Ignite Intimacy

Hey hey! It's been while since we had a little one on one, so I thought I'd check in and share about my more recent experiences with love, sex and dating on this weeks episode.    I'd love to hear from you too. Who are you? Tell me about yourself… What do you enjoy about the Ignite Intimacy podcast? What do you want more of? Any topics you'd love for us to cover?!    Holler at us Hello@IgniteIntimacy.com   My Bio I’m a new business development consultant, singer/songwriter, Ignite Intimacy podcast hostess and producer, West African dancer, cookie baker (my molasses cookies are bangin’!!), Mama to a 20 year young daughter, and I’m launching a new project into the world that will bring white women and women of color to the table to discuss and acknowledge the issues that divide us. I’m also a fiercely independent, passionate being in this world and I LOVE connecting with people like YOU!   Check out our sponsors: For more information about Saida’s upcoming event in Los Angeles Click HERE    To learn more abou

Holy Moly!! Episode 40 of Ignite Intimacy is here!!!  Curious about enhancing your sex and love life with cannabis?!  Wonder how cannabis supports sexuality and health?!  On episode 40, my guest cannabis guruess Elise McRoberts is schooling me on the ABCs of THC and CBD when it comes to naturally supporting healthy sexuality and deeper intimacy with the good green herb. From topicals to tinctures, extracts to edibles, we're learning how cannabis products can enhance your experiences both in your day to day life AND in the bedroom.  Get ready for a juicy conversation about the "budding" cannabis industry on episode 40, Cannabis + Sex with Elise McRoberts! About Elise: A speaker, entrepreneur, and cannabis expert among many other titles, Elise's passion has been cannabis education and creating a social space for adults to enjoy conscious consumption of cannabis. Based in California, Elise is increasingly in demand as a top adviser for various professionals looking to get involved in the budding cannabis indust

Do you wish you could have more open and honest conversations about sex and intimacy with your partner, friends, family members and community? Have you ever wondered where you can find a space to have your questions about intimate topics discussed in a safe, open group setting? After realizing that he wasn't the only one with questions about intimacy, Jared Matthew Weiss began hosting monthly town hall style gatherings where topics on sex, intimacy (and other juicy things that folks might feel uncomfortable talking about) are addressed through anonymous questions and honest and open group discussion. What started as a fun way to open up the lines of communication became an immediate success, with Jared naming his event Touchpoint and holding gatherings filled with people from many different cultures all over the world. Touchpoint subjects range from sex positions, BDSM, losing your virginity and more. Join us as we discuss how these amazing conversations are bringing people together, creating huge breakthroug

Ladies, are you self-sabotaging when dating men you actually like and desire more connection with?  Do you feel powerless about where your love is at? Are you tired of attracting unavailable men, or having a relationship cool down just when it’s getting hot? In episode 38 of the Ignite Intimacy podcast, Krisztina and I do a deep dive into how we can self sabotage a good thing just when it's getting hot, how to spot unavailable men and women and what we can do to become strong and powerful within ourselves to create powerful relationships with quality humans!! Learn how to create the love life you deeply desire in episode 38, Relational Sabotage & Unavailable Men with Krisztina Farkas. Make sure to stay tuned until the end of the show to hear about the special gifts Krisztina has to offer the Ignite Intimacy audience! About Krisztina: With 17 years of accumulated experience in human potential enhancement and relationship dynamics, Krisztina Farkas specializes in empowering women so that they can have a po

We're flipping the script on episode 37! My twin sistar Sarah and I are having a conversation about the creation of the Ignite Intimacy podcast and the path of self-discovery that I continue to walk with all of you on this journey!    I'm answering Sarah's questions, sharing my absolute DELIGHT at touching people that tune in from all over the world, and giving you some hints on what's to come in the future of the Ignite Intimacy podcast.   Give thanks for being a MAJOR part of this journey! One year in and we've learned so much, and we're just getting started ;))    A BIG thanks to Sheena Witter, Dustin Hummel and Lindsay Leclair for supporting this podcast over the last year, helping give it life and sustain it!   

Are you single and wondering how you can get the hot, sexy love you desire? Or are you in a romantic relationship that could use some help with communication to get you and your partner on the same page and spice things up? Then this episode of the Ignite Intimacy podcast is for you! Rono and Sierra Sullivan join me for an episode full of love and laughter as we discuss their work to empower women and couples so they understand both the spiritual and biological evolution of men and women and achieve a balance in their relationships. We’re talking about asking for the support we need in a fun, playful way, developing an awareness of your life, and setting intentions for the way you want things to go so you can show up powerfully in every situation. Make sure to show up in our Sacred Space for episode 36, Communication to Ignite Romantic Relationships with Rono and Sierra Sullivan! About Rono and Sierra: Having known each other since childhood (and maybe even for lifetimes!), Rono and Sierra are a couple that

Did you know that transgender people are twice as likely to have a college degree but three times as likely to be unemployed? Or that in some states you can still be fired for being gay? These are the issues that are facing LGBTQ entrepreneurs, and Caleb Arring and Matthew VanHorn are working to change the world of business for people within this community. They’ve taken their amazing talents and funneled them into bringing LGTBQ entrepreneurs into a business niche to vibe and thrive together. We dive into their earlier lives, Caleb’s transgender journey, their relationships with themselves and each other, the beauty of openness and gender fluidity, and finding your place in the world. Join us for some juicy goodness on Episode 35 of Ignite Intimacy, Gender Fluidity & Being True to You with LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Caleb Arring and Matthew VanHorn! About Caleb and Matthew: After suffering with confusion, self-loathing, and an eating disorder as a teen, Matthew overcame shame, guilt, and fear through the Celeb

Have you ever felt alone or confused about your lifestyle, sexuality and the choices you make concerning the two? It took some effort, and I'm super excited that I finally got to have a conversation with the incredible Dulcinea Pitagora on these topics and more. This brilliant powerhouse specializes in providing support for those who may not be able to relate to, trust, or feel comfortable discussing their alternative lifestyles with just any therapist. Identifying as kink, queer, gender fluid and a past sex worker herself, Dulcinea can offer clients understanding, trust, and a strong knowledge of many lifestyles. Dulcinea continues to be the voice of the LGTBQ and BDSM communities, founding a variety of projects and creating resources for those seeking a shame free space to express their real selves. About Dulcinea: Highly educated in psychology, social work, and human sexuality, Dulcinea Pitagora is also a researcher and well known member of NYC’s BDSM and LGBTQ communities. Running a private practice in M

Grateful to have Lucia Paxton from episode 27 return with her husband and partner in business, Trevor, discussing their adventure into the world of sensual researchers, conscious sexual community and hour long female orgasms! On this episode you're going to hear from a male perspective, which is something I've been wanting to add more of on the Ignite Intimacy podcast!! After the birth of their daughter, Lucia struggled with feelings of sadness, body shame and inadequacy. When a female friend of hers called her “Juicy” and invited her to a communication group, it started her on a journey of sexual emancipation, which Trevor quickly joined. Jumping into courses on sensuality and sexuality, they learned that instead of trying to “fix” the things they thought were wrong about themselves, they could instead choose to have fun and live their lives through pleasure. Wanting to share the concept of finding yourself perfect, and leave a legacy of perfection to their daughter, Lucia and Trevor founded Luscious L.O.V.E

This week on the Ignite Intimacy podcast, my sistar Sarah and I get filled in on all the juicy details of Andrea Barrica’s passion for reproductive justice and the birth of her online shame-free platform for pleasure education, O.School. Accepting the fluidity of sexuality from an early age, but pushing it aside to focus on her education, Andrea’s path has now brought her to create O.School and look into the future of sex and sex education. O.School is a judgement free online space to choose your own sex education adventure, with a diverse group of instructors leading courses ranging from communication and consent, to raising sex positive kids, to introduction to kink and fetish. Regardless of physical, cultural, locational, or educational differences, live streaming and live chat provide everyone with an inclusive, safe, and supportive community in which to unlearn shame and live in the desire the way it works for them. About Andrea: Andrea Barrica is no stranger to business ventures. After co-founding an a

Sweet and pungent,she deliberates,parting the exquisite fleshas juices moisten her fingers. (from ‘Mango’) In this episode of Ignite Intimacy, Deleonora Abel shares with us her gorgeous and erotic poetry. Not only are her words tantalizing, so is her voice and the way the words come forth from her being. She is a force, both powerful and soft, divine and adventurous. Enjoy a new twist for this episode of Ignite Intimacy, Sensual Poetry with Deleonora Abel! Sychronized, theirauras collide andtwo becomeone. (from ‘La Petite Mort’)   About Deleonora: An inspired and imaginative soul, raised being told that creativity should only be a hobby, Australian poet, novelist, and screenwriter Deleonora Abel has only now fully embraced her talent for writing. Using poetry and writing as a sanctuary during her experiences putting herself through college as a single mother, and taking care of her cancer-stricken mother for the last months of her life, she paints a picture in your mind of every woman’s journey from girlhood

Can religion and sexuality coexist in a harmonious and healthy way? Definitely, according to Bob LaVallee, and he thinks the place to start is the fundamental idea that sex is GOOD! Bob and I talk about keeping the shame and guilt out, and the holy and sacred in sex through lifelong education, acceptance, and changing our perceptions about this previously taboo subject. We also touch on the concept of toxic masculinity and how society’s expectations are keeping us from truly being ourselves. Experience the freedom that comes with finding a sweet balance on podcast Episode 30 of Ignite Intimacy, Religion and Sex with Bob LaVallee!   About Bob LaVallee: Buffalo NY yoga teacher and self-described “Jesus-inspired humanist“, Bob LaVallee is a candidate for the Universalist ministry. A Marine Corps veteran, he can also be found working as a chaplain in a hospital cardiac unit. Bob is a certified facilitator of the Our Whole Lives (OWL) adult sexuality curriculum, a program that has seen many people who have suffer

Saida Désilets’ journey is one that flowed from erotic innocence, through near-deadly sexual trauma, to healing. Her experiences are a testament to the fact that the right direction is not always the easy one. Despite facing extreme challenges in life, Saida has always chosen to embrace her wounds and use them to lead her on her path of synchronicity and discovery. Saida’s jade egg practice and research on the psychological aspects of sexuality has helped support and transform tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands, of women around the world, over the course of her career. We learn that there is a massive industry that thrives from our lack of confidence and lack of self knowledge, and how to honor and respect ourselves and our choices while leaning into a sacred sexual space within ourselves and our lives.  About Saida: Born and raised in various parts of Canada, “Succulence Revolutionary” Saida Désilets now travels the world speaking and sharing her extensive knowledge about women’s relationships with their b

Gaby and Raj Sundra are the ultimate proof that a chaotic relationship can be transformed into a magical and amazing bond. In this episode full of energy, love, and laughs, they share their tools for decreasing relationship negativity using the Drama Free Diet and the “magic ratio” that will keep positivity at the forefront of everything you do! Find out how you can overcome the hurdles in your relationship, stop conflicts before they start, and bring in more intimacy, vulnerability, and most importantly, play! About Gaby and Raj: Santa Barbara based coaches and busy owners of two businesses, Gaby and Raj have known their share of relationship chaos. Together for over a decade, they chose to take a unique approach to solving their conflicts and have now formulated a program based in fun to help couples “play” through their problems. Gaby, an extroverted lifelong learner, holds a Masters degree in Education, Counseling & Guidance. Raj, a go-getting lover of knowledge, holds a Masters degree from Cornell.

The passionate Pleasure Warrioress Lucia Paxton and I expand our pleasure vocabulary and soften our viewpoint of pussies from one of shame and judgement to one of honor and love. We explore our need to surrender to our womanly pleasure by dispelling the myth of the need for a tight, “perfect” pussy and move to a place of acceptance of our beautiful selves. Discover the importance of elevating ourselves and others, and the freedom and light that comes from making the choice to apprecialove our universe in a pleasurable way. Celebrate you and all that you are on Episode 27, L.O.V.E. Lighted, Orgasmic, Validated & Evolving! About Lucia: Lucia Paxton is a Sensuality Instructor and Pleasure Coach who, with her husband Trevor, founded California based Luscious L.O.V.E Life. Together, they teach women and couples about the path to pleasure through sensual gratification, pleasurable communication, and a woman’s orgasm. A lifelong lover of learning, Lucia has 15 years of research in the fields of communication, r

Did you know that erectile dysfunction is becoming WAY more common in men in their 20s and 30s? Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself already and wondered HOW and WHY???  Well this week’s episode just might have the answers you’re looking for! Based on an article she wrote in Vice, my guest, Tantrika and writer Dani Katz, and I explore how click-of-a-button access to free porn is creating a whole new generation of men who not only can’t get or maintain an erection, but can’t get or maintain a healthy emotional and physical relationship! We discuss the effect of the feminine movement on modern men, and how to embody and balance both your female and male energies. And, of course, we talk “Millennial ED” and how you can heal your body, brain, and spirit in Episode 26, Millennial ED is a Thing with Tantrika Dani Katz!    About Dani Katz: Dani Katz is an published writer of articles in, among others, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Whole Life Times, Swindle, LA Yoga, Santa Fe Reporter, nerve.com and Reality Sandwich

On this week's episode of Ignite Intimacy, champion for women, Alexandra Jamieson, and I discuss her personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of giving your body what it needs, physically and emotionally.  We explore feminine confidence, honoring your cravings, and finding the path to pleasure in a healthy and sustaining way! Find out how you can discover what you really want, ASK for it and GET it on Episode 25, Confidence, Connection, and Cravings with Alexandra Jamieson!    About Alex: A best-selling author, chef, co-creator the popular documentary Supersize Me, and life-long learner, Alexandra Jamieson works to empower women to grow into their genuine, confident selves. Through her own experiences and education in wellness, cravings, and sexuality, she inspires others to discover and speak their own truth.  Find Alex at: www.alexandrajamieson.com CravingsQuiz.com iTunes podcast: Her Rules Radio    

In this episode, Tani Thole and Leslie Rogers, founders of the Light Dark Institute, join me for a powerful Valentine’s Day conversation! We dive into the hot, and sometimes taboo, topics of BDSM, Shame, and Humiliation. Sounds kinky, but there’s way more to it than sex and sexuality. Tani and Leslie teach us about how exploring the both the light and deep dark aspects of our psyche in a safe, consensual environment can be the key to powerful awakening and emotional growth. Say YES to all facets of yourself and discover your hidden potential, in Ignite Intimacy Episode 24, Submitting to Your Dark Side!   About Tani and Leslie: Tani and Leslie share a passion for liberating individuals from things that hold them back. Together, they founded The Light Dark Institute as a safe place for people to tap into the beautiful and magical parts we hide out of shame. With honesty, and without sensationalizing it, they use BDSM as an incredible tool to help others. Please visit them at lightdarkinsitute.com    

How can men have the love, sex, and intimacy that they want, with the partner they want? In this episode, we focus on passion, love, sex, and freedom from HIS perspective, and learn that when it comes to relationships, communication is KEY! My guest, Shana James, is dedicated to teaching men how to embody the qualities that draw people to them, and awaken in their own bodies. We discuss how important it is to take risks, to be willing to feel and overcome fear, and to embrace any and all outcomes of our actions.  About Shana James: Shana’s love and compassion for men has made her an incredibly successful coach. She has worked on many projects, including leading events for Match.com and Table of six, and has also consulted for an MTV reality show. Through individualized methods, she helps men work through fear and shame, so they can experience fulfilling connections and real freedom. Find Shana at: http://ready2dateagain.com/ GET Shana's 6 Steps to Entice Your Partner With Your Fantasies here: http://ready2da