles J. Orlando about Ignite Intimacy and told him we’d love to feature him.   And, it wasn’t easy to schedule! Charles is in high demand between his show ‘7 Year Switch’ on Lifetime television, his private coaching practice, writing his 6th book and posting regularly to his robust social media following. Planning this took time, patience and effort.   Join Charles and I as we do a deep dive into relational patterns, online dating in a social media obsessed world, knowing your worth and some one-on-one coaching Charles gives me during our conversation on Episode 54 of Ignite Intimacy!   About Ch

Happy New Year Ignite Intimacy Community!! Have we got something special for the first episode of 2018!   Morgen Love is a writer, creative, designer, muse, DJ, all around Femme powerhouse and one of my sistars!    On this episode Morgen reads some of her humorous, deep, sexual and straight up pieces that touch on consent and the ‘me too’ movement, communicating about sex before you ever enter the bedroom, proper clitoral stimulation, pussy power and how ‘she' communicates to us, and how to make that ish exquisite!   This is a special episode!! Make sure you stick around for a special sexy poem Morgen shares towards the end of our conversation.  About Morgen: Morgen Love is a New York-bred Oakland-based multidisciplinary artist and performer who believes in speaking candidly and openly about human sexuality and pleasure. Known as both a wild card and a wisdom-keeper, she artfully weaves the sacred and profane throughout her written musings that chronicle her journeys of womanhood, queerness, personal growth,

Josefina Bashout is a Pussy Priestess Goddess Powerhouse!! Wow! This woman has so much passion and energy, insight and knowledge. She has risen from the ashes time and again, transforming each time into a more full, divine and authentic version of herself.   I first had the pleasure of meeting Josefina when she and Sierra were leading ‘Pussy Church’ in Venice Beach, CA. I was moved and inspired by the way they held this sacred container, which gave each of us space to open up, share, connect, heal and have fun! We’ve attempted to get this conversation on the calendar several times and it finally happened!   Josefina is here to clear the pathways of sexual trauma for generations past, present and future.    Join us on this episode as we dive deep into healing sexual trauma, pussy power, the ‘Me Too’ movement and discovering how we, as human beings, want to play with, flirt with and interact with each other!  About Josefina Bashout Widely known as Pussy Priestess, International Educator, certified Akashic Reco

While in college Isabelle Deslauriers discovered a major gap in the sex toy industry. There were no luxurious, well designed, safe toys made specifically for women or women’s health. She said, "What was on the market didn’t resonate with my view of what sexuality was. For me, sexuality was always deeply intertwined with intimacy and even romance. I couldn’t find anything at the time that gave me that feeling."   After a dare from her college classmates, Isabelle chose to focus her senior project on developing a new sex toy that would be safe, aesthetically pleasing and effective without batteries.   Join us for a warm, insightful and inspiring conversation about sex toys, women’s health, the dangers of materials used in sex toys and how to develop deeper intimacy with yourself and your partner through the use of Desirables’ dildo, the ‘Dalia,' and their internal massage stones, the ‘Adori.'    About Isabelle Quebec City, Canada born and raised, and now Montreal based Isabelle Deslauriers is the founder and p

Alison Lessard is a powerhouse in the realms of sacred sexuality, romantic relationships, twin flames and pleasure. One of the things I love about her is that she works with both men and women!   She and I do a deep dive into twin flames and soulmate relationships, personal and relational transformation, attachment vs. letting go, and how to balance the scales between deep personal growth work and the freedom to have fun while being fully expressed in love and sex on episode 50, Sacred Sexuality, Twin Flames + Soulmates with Alison Lessard   See you inside for this juicy conversation!!   About Alison: Relationship and Sacred Sexuality Expert Alison Lessard is a master communicator and advisor in the realm of the healing arts. Specializing in helping men and women elevate their relationships, Alison helps create deeper connections, and unlocks your highest sexual potential to transform all areas of your life. Instagram: @alison.lessard Facebook  YouTube  Website    Resources:   Jade Egg Secrets: An Introduct

We’ve been blessed to connect with some powerhouse femme entrepreneurs lately who are connecting the dots between the growing Cannabis industry, intimacy and sexuality.   This episode, featuring Van der Pop Founder April Pride, takes us on the journey of a creative woman, entrepreneur and mother who is following the energy to design and sell Cannabis products for women in an industry that tends to focus way too much on the bros.    Because we’re both Moms, we go deep into a conversation about consumption, parenting and how/when to come clean with your kids in this digital age. We’re also diving into April’s journey as a designer and entrepreneur who’s not only discovered a sweet spot in the world of Cannabis, but also the different ways that Cannabis, in it’s many forms, can increase intimacy, bonding and sexual connection between you and your partner(s).    This is another POWERFUL episode of Ignite Intimacy!! Definitely tune in to get inspired, jazzed and turned on by the possibilities that exist as we dive

Alicia Rose has taken a long time love affair with Cannabis into the creation of a full-time business. Her company, Herba Buena, creates products that utilize Cannabis in it’s many forms to support your health, wellness and pleasure.    I recently saw Alicia speak at the New West Summit on a panel focused on Sex + Cannabis and was blown away by her knowledge of how Cannabis supports sexual health and the potential for increased pleasure and intimacy during sex.    Tune in to learn more about the healing, intimacy and pleasure increasing affects of Cannabis, Cannabis and parenting, and a product she’s developed called ‘Quiver,’ which supports women to have increased sensory and orgasmic pleasure with themselves or partners.   About Alicia Rose: Alicia Rose founded HerbaBuena in 2015 as a way for health conscious adults to receive the same level of purity and quality in their cannabis that they get in organic food and fine wines .   With an advanced degree in environmental science and a 15-year tenure in the w

Join me as I have a rare in-person conversation with spiritual relationship, sex coach, and "heart surgeon of energy" Gina Marie.  We're going in on how stored sexual stress or trauma can hold us back from fully experiencing life, sex and relationships. We also explore how to integrate this stress or trauma so that we can use the pain to empower ourselves and stand on our own two feet.   Listen in for tools and tips to unravel stress through our own breath, cutting through the complicated stickiness of any area of life, and the impact of the recent #MeToo movement on episode 47, Releasing Sexual Trauma with Gina Marie.   About Gina Marie:     Inspired to travel the world after college graduation, Gina Marie found a deep calling to explore the esoteric and spiritual world. While learning from masters and shamans in places like South America and India, she realized that the key to her own awakening was within herself, and that her true calling was to serve people and to support them in their process of freedo

Holy Goddess Gracious… This episode is going to BLOW YOUR MIND! I know it did mine.   I feel like I received the missing link that I’ve been searching for for more than half of my life through this amazing conversation.   Psychotherapist and sexuality expert Eva Clay helps us decode what is actually happening in our physical, mental and emotional bodies when we have attraction and sexual encounters with others.   She goes through the science of it all (from the female and male perspectives) and how to prepare, navigate and detox from that oh so uncomfortable energy that can come from casual sexual encounters that result in radio silence in the days to follow.   THIS IS IT!! You definitely want in on this conversation!!   About Eva:     An acclaimed psychotherapist, educator, and sexuality expert, for 20 years Eva’s mission has been to illuminate the ménage-a-trois soul, sex and science.     Eva believes that self-love is the foundation for healthy relationships, and has helped thousands of people to attrac

Ladies, why are we so afraid to ask for what we want in the bedroom?   This week on the Ignite Intimacy podcast I'm talking to sex educator Kim Sedgwick, co-founder of Red Tent Sisters, about the female tendency to put others first and not take time to consider and express their own desires and needs. We're talking about opening up the channels of communication in the bedroom, and prioritizing all different kinds of pleasure, not just orgasm.    Learn the beauty of letting go of your fears, saying goodbye to those pesky hangups, being fully seen for all of you, and creating true connection and intimacy with the right people (for you!).   About Kim: Growing up Toronto, Canada, in a very sex positive atmosphere, Kim always felt comfortable asking questions and having discussions about sex. After majoring in English and Gender & Women's Studies, Kim and her sister Amy founded Red Tent Sisters to teach women how to manage their fertility naturally through the Justisse Method, and helping them feel sexually e

Rono and Sierra are back with an even deeper conversation about their relationship journey from "relationship rupture" through healing, and their practice of creating "Epic Saturday Nights" - fun, creative, sexy, and relationship-nourishing Saturday nights that begin with intention and fill up with love and sensual pleasure.   We're talking about "setting up the container" for sexual intimacy, connecting deeper, and learning how to be more intimate, vulnerable, and spiritual with each other, our sexual selves and the world around us.    Open yourself to this conversation and dare to ask for what you want on Episode 44, Epic Saturday Nights with Sierra and Rono!   About Sierra and Rono:     Having known each other since childhood (and maybe even for lifetimes!), Rono and Sierra are a couple that have built their relationship on a foundation of friendship and lots of hard work. Together they have created a sisterhood committed to empowerment, and a reputation for transforming the lives of women and couples al

  In this episode we explore Destin Gerek's journey to discover his true masculine, first using costume as a "mask" to create a persona to help bring out the core essence that lives underneath. We discuss gender dynamics, and the loss and confusion some men may feel in this time of the rise of the woman, leading some to resentment and anger, others to disempowerment. So, how can men passionately manifest their biggest dreams with women and sexuality? How can they find and carry power instead of fighting for power? And how can they use this power to become better, responsible men who show up in a way that is real, true, sensual and passionate? Tune in for the answers on episode 43 of the Ignite Intimacy podcast, Men + Sexuality + Dating with Destin Gerek. About Destin: Destin Gerek is a transformational personal empowerment coach for men specializing in masculinity, sexuality, and consciousness. Dedicated to redefining 21st century masculinity, Destin fully embraces his message, walking the talk and being a s

On this week's episode we're going in on a sex + diversity conversation with the one and only Dirty Lola, edutainer and creator of the live sex Q&A, variety show and podcast Sex Ed A Go-Go.    We discuss the need for more diversity at sex events, how founders, hosts and producers who claim they're inclusive can actually be real about it and touch on serious issues like racism, white privilege, and colorism. Join us as we encourage everyone to educate themselves on the real meanings of diversity and inclusion.    The time is now.. especially for the white community to step up and take action.    Here are a few ways to get active.. educate yourself by reading articles, books, listening to podcasts like 'Scene on Radio's' series 'Seeing White,' have conversations with people in your and other communities, and definitely speak up when you see, hear or experience racism, micro aggressions or discrimination first hand.    Tune in to Episode 42, Diversity + Inclusion + Sex Ed with Dirty Lola!!  About Lola: Dirt